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Google Tensor G4 vs Samsung Exynos 990

WINNER
Google Tensor G4
51.4Inno Score
VS
S
30.8Inno Score
45.1CPU29.8
43.1GPU25.7
56.1Benchmarks37.4
71.4Efficiency32.1
8 spec wins — Google Tensor G40 spec wins — Samsung Exynos 990

InnoReviews verdict

Google Tensor G4 wins this mobile chipset face-off, 51.4 to 30.8, pulling ahead mainly in efficiency (+39) and benchmarks (+19). Samsung Exynos 990 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 30
  • Stronger GPU score: 43 vs 26
  • Stronger benchmarks score: 56 vs 37
  • Stronger efficiency score: 71 vs 32
  • 189% higher 3DMark Wild Life Extreme: 2,600 vs 900

Reasons to pick the Samsung Exynos 990

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

General

General comparison: Google Tensor G4 versus Samsung Exynos 990
SpecGoogle Tensor G4Samsung Exynos 990
Announced20242020
Process4 nm+43%7 nm
TDP (typical)7 W+30%10 W
ArchitectureArmv9.2Armv8.2

CPU

CPU comparison: Google Tensor G4 versus Samsung Exynos 990
SpecGoogle Tensor G4Samsung Exynos 990
Cores88
Core configuration1x3.1 GHz Cortex-X4 + 3x2.6 GHz Cortex-A720 + 4x1.92 GHz Cortex-A5202x2.73 GHz Exynos M5 + 2x2.5 GHz Cortex-A76 + 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55
Max clock3.1 GHz+14%2.73 GHz

GPU

GPU comparison: Google Tensor G4 versus Samsung Exynos 990
SpecGoogle Tensor G4Samsung Exynos 990
GPUArm Mali-G715 MC7Arm Mali-G77 MP11
GPU clock940 MHz—

AI

AI comparison: Google Tensor G4 versus Samsung Exynos 990
SpecGoogle Tensor G4Samsung Exynos 990
NPUGoogle Edge TPU—

Memory

Memory comparison: Google Tensor G4 versus Samsung Exynos 990
SpecGoogle Tensor G4Samsung Exynos 990
Memory typeLPDDR5XLPDDR5-2750
Max bandwidth—44 GB/s

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Google Tensor G4 versus Samsung Exynos 990
SpecGoogle Tensor G4Samsung Exynos 990
ModemExternal (Samsung Exynos 5400)Exynos 5123 5G (external)
Wi-Fi—Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth—5.0

Media

Media comparison: Google Tensor G4 versus Samsung Exynos 990
SpecGoogle Tensor G4Samsung Exynos 990
Max display—WQHD+ @ 120Hz
Video capture4K@60fps8K@30fps

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Google Tensor G4 versus Samsung Exynos 990
SpecGoogle Tensor G4Samsung Exynos 990
AnTuTu 101,050,000+110%Top 29%500,000Top 60%
Geekbench 6 (single)1,950+117%Top 21%900Top 61%
Geekbench 6 (multi)4,700+77%Top 24%2,650Top 53%
3DMark Wild Life Extreme2,600+189%Top 42%900Top 81%

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