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Google Tensor G4 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 888

WINNER
Google Tensor G4
51.4Inno Score
VS
Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
45.7Inno Score
45.1CPU37.2
43.1GPU34.3
56.1Benchmarks55.9
—AI64
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, 51.4 to 45.7, pulling ahead mainly in efficiency (+16) and GPU (+9). Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 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 37
  • Stronger GPU score: 43 vs 34
  • Stronger efficiency score: 71 vs 56
  • 68% higher 3DMark Wild Life Extreme: 2,600 vs 1,550
  • 34% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 1,950 vs 1,450

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+1%Top 29%1,040,324Top 31%
Geekbench 6 (single)1,950+34%Top 21%1,450Top 28%
Geekbench 6 (multi)4,700+29%Top 24%3,650Top 34%
3DMark Wild Life Extreme2,600+68%Top 42%1,550Top 63%
AnTuTu 10 (CPU)—379,461Top 52%
AnTuTu 10 (GPU)—169,822Top 60%
AnTuTu 10 (Memory)—200,968Top 49%
AnTuTu 10 (UX)—290,073Top 52%

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