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Google Tensor G4 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 845

WINNER
Google Tensor G4
51.4Inno Score
VS
Q
30.4Inno Score
45.1CPU26.6
43.1GPU—
56.1Benchmarks34.8
71.4Efficiency32.1
7 spec wins — Google Tensor G40 spec wins — Qualcomm Snapdragon 845

InnoReviews verdict

Google Tensor G4 wins this mobile chipset face-off, 51.4 to 30.4, pulling ahead mainly in efficiency (+39) and benchmarks (+21). Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 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 27
  • Stronger benchmarks score: 56 vs 35
  • Stronger efficiency score: 71 vs 32
  • 231% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 1,950 vs 590
  • 133% higher AnTuTu 10: 1,050,000 vs 450,000

Reasons to pick the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845

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

General

General comparison: Google Tensor G4 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 845
SpecGoogle Tensor G4Qualcomm Snapdragon 845
Announced20242018
Process4 nm+60%10 nm
TDP (typical)7 W+30%10 W
ArchitectureArmv9.2Armv8.2

CPU

CPU comparison: Google Tensor G4 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 845
SpecGoogle Tensor G4Qualcomm Snapdragon 845
Cores88
Core configuration1x3.1 GHz Cortex-X4 + 3x2.6 GHz Cortex-A720 + 4x1.92 GHz Cortex-A5204x2.8 GHz Kryo 385 Gold (Cortex-A75) + 4x1.77 GHz Kryo 385 Silver
Max clock3.1 GHz+11%2.8 GHz

GPU

GPU comparison: Google Tensor G4 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 845
SpecGoogle Tensor G4Qualcomm Snapdragon 845
GPUArm Mali-G715 MC7Qualcomm Adreno 630
GPU clock940 MHz—

AI

AI comparison: Google Tensor G4 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 845
SpecGoogle Tensor G4Qualcomm Snapdragon 845
NPUGoogle Edge TPUQualcomm Hexagon 685

Memory

Memory comparison: Google Tensor G4 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 845
SpecGoogle Tensor G4Qualcomm Snapdragon 845
Memory typeLPDDR5XLPDDR4X-1866
Max bandwidth—29.9 GB/s

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Google Tensor G4 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 845
SpecGoogle Tensor G4Qualcomm Snapdragon 845
ModemExternal (Samsung Exynos 5400)Snapdragon X20 LTE
Wi-Fi—Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth—5.0

Media

Media comparison: Google Tensor G4 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 845
SpecGoogle Tensor G4Qualcomm Snapdragon 845
Max display—4K @ 60Hz
Video capture4K@60fps4K@60fps

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Google Tensor G4 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 845
SpecGoogle Tensor G4Qualcomm Snapdragon 845
AnTuTu 101,050,000+133%Top 29%450,000Top 67%
Geekbench 6 (single)1,950+231%Top 21%590Top 77%
Geekbench 6 (multi)4,700+114%Top 24%2,200Top 60%
3DMark Wild Life Extreme2,600Top 42%—

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