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Google Tensor G5 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 5

WINNER
Google Tensor G5
58.2Inno Score
VS
Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 5
34Inno Score
55CPU27.7
45.7GPU21.1
60.5Benchmarks—
82.1Efficiencyspec-based68
5 spec wins — Google Tensor G51 spec wins — Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 5

InnoReviews verdict

Google Tensor G5 wins this mobile chipset face-off, 58.2 to 34, pulling ahead mainly in CPU (+27) and GPU (+25). Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 5 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 28
  • Stronger GPU score: 46 vs 21
  • 909% higher 3DMark Wild Life Extreme: 3,350 vs 332
  • 176% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 6,200 vs 2,250
  • 136% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 2,300 vs 976

Reasons to pick the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 5

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

General

General comparison: Google Tensor G5 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 5
SpecGoogle Tensor G5Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 5
Announced20252026
Process3 nm+25%4 nm
TDP (typical)7 W—
ArchitectureArmv9.2—

CPU

CPU comparison: Google Tensor G5 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 5
SpecGoogle Tensor G5Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 5
Cores88
Core configuration1x3.78 GHz Cortex-X4 + 5x3.05 GHz Cortex-A725 + 2x2.25 GHz Cortex-A5202x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 + 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55
Max clock3.78 GHz+57%2.4 GHz

GPU

GPU comparison: Google Tensor G5 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 5
SpecGoogle Tensor G5Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 5
GPUImagination PowerVR DXT-48-1536Adreno 629

AI

AI comparison: Google Tensor G5 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 5
SpecGoogle Tensor G5Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 5
NPUGoogle Edge TPU—

Memory

Memory comparison: Google Tensor G5 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 5
SpecGoogle Tensor G5Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 5
Memory typeLPDDR5XLPDDR4X-2133

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Google Tensor G5 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 5
SpecGoogle Tensor G5Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 5
ModemExternal (MediaTek T900)Qualcomm 5G Modem-RF System (Sub-6 GHz)
Max download—2.8 Gbps
Wi-Fi—Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth—5.1

Media

Media comparison: Google Tensor G5 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 5
SpecGoogle Tensor G5Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 5
Max display—FHD+ @ 144Hz
Video capture4K@60fps1080p@30fps

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Google Tensor G5 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 5
SpecGoogle Tensor G5Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 5
AnTuTu1,250,000—
Geekbench 6 (single)2,300+136%Top 14%976Bottom 44%
Geekbench 6 (multi)6,200+176%Top 20%2,250Bottom 38%
3DMark Wild Life Extreme3,350+909%Top 35%332Bottom 3%

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