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Google Tensor G5 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4

Google Tensor G5
59.1Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4
60.7Inno Score
54.8CPU51.5
46.1GPU53.1
64.6Benchmarks76.1
82.1Efficiencyspec-based71.4
3 spec wins — Google Tensor G52 spec wins — Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4

InnoReviews verdict

Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 wins this mobile chipset face-off, 60.7 to 59.1, pulling ahead mainly in benchmarks (+12) and GPU (+7). Google Tensor G5 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 52
  • 25% lower process: 3 nm vs 4 nm
  • 18% higher Max clock: 3.78 GHz vs 3.21 GHz
  • 12% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 2,302 vs 2,050

Reasons to pick the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4

  • Stronger GPU score: 53 vs 46
  • Stronger benchmarks score: 76 vs 65
  • 13% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 6,850 vs 6,079

General

General comparison: Google Tensor G5 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4
SpecGoogle Tensor G5Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4
Announced20252025
Process3 nm+25%4 nm
TDP (typical)7 W7 W
ArchitectureArmv9.2Armv9.2

CPU

CPU comparison: Google Tensor G5 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4
SpecGoogle Tensor G5Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4
Cores88
Core configuration1x3.78 GHz Cortex-X4 + 5x3.05 GHz Cortex-A725 + 2x2.25 GHz Cortex-A5201x3.21 GHz Cortex-A720 + 3x3.01 GHz Cortex-A720 + 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A720 + 2x2.02 GHz Cortex-A520
Max clock3.78 GHz+18%3.21 GHz

GPU

GPU comparison: Google Tensor G5 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4
SpecGoogle Tensor G5Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4
GPUImagination PowerVR DXT-48-1536Adreno 825
GPU clock—1,100 MHz

AI

AI comparison: Google Tensor G5 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4
SpecGoogle Tensor G5Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4
NPUGoogle Edge TPUHexagon NPU

Memory

Memory comparison: Google Tensor G5 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4
SpecGoogle Tensor G5Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4
Memory typeLPDDR5XLPDDR5X-9600
Max bandwidth—76.8 GB/s

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Google Tensor G5 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4
SpecGoogle Tensor G5Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4
ModemExternal (MediaTek T900)Snapdragon X75 5G
Max download—4.2 Gbps
Wi-Fi—Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth—6.0

Media

Media comparison: Google Tensor G5 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4
SpecGoogle Tensor G5Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4
Max display—4K @ 60Hz / QHD+ @ 144Hz
Video capture4K@60fps4K@60fps

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Google Tensor G5 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4
SpecGoogle Tensor G5Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4
AnTuTuDifferent AnTuTu versions — not compared1,470,4452,324,829Top 16%
AnTuTu 11 (CPU)—675,620Top 16%
AnTuTu 11 (GPU)—797,455Top 16%
AnTuTu 11 (Memory)—332,748Top 21%
AnTuTu 11 (UX)—519,006Top 21%
Geekbench 6 (single)2,302+12%Top 12%2,050Top 16%
Geekbench 6 (multi)6,079Top 18%6,850+13%Top 13%
3DMark Wild Life Extreme3,400Top 22%3,700+9%Top 19%

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