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Google Tensor G4 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 855

WINNER
Google Tensor G4
51.4Inno Score
VS
Q
31.4Inno Score
45.1CPU30.1
43.1GPU24.9
56.1Benchmarks42
—AI29
71.4Efficiency32.1
8 spec wins — Google Tensor G40 spec wins — Qualcomm Snapdragon 855

InnoReviews verdict

Google Tensor G4 wins this mobile chipset face-off, 51.4 to 31.4, pulling ahead mainly in efficiency (+39) and GPU (+18). Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 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 30
  • Stronger GPU score: 43 vs 25
  • Stronger benchmarks score: 56 vs 42
  • Stronger efficiency score: 71 vs 32
  • 225% higher 3DMark Wild Life Extreme: 2,600 vs 800

Reasons to pick the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855

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

General

General comparison: Google Tensor G4 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 855
SpecGoogle Tensor G4Qualcomm Snapdragon 855
Announced20242019
Process4 nm+43%7 nm
TDP (typical)7 W+30%10 W
ArchitectureArmv9.2Armv8.2

CPU

CPU comparison: Google Tensor G4 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 855
SpecGoogle Tensor G4Qualcomm Snapdragon 855
Cores88
Core configuration1x3.1 GHz Cortex-X4 + 3x2.6 GHz Cortex-A720 + 4x1.92 GHz Cortex-A5201x2.84 GHz Cortex-A76 + 3x2.42 GHz Cortex-A76 + 4x1.79 GHz Cortex-A55
Max clock3.1 GHz+9%2.84 GHz

GPU

GPU comparison: Google Tensor G4 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 855
SpecGoogle Tensor G4Qualcomm Snapdragon 855
GPUArm Mali-G715 MC7Qualcomm Adreno 640
GPU clock940 MHz—

AI

AI comparison: Google Tensor G4 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 855
SpecGoogle Tensor G4Qualcomm Snapdragon 855
NPUGoogle Edge TPUQualcomm Hexagon 690
AI performance—7 TOPS

Memory

Memory comparison: Google Tensor G4 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 855
SpecGoogle Tensor G4Qualcomm Snapdragon 855
Memory typeLPDDR5XLPDDR4X-2133
Max bandwidth—34.1 GB/s

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Google Tensor G4 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 855
SpecGoogle Tensor G4Qualcomm Snapdragon 855
ModemExternal (Samsung Exynos 5400)Snapdragon X24 LTE
Wi-Fi—Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth—5.0

Media

Media comparison: Google Tensor G4 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 855
SpecGoogle Tensor G4Qualcomm Snapdragon 855
Max display—4K @ 60Hz
Video capture4K@60fps4K@60fps

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Google Tensor G4 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 855
SpecGoogle Tensor G4Qualcomm Snapdragon 855
AnTuTu 101,050,000+75%Top 29%600,000Top 52%
Geekbench 6 (single)1,950+129%Top 21%850Top 63%
Geekbench 6 (multi)4,700+74%Top 24%2,700Top 52%
3DMark Wild Life Extreme2,600+225%Top 42%800Top 87%

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