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Google Tensor G5 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2

WINNER
Google Tensor G5
58.2Inno Score
VS
Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2
34.9Inno Score
55CPU25.8
45.7GPU21.1
60.5Benchmarks34.9
82.1Efficiency76.2
7 spec wins — Google Tensor G51 spec wins — Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2

InnoReviews verdict

Google Tensor G5 wins this mobile chipset face-off, 58.2 to 34.9, pulling ahead mainly in CPU (+29) and benchmarks (+26). Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 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 G5

  • Stronger CPU score: 55 vs 26
  • Stronger GPU score: 46 vs 21
  • Stronger benchmarks score: 61 vs 35
  • Stronger efficiency score: 82 vs 76
  • 885% higher 3DMark Wild Life Extreme: 3,350 vs 340

Reasons to pick the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2

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

General

General comparison: Google Tensor G5 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2
SpecGoogle Tensor G5Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2
Announced20252023
Process3 nm+25%4 nm
TDP (typical)7 W5 W+29%
ArchitectureArmv9.2Armv8.2

CPU

CPU comparison: Google Tensor G5 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2
SpecGoogle Tensor G5Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2
Cores88
Core configuration1x3.78 GHz Cortex-X4 + 5x3.05 GHz Cortex-A725 + 2x2.25 GHz Cortex-A5202x2.2 GHz Cortex-A78 + 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55
Max clock3.78 GHz+72%2.2 GHz

GPU

GPU comparison: Google Tensor G5 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2
SpecGoogle Tensor G5Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2
GPUImagination PowerVR DXT-48-1536Adreno 613

AI

AI comparison: Google Tensor G5 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2
SpecGoogle Tensor G5Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2
NPUGoogle Edge TPUHexagon NPU

Memory

Memory comparison: Google Tensor G5 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2
SpecGoogle Tensor G5Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2
Memory typeLPDDR5XLPDDR5-6400

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Google Tensor G5 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2
SpecGoogle Tensor G5Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2
ModemExternal (MediaTek T900)Snapdragon X61 5G
Max download—2.5 Gbps
Wi-Fi—Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth—5.1

Media

Media comparison: Google Tensor G5 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2
SpecGoogle Tensor G5Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2
Max display—FHD+ @ 120Hz
Video capture4K@60fps1080p@60fps

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Google Tensor G5 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2
SpecGoogle Tensor G5Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2
AnTuTu 101,250,000+177%452,000
Geekbench 6 (single)2,300+149%924
Geekbench 6 (multi)6,200+202%2,051
3DMark Wild Life Extreme3,350+885%340

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