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Google Tensor G4 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 835

WINNER
Google Tensor G4
51.4Inno Score
VS
Q
26.7Inno Score
45.1CPU22.6
43.1GPU—
56.1Benchmarks27
71.4Efficiency34.5
7 spec wins — Google Tensor G40 spec wins — Qualcomm Snapdragon 835

InnoReviews verdict

Google Tensor G4 wins this mobile chipset face-off, 51.4 to 26.7, pulling ahead mainly in efficiency (+37) and benchmarks (+29). Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 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 23
  • Stronger benchmarks score: 56 vs 27
  • Stronger efficiency score: 71 vs 35
  • 364% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 1,950 vs 420
  • 218% higher AnTuTu 10: 1,050,000 vs 330,000

Reasons to pick the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835

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

General

General comparison: Google Tensor G4 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 835
SpecGoogle Tensor G4Qualcomm Snapdragon 835
Announced20242017
Process4 nm+60%10 nm
TDP (typical)7 W+22%9 W
ArchitectureArmv9.2Armv8

CPU

CPU comparison: Google Tensor G4 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 835
SpecGoogle Tensor G4Qualcomm Snapdragon 835
Cores88
Core configuration1x3.1 GHz Cortex-X4 + 3x2.6 GHz Cortex-A720 + 4x1.92 GHz Cortex-A5204x2.45 GHz Kryo 280 (Cortex-A73) + 4x1.9 GHz Kryo 280
Max clock3.1 GHz+27%2.45 GHz

GPU

GPU comparison: Google Tensor G4 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 835
SpecGoogle Tensor G4Qualcomm Snapdragon 835
GPUArm Mali-G715 MC7Qualcomm Adreno 540
GPU clock940 MHz—

AI

AI comparison: Google Tensor G4 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 835
SpecGoogle Tensor G4Qualcomm Snapdragon 835
NPUGoogle Edge TPUQualcomm Hexagon 682

Memory

Memory comparison: Google Tensor G4 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 835
SpecGoogle Tensor G4Qualcomm Snapdragon 835
Memory typeLPDDR5XLPDDR4X-1866
Max bandwidth—29.9 GB/s

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Google Tensor G4 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 835
SpecGoogle Tensor G4Qualcomm Snapdragon 835
ModemExternal (Samsung Exynos 5400)Snapdragon X16 LTE
Wi-Fi—Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth—5.0

Media

Media comparison: Google Tensor G4 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 835
SpecGoogle Tensor G4Qualcomm Snapdragon 835
Max display—4K @ 60Hz
Video capture4K@60fps4K@30fps

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Google Tensor G4 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 835
SpecGoogle Tensor G4Qualcomm Snapdragon 835
AnTuTu 101,050,000+218%Top 29%330,000Top 80%
Geekbench 6 (single)1,950+364%Top 21%420Top 84%
Geekbench 6 (multi)4,700+194%Top 24%1,600Top 80%
3DMark Wild Life Extreme2,600Top 42%—

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