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Google Tensor G4 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 870

WINNER
Google Tensor G4
47.3Inno Score
VS
Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
29.9Inno Score
41.4CPU27.6
40GPU24.6
47Benchmarks34.8
71.4Efficiency37
8 spec wins — Google Tensor G41 spec wins — Qualcomm Snapdragon 870

InnoReviews verdict

Google Tensor G4 wins this mobile chipset face-off, 47.3 to 29.9, pulling ahead mainly in efficiency (+34) and GPU (+15). Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.

Key differences

Reasons to pick the Google Tensor G4

  • Stronger CPU score: 41 vs 28
  • Stronger GPU score: 40 vs 25
  • Stronger benchmarks score: 47 vs 35
  • Stronger efficiency score: 71 vs 37
  • 108% higher 3DMark Wild Life Extreme: 2,600 vs 1,250

Reasons to pick the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870

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

General

General comparison: Google Tensor G4 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
SpecGoogle Tensor G4Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
Announced20242021
Process4 nm+43%7 nm
TDP (typical)7 W+12%8 W
ArchitectureArmv9.2Armv8.2

CPU

CPU comparison: Google Tensor G4 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
SpecGoogle Tensor G4Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
Cores88
Core configuration1x3.1 GHz Cortex-X4 + 3x2.6 GHz Cortex-A720 + 4x1.92 GHz Cortex-A5201x3.2 GHz Kryo 585 Prime + 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 585 Gold + 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 585 Silver
Max clock3.1 GHz3.2 GHz+3%

GPU

GPU comparison: Google Tensor G4 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
SpecGoogle Tensor G4Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
GPUArm Mali-G715 MC7Adreno 650
GPU clock940 MHz+40%670 MHz

AI

AI comparison: Google Tensor G4 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
SpecGoogle Tensor G4Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
NPUGoogle Edge TPUHexagon 698

Memory

Memory comparison: Google Tensor G4 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
SpecGoogle Tensor G4Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
Memory typeLPDDR5XLPDDR5-5500
Max bandwidth—44 GB/s

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Google Tensor G4 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
SpecGoogle Tensor G4Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
ModemExternal (Samsung Exynos 5400)Snapdragon X55 5G (external)
Max download—7.5 Gbps
Wi-Fi—Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth—5.2

Media

Media comparison: Google Tensor G4 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
SpecGoogle Tensor G4Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
Max display—4K @ 60Hz / QHD+ @ 144Hz
Video capture4K@60fps8K@30fps

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Google Tensor G4 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
SpecGoogle Tensor G4Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
AnTuTu 101,050,000+40%750,000
Geekbench 6 (single)1,950+86%1,050
Geekbench 6 (multi)4,700+57%3,000
3DMark Wild Life Extreme2,600+108%1,250

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