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Google Tensor G4 vs Samsung Exynos 1280

WINNER
Google Tensor G4
51.4Inno Score
VS
S
39.6Inno Score
45.1CPU28.1
43.1GPU—
56.1Benchmarks37.2
71.4Efficiency65.6
6 spec wins — Google Tensor G41 spec wins — Samsung Exynos 1280

InnoReviews verdict

Google Tensor G4 wins this mobile chipset face-off, 51.4 to 39.6, pulling ahead mainly in benchmarks (+19) and CPU (+17). Samsung Exynos 1280 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 28
  • Stronger benchmarks score: 56 vs 37
  • Stronger efficiency score: 71 vs 66
  • 112% higher AnTuTu 10: 1,050,000 vs 495,000
  • 100% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 4,700 vs 2,350

Reasons to pick the Samsung Exynos 1280

  • 29% lower TDP (typical): 5 W vs 7 W

General

General comparison: Google Tensor G4 versus Samsung Exynos 1280
SpecGoogle Tensor G4Samsung Exynos 1280
Announced20242022
Process4 nm+20%5 nm
TDP (typical)7 W5 W+29%
ArchitectureArmv9.2Armv8.2

CPU

CPU comparison: Google Tensor G4 versus Samsung Exynos 1280
SpecGoogle Tensor G4Samsung Exynos 1280
Cores88
Core configuration1x3.1 GHz Cortex-X4 + 3x2.6 GHz Cortex-A720 + 4x1.92 GHz Cortex-A5202x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 + 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55
Max clock3.1 GHz+29%2.4 GHz

GPU

GPU comparison: Google Tensor G4 versus Samsung Exynos 1280
SpecGoogle Tensor G4Samsung Exynos 1280
GPUArm Mali-G715 MC7Arm Mali-G68 MP4
GPU clock940 MHz—

AI

AI comparison: Google Tensor G4 versus Samsung Exynos 1280
SpecGoogle Tensor G4Samsung Exynos 1280
NPUGoogle Edge TPU—

Memory

Memory comparison: Google Tensor G4 versus Samsung Exynos 1280
SpecGoogle Tensor G4Samsung Exynos 1280
Memory typeLPDDR5XLPDDR4X-2133
Max bandwidth—17.1 GB/s

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Google Tensor G4 versus Samsung Exynos 1280
SpecGoogle Tensor G4Samsung Exynos 1280
ModemExternal (Samsung Exynos 5400)Integrated 5G (sub-6)
Wi-Fi—Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth—5.1

Media

Media comparison: Google Tensor G4 versus Samsung Exynos 1280
SpecGoogle Tensor G4Samsung Exynos 1280
Max display—FHD+ @ 120Hz
Video capture4K@60fps4K@30fps

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Google Tensor G4 versus Samsung Exynos 1280
SpecGoogle Tensor G4Samsung Exynos 1280
AnTuTu 101,050,000+112%Top 29%495,000Top 61%
Geekbench 6 (single)1,950+95%Top 21%1,000Top 52%
Geekbench 6 (multi)4,700+100%Top 24%2,350Top 56%
3DMark Wild Life Extreme2,600Top 42%—

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