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Google Tensor G4 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3

Google Tensor G4
51.4Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3
54.9Inno Score
45.1CPU45.7
43.1GPU45.3
56.1Benchmarks68.4
71.4Efficiency71.4
1 spec wins — Google Tensor G43 spec wins — Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3

InnoReviews verdict

Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 wins this mobile chipset face-off, 54.9 to 51.4, pulling ahead mainly in benchmarks (+12) and GPU (+2). Google Tensor G4 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

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

Reasons to pick the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3

  • Stronger benchmarks score: 68 vs 56
  • 63% higher AnTuTu 10: 1,709,606 vs 1,050,000
  • 27% higher 3DMark Wild Life Extreme: 3,300 vs 2,600
  • 11% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 5,200 vs 4,700

General

General comparison: Google Tensor G4 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3
SpecGoogle Tensor G4Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3
Announced20242024
Process4 nm4 nm
TDP (typical)7 W7 W
ArchitectureArmv9.2Armv9.2

CPU

CPU comparison: Google Tensor G4 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3
SpecGoogle Tensor G4Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3
Cores88
Core configuration1x3.1 GHz Cortex-X4 + 3x2.6 GHz Cortex-A720 + 4x1.92 GHz Cortex-A5201x3.0 GHz Cortex-X4 + 4x2.8 GHz Cortex-A720 + 3x2.0 GHz Cortex-A520
Max clock3.1 GHz+3%3 GHz

GPU

GPU comparison: Google Tensor G4 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3
SpecGoogle Tensor G4Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3
GPUArm Mali-G715 MC7Adreno 735
GPU clock940 MHz—

AI

AI comparison: Google Tensor G4 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3
SpecGoogle Tensor G4Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3
NPUGoogle Edge TPUHexagon NPU

Memory

Memory comparison: Google Tensor G4 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3
SpecGoogle Tensor G4Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3
Memory typeLPDDR5XLPDDR5X-8400
Max bandwidth—67.2 GB/s

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Google Tensor G4 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3
SpecGoogle Tensor G4Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3
ModemExternal (Samsung Exynos 5400)Snapdragon X70 5G
Max download—5 Gbps
Wi-Fi—Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth—5.4

Media

Media comparison: Google Tensor G4 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3
SpecGoogle Tensor G4Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3
Max display—4K @ 60Hz / QHD+ @ 144Hz
Video capture4K@60fps4K@60fps

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Google Tensor G4 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3
SpecGoogle Tensor G4Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3
AnTuTu 101,050,000Top 29%1,709,606+63%Top 15%
Geekbench 6 (single)1,950Top 21%1,950Top 21%
Geekbench 6 (multi)4,700Top 24%5,200+11%Top 22%
3DMark Wild Life Extreme2,600Top 42%3,300+27%Top 35%
AnTuTu 10 (CPU)—518,231Top 35%
AnTuTu 10 (GPU)—478,204Top 35%
AnTuTu 10 (Memory)—310,205Top 32%
AnTuTu 10 (UX)—402,966Top 35%

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