Google Tensor G5 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 4
55CPU26.2
45.7GPU—
60.5Benchmarks—
82.1Efficiencyspec-based68
4 spec wins — Google Tensor G50 spec wins — Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 4
InnoReviews verdict
No overall winner yet: Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 lacks the published benchmark results an Inno Score requires, so there is no Inno Score to compare — we don't rank chips on their spec sheet alone. The spec table below still shows every difference we track.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Google Tensor G5
- Stronger CPU score: 55 vs 26
- 193% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 6,200 vs 2,117
- 156% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 2,300 vs 897
- 64% higher Max clock: 3.78 GHz vs 2.3 GHz
- 25% lower process: 3 nm vs 4 nm
Reasons to pick the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 4
No decisive spec advantages — this side competes on price and preference.
General
| Spec | Google Tensor G5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2025 | 2025 |
| Process | 3 nm+25% | 4 nm |
| TDP (typical) | 7 W | — |
| Architecture | Armv9.2 | Armv8.2 |
CPU
| Spec | Google Tensor G5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 8 | 8 |
| Core configuration | 1x3.78 GHz Cortex-X4 + 5x3.05 GHz Cortex-A725 + 2x2.25 GHz Cortex-A520 | 2x2.3 GHz Cortex-A78 + 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 |
| Max clock | 3.78 GHz+64% | 2.3 GHz |
GPU
| Spec | Google Tensor G5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 |
|---|---|---|
| GPU | Imagination PowerVR DXT-48-1536 | Adreno 613 |
AI
| Spec | Google Tensor G5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 |
|---|---|---|
| NPU | Google Edge TPU | — |
Memory
| Spec | Google Tensor G5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR4X/LPDDR5 |
Connectivity
| Spec | Google Tensor G5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Modem | External (MediaTek T900) | Snapdragon X61 5G |
| Max download | — | 2.5 Gbps |
| Wi-Fi | — | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.1 |
Media
| Spec | Google Tensor G5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Max display | — | FHD+ @ 120Hz |
| Video capture | 4K@60fps | 1080p@60fps |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Google Tensor G5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 |
|---|---|---|
| AnTuTu | 1,250,000 | — |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,300+156%Top 14% | 897Bottom 36% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 6,200+193%Top 20% | 2,117Bottom 36% |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | 3,350Top 35% | — |
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