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Google Tensor G4 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon C

WINNER
Google Tensor G4
51.4Inno Score
VS
Qualcomm Snapdragon C
33.6Inno Score
45.1CPU30.7
43.1GPU—
56.1Benchmarks—
71.4Efficiency39.4
3 spec wins — Google Tensor G40 spec wins — Qualcomm Snapdragon C

InnoReviews verdict

Google Tensor G4 wins this mobile chipset face-off, 51.4 to 33.6, pulling ahead mainly in efficiency (+32) and CPU (+14). Qualcomm Snapdragon C 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 31
  • Stronger efficiency score: 71 vs 39
  • 50% lower process: 4 nm vs 8 nm
  • 29% higher Max clock: 3.1 GHz vs 2.4 GHz

Reasons to pick the Qualcomm Snapdragon C

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

General

General comparison: Google Tensor G4 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon C
SpecGoogle Tensor G4Qualcomm Snapdragon C
Announced20242019
Process4 nm+50%8 nm
TDP (typical)7 W7 W
ArchitectureArmv9.2ARMv8-A

CPU

CPU comparison: Google Tensor G4 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon C
SpecGoogle Tensor G4Qualcomm Snapdragon C
Cores88
Core configuration1x3.1 GHz Cortex-X4 + 3x2.6 GHz Cortex-A720 + 4x1.92 GHz Cortex-A5202x 2.4 GHz Kryo 468 Gold + 6x 1.8 GHz Kryo 468 Silver
Max clock3.1 GHz+29%2.4 GHz

GPU

GPU comparison: Google Tensor G4 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon C
SpecGoogle Tensor G4Qualcomm Snapdragon C
GPUArm Mali-G715 MC7Adreno 618
GPU clock940 MHz—

AI

AI comparison: Google Tensor G4 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon C
SpecGoogle Tensor G4Qualcomm Snapdragon C
NPUGoogle Edge TPU—

Memory

Memory comparison: Google Tensor G4 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon C
SpecGoogle Tensor G4Qualcomm Snapdragon C
Memory typeLPDDR5XLPDDR4x

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Google Tensor G4 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon C
SpecGoogle Tensor G4Qualcomm Snapdragon C
ModemExternal (Samsung Exynos 5400)Snapdragon X15 LTE
Max download—0.8 Gbps
Wi-Fi—Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth—5.0

Media

Media comparison: Google Tensor G4 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon C
SpecGoogle Tensor G4Qualcomm Snapdragon C
Max display—2560x1440
Video capture4K@60fps4K at 30fps

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Google Tensor G4 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon C
SpecGoogle Tensor G4Qualcomm Snapdragon C
AnTuTu 101,050,000Top 29%—
Geekbench 6 (single)1,950Top 21%—
Geekbench 6 (multi)4,700Top 24%—
3DMark Wild Life Extreme2,600Top 42%—

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