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Google Tensor G4 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 888

WINNER
Google Tensor G4
47.3Inno Score
VS
Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
39.9Inno Score
41.4CPU31.4
40GPU29.6
47Benchmarks41.4
0AI64
71.4Efficiency55.9
9 spec wins — Google Tensor G40 spec wins — Qualcomm Snapdragon 888

InnoReviews verdict

Google Tensor G4 wins this mobile chipset face-off, 47.3 to 39.9, pulling ahead mainly in efficiency (+16) and GPU (+10). Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 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 31
  • Stronger GPU score: 40 vs 30
  • Stronger benchmarks score: 47 vs 41
  • Stronger efficiency score: 71 vs 56
  • 68% higher 3DMark Wild Life Extreme: 2,600 vs 1,550

Reasons to pick the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888

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

General

General comparison: Google Tensor G4 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
SpecGoogle Tensor G4Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
Announced20242020
Process4 nm+20%5 nm
TDP (typical)7 W+22%9 W
ArchitectureArmv9.2Armv8.2

CPU

CPU comparison: Google Tensor G4 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
SpecGoogle Tensor G4Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
Cores88
Core configuration1x3.1 GHz Cortex-X4 + 3x2.6 GHz Cortex-A720 + 4x1.92 GHz Cortex-A5201x2.84 GHz Cortex-X1 + 3x2.42 GHz Cortex-A78 + 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55
Max clock3.1 GHz+9%2.84 GHz

GPU

GPU comparison: Google Tensor G4 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
SpecGoogle Tensor G4Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
GPUArm Mali-G715 MC7Adreno 660
GPU clock940 MHz+12%840 MHz

AI

AI comparison: Google Tensor G4 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
SpecGoogle Tensor G4Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
NPUGoogle Edge TPUHexagon 780
AI performance—26 TOPS

Memory

Memory comparison: Google Tensor G4 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
SpecGoogle Tensor G4Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
Memory typeLPDDR5XLPDDR5-6400
Max bandwidth—51.2 GB/s

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Google Tensor G4 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
SpecGoogle Tensor G4Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
ModemExternal (Samsung Exynos 5400)Snapdragon X60 5G
Max download—7.5 Gbps
Wi-Fi—Wi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth—5.2

Media

Media comparison: Google Tensor G4 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
SpecGoogle Tensor G4Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
Max display—4K @ 60Hz / QHD+ @ 144Hz
Video capture4K@60fps8K@30fps

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Google Tensor G4 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
SpecGoogle Tensor G4Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
AnTuTu 101,050,000+17%900,000
Geekbench 6 (single)1,950+34%1,450
Geekbench 6 (multi)4,700+29%3,650
3DMark Wild Life Extreme2,600+68%1,550

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