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Google Tensor G5 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 4s Gen 2

WINNER
Google Tensor G5
58.2Inno Score
VS
Qualcomm Snapdragon 4s Gen 2
31.2Inno Score
55CPU22
45.7GPU20
60.5Benchmarks—
82.1Efficiencyspec-based68
5 spec wins — Google Tensor G50 spec wins — Qualcomm Snapdragon 4s Gen 2

InnoReviews verdict

Google Tensor G5 wins this mobile chipset face-off, 58.2 to 31.2, pulling ahead mainly in CPU (+33) and GPU (+26). Qualcomm Snapdragon 4s 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 22
  • Stronger GPU score: 46 vs 20
  • 2276% higher 3DMark Wild Life Extreme: 3,350 vs 141
  • 208% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 6,200 vs 2,014
  • 89% higher Max clock: 3.78 GHz vs 2 GHz

Reasons to pick the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4s Gen 2

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

General

General comparison: Google Tensor G5 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 4s Gen 2
SpecGoogle Tensor G5Qualcomm Snapdragon 4s Gen 2
Announced20252024
Process3 nm+25%4 nm
TDP (typical)7 W—
ArchitectureArmv9.2—

CPU

CPU comparison: Google Tensor G5 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 4s Gen 2
SpecGoogle Tensor G5Qualcomm Snapdragon 4s Gen 2
Cores88
Core configuration1x3.78 GHz Cortex-X4 + 5x3.05 GHz Cortex-A725 + 2x2.25 GHz Cortex-A5202x2.0 GHz Cortex-A78 + 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55
Max clock3.78 GHz+89%2 GHz

GPU

GPU comparison: Google Tensor G5 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 4s Gen 2
SpecGoogle Tensor G5Qualcomm Snapdragon 4s Gen 2
GPUImagination PowerVR DXT-48-1536Qualcomm Adreno 611

AI

AI comparison: Google Tensor G5 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 4s Gen 2
SpecGoogle Tensor G5Qualcomm Snapdragon 4s Gen 2
NPUGoogle Edge TPU—

Memory

Memory comparison: Google Tensor G5 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 4s Gen 2
SpecGoogle Tensor G5Qualcomm Snapdragon 4s Gen 2
Memory typeLPDDR5XLPDDR4X-2133

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Google Tensor G5 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 4s Gen 2
SpecGoogle Tensor G5Qualcomm Snapdragon 4s Gen 2
ModemExternal (MediaTek T900)Snapdragon 5G Modem-RF System
Max download—1 Gbps
Wi-Fi—Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth—5.1

Media

Media comparison: Google Tensor G5 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 4s Gen 2
SpecGoogle Tensor G5Qualcomm Snapdragon 4s Gen 2
Max display—FHD+ @ 90Hz
Video capture4K@60fps1080p@60fps

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Google Tensor G5 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 4s Gen 2
SpecGoogle Tensor G5Qualcomm Snapdragon 4s Gen 2
AnTuTu1,250,000—
Geekbench 6 (single)2,300Top 13%—
Geekbench 6 (multi)6,200+208%Top 19%2,014Bottom 33%
3DMark Wild Life Extreme3,350+2276%Top 31%141Bottom 5%

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