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Google Tensor G5 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4

Google Tensor G5
58.2Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4
60.7Inno Score
55CPU51.5
45.7GPU53.1
60.5Benchmarks76.1
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 58.2, pulling ahead mainly in benchmarks (+16) 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): 2,300 vs 2,050

Reasons to pick the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4

  • Stronger GPU score: 53 vs 46
  • Stronger benchmarks score: 76 vs 61
  • 10% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 6,850 vs 6,200
  • 10% higher 3DMark Wild Life Extreme: 3,700 vs 3,350

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 compared1,250,0002,324,829Top 26%
AnTuTu 11 (CPU)—675,620Top 26%
AnTuTu 11 (GPU)—797,455Top 24%
AnTuTu 11 (Memory)—332,748Top 34%
AnTuTu 11 (UX)—519,006Top 26%
Geekbench 6 (single)2,300+12%Top 14%2,050Top 19%
Geekbench 6 (multi)6,200Top 20%6,850+10%Top 16%
3DMark Wild Life Extreme3,350Top 35%3,700+10%Top 27%

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