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Google Tensor G4 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 860

WINNER
Google Tensor G4
51.4Inno Score
VS
Q
34.3Inno Score
45.1CPU31.4
43.1GPU27.3
56.1Benchmarks49.1
71.4Efficiency32.1
9 spec wins — Google Tensor G40 spec wins — Qualcomm Snapdragon 860

InnoReviews verdict

Google Tensor G4 wins this mobile chipset face-off, 51.4 to 34.3, pulling ahead mainly in efficiency (+39) and GPU (+16). Qualcomm Snapdragon 860 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 31
  • Stronger GPU score: 43 vs 27
  • Stronger benchmarks score: 56 vs 49
  • Stronger efficiency score: 71 vs 32
  • 213% higher 3DMark Wild Life Extreme: 2,600 vs 830

Reasons to pick the Qualcomm Snapdragon 860

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

General

General comparison: Google Tensor G4 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 860
SpecGoogle Tensor G4Qualcomm Snapdragon 860
Announced20242021
Process4 nm+43%7 nm
TDP (typical)7 W+30%10 W
ArchitectureArmv9.2Armv8.2

CPU

CPU comparison: Google Tensor G4 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 860
SpecGoogle Tensor G4Qualcomm Snapdragon 860
Cores88
Core configuration1x3.1 GHz Cortex-X4 + 3x2.6 GHz Cortex-A720 + 4x1.92 GHz Cortex-A5201x2.96 GHz Cortex-A76 + 3x2.42 GHz Cortex-A76 + 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55
Max clock3.1 GHz+5%2.96 GHz

GPU

GPU comparison: Google Tensor G4 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 860
SpecGoogle Tensor G4Qualcomm Snapdragon 860
GPUArm Mali-G715 MC7Qualcomm Adreno 640
GPU clock940 MHz+34%700 MHz

AI

AI comparison: Google Tensor G4 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 860
SpecGoogle Tensor G4Qualcomm Snapdragon 860
NPUGoogle Edge TPUQualcomm Hexagon 690

Memory

Memory comparison: Google Tensor G4 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 860
SpecGoogle Tensor G4Qualcomm Snapdragon 860
Memory typeLPDDR5XLPDDR4X-2133
Max bandwidth—34.1 GB/s

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Google Tensor G4 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 860
SpecGoogle Tensor G4Qualcomm Snapdragon 860
ModemExternal (Samsung Exynos 5400)Snapdragon X15 LTE
Wi-Fi—Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth—5.1

Media

Media comparison: Google Tensor G4 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 860
SpecGoogle Tensor G4Qualcomm Snapdragon 860
Max display—4K @ 60Hz / FHD+ @ 144Hz
Video capture4K@60fps4K@60fps

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Google Tensor G4 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 860
SpecGoogle Tensor G4Qualcomm Snapdragon 860
AnTuTu 101,050,000+32%Top 29%795,334Top 42%
Geekbench 6 (single)1,950+124%Top 21%870Top 62%
Geekbench 6 (multi)4,700+62%Top 24%2,900Top 46%
3DMark Wild Life Extreme2,600+213%Top 42%830Top 83%
AnTuTu 10 (CPU)—294,736Top 75%
AnTuTu 10 (GPU)—118,830Top 78%
AnTuTu 10 (Memory)—160,316Top 69%
AnTuTu 10 (UX)—221,452Top 80%

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