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Google Tensor G4 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 820

WINNER
Google Tensor G4
51.4Inno Score
VS
Q
22.6Inno Score
45.1CPU20.8
43.1GPU—
56.1Benchmarks20
71.4Efficiency29.7
8 spec wins — Google Tensor G40 spec wins — Qualcomm Snapdragon 820

InnoReviews verdict

Google Tensor G4 wins this mobile chipset face-off, 51.4 to 22.6, pulling ahead mainly in efficiency (+42) and benchmarks (+36). Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the Google Tensor G4

  • Stronger CPU score: 45 vs 21
  • Stronger benchmarks score: 56 vs 20
  • Stronger efficiency score: 71 vs 30
  • 474% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 1,950 vs 340
  • 434% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 4,700 vs 880

Reasons to pick the Qualcomm Snapdragon 820

No decisive spec advantages — this side competes on price and preference.

General

General comparison: Google Tensor G4 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 820
SpecGoogle Tensor G4Qualcomm Snapdragon 820
Announced20242016
Process4 nm+71%14 nm
TDP (typical)7 W+36%11 W
ArchitectureArmv9.2Armv8

CPU

CPU comparison: Google Tensor G4 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 820
SpecGoogle Tensor G4Qualcomm Snapdragon 820
Cores8+100%4
Core configuration1x3.1 GHz Cortex-X4 + 3x2.6 GHz Cortex-A720 + 4x1.92 GHz Cortex-A5202x2.15 GHz Kryo + 2x1.6 GHz Kryo
Max clock3.1 GHz+44%2.15 GHz

GPU

GPU comparison: Google Tensor G4 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 820
SpecGoogle Tensor G4Qualcomm Snapdragon 820
GPUArm Mali-G715 MC7Qualcomm Adreno 530
GPU clock940 MHz—

AI

AI comparison: Google Tensor G4 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 820
SpecGoogle Tensor G4Qualcomm Snapdragon 820
NPUGoogle Edge TPUQualcomm Hexagon 680

Memory

Memory comparison: Google Tensor G4 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 820
SpecGoogle Tensor G4Qualcomm Snapdragon 820
Memory typeLPDDR5XLPDDR4-1866
Max bandwidth—29.9 GB/s

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Google Tensor G4 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 820
SpecGoogle Tensor G4Qualcomm Snapdragon 820
ModemExternal (Samsung Exynos 5400)Snapdragon X12 LTE
Wi-Fi—Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth—4.2

Media

Media comparison: Google Tensor G4 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 820
SpecGoogle Tensor G4Qualcomm Snapdragon 820
Max display—4K @ 60Hz
Video capture4K@60fps4K@30fps

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Google Tensor G4 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 820
SpecGoogle Tensor G4Qualcomm Snapdragon 820
AnTuTu 101,050,000+357%Top 29%230,000Top 91%
Geekbench 6 (single)1,950+474%Top 21%340Top 90%
Geekbench 6 (multi)4,700+434%Top 24%880Top 95%
3DMark Wild Life Extreme2,600Top 42%—

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