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Google Tensor G4 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 865

WINNER
Google Tensor G4
51.4Inno Score
VS
Q
37.2Inno Score
45.1CPU33.5
43.1GPU28.6
56.1Benchmarks51.1
—AI49.3
71.4Efficiency32.1
9 spec wins — Google Tensor G40 spec wins — Qualcomm Snapdragon 865

InnoReviews verdict

Google Tensor G4 wins this mobile chipset face-off, 51.4 to 37.2, pulling ahead mainly in efficiency (+39) and GPU (+15). Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 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 34
  • Stronger GPU score: 43 vs 29
  • Stronger benchmarks score: 56 vs 51
  • Stronger efficiency score: 71 vs 32
  • 108% higher 3DMark Wild Life Extreme: 2,600 vs 1,250

Reasons to pick the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865

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

General

General comparison: Google Tensor G4 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 865
SpecGoogle Tensor G4Qualcomm Snapdragon 865
Announced20242020
Process4 nm+43%7 nm
TDP (typical)7 W+30%10 W
ArchitectureArmv9.2Armv8.2

CPU

CPU comparison: Google Tensor G4 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 865
SpecGoogle Tensor G4Qualcomm Snapdragon 865
Cores88
Core configuration1x3.1 GHz Cortex-X4 + 3x2.6 GHz Cortex-A720 + 4x1.92 GHz Cortex-A5201x2.84 GHz Cortex-A77 + 3x2.42 GHz Cortex-A77 + 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55
Max clock3.1 GHz+9%2.84 GHz

GPU

GPU comparison: Google Tensor G4 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 865
SpecGoogle Tensor G4Qualcomm Snapdragon 865
GPUArm Mali-G715 MC7Qualcomm Adreno 650
GPU clock940 MHz+60%587 MHz

AI

AI comparison: Google Tensor G4 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 865
SpecGoogle Tensor G4Qualcomm Snapdragon 865
NPUGoogle Edge TPUQualcomm Hexagon 698
AI performance—15 TOPS

Memory

Memory comparison: Google Tensor G4 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 865
SpecGoogle Tensor G4Qualcomm Snapdragon 865
Memory typeLPDDR5XLPDDR5-2750
Max bandwidth—44 GB/s

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Google Tensor G4 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 865
SpecGoogle Tensor G4Qualcomm Snapdragon 865
ModemExternal (Samsung Exynos 5400)Snapdragon X55 5G (external)
Max download—7.5 Gbps
Wi-Fi—Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth—5.1

Media

Media comparison: Google Tensor G4 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 865
SpecGoogle Tensor G4Qualcomm Snapdragon 865
Max display—4K @ 60Hz / QHD+ @ 144Hz
Video capture4K@60fps8K@30fps

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Google Tensor G4 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 865
SpecGoogle Tensor G4Qualcomm Snapdragon 865
AnTuTu 101,050,000+22%Top 29%861,546Top 39%
Geekbench 6 (single)1,950+77%Top 21%1,100Top 42%
Geekbench 6 (multi)4,700+42%Top 24%3,300Top 38%
3DMark Wild Life Extreme2,600+108%Top 42%1,250Top 69%
AnTuTu 10 (CPU)—306,337Top 72%
AnTuTu 10 (GPU)—162,790Top 63%
AnTuTu 10 (Memory)—152,804Top 80%
AnTuTu 10 (UX)—239,615Top 69%

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