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Google Tensor G6 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 1

WINNER
Google Tensor G6
66.1Inno Score
VS
Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 1
32.1Inno Score
63.3CPU23.1
53.8GPU—
72.3Benchmarks28.5
84Efficiencyspec-based54.9
6 spec wins — Google Tensor G61 spec wins — Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 1

InnoReviews verdict

Google Tensor G6 wins this mobile chipset face-off, 66.1 to 32.1, pulling ahead mainly in benchmarks (+44) and CPU (+40). Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 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 G6

  • Stronger CPU score: 63 vs 23
  • Stronger benchmarks score: 72 vs 29
  • 470% higher AnTuTu: 1,994,033 vs 350,000
  • 297% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 7,535 vs 1,900
  • 254% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 2,724 vs 770

Reasons to pick the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 1

  • 14% higher cores: 8 vs 7

General

General comparison: Google Tensor G6 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 1
SpecGoogle Tensor G6Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 1
Announced20262022
Process3 nm+50%6 nm
TDP (typical)—5 W
ArchitectureArmv9.3Armv8.2

CPU

CPU comparison: Google Tensor G6 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 1
SpecGoogle Tensor G6Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 1
Cores78+14%
Core configuration1x4.1 GHz ARM C1-Ultra + 4x3.4 GHz ARM C1-Pro + 2x2.65 GHz ARM C1-Pro2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A78 + 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55
Max clock4.1 GHz+105%2 GHz

GPU

GPU comparison: Google Tensor G6 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 1
SpecGoogle Tensor G6Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 1
GPUImagination PowerVR CXTP-48-1536Qualcomm Adreno 619
GPU clock1,286 MHz—

AI

AI comparison: Google Tensor G6 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 1
SpecGoogle Tensor G6Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 1
NPUGoogle TPUQualcomm Hexagon

Memory

Memory comparison: Google Tensor G6 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 1
SpecGoogle Tensor G6Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 1
Memory type—LPDDR4X-2133
Max bandwidth—17.1 GB/s

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Google Tensor G6 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 1
SpecGoogle Tensor G6Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 1
Modem—Snapdragon X51 5G
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth6.05.2

Media

Media comparison: Google Tensor G6 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 1
SpecGoogle Tensor G6Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 1
Max display—FHD+ @ 120Hz
Video capture8K@30fps1080p@60fps

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Google Tensor G6 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 1
SpecGoogle Tensor G6Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 1
AnTuTu1,994,033+470%350,000
Geekbench 6 (single)2,724+254%Top 13%770Bottom 34%
Geekbench 6 (multi)7,535+297%Top 14%1,900Bottom 24%
3DMark Wild Life Extreme3,420Top 34%—

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