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Google Tensor G4 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3

Google Tensor G4
47.3Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3
51.3Inno Score
41.4CPU42.5
40GPU43
47Benchmarks60
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, 51.3 to 47.3, pulling ahead mainly in benchmarks (+13) and GPU (+3). Google Tensor G4 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.

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 GPU score: 43 vs 40
  • Stronger benchmarks score: 60 vs 47
  • 43% higher AnTuTu 10: 1,500,000 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 101,050,0001,500,000+43%
Geekbench 6 (single)1,9501,950
Geekbench 6 (multi)4,7005,200+11%
3DMark Wild Life Extreme2,6003,300+27%

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