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Google Tensor G6 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 5

WINNER
Google Tensor G6
66.1Inno Score
VS
Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 5
34Inno Score
63.3CPU27.7
53.8GPU21.1
72.3Benchmarks—
84Efficiencyspec-based68
5 spec wins — Google Tensor G61 spec wins — Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 5

InnoReviews verdict

Google Tensor G6 wins this mobile chipset face-off, 66.1 to 34, pulling ahead mainly in CPU (+36) and GPU (+33). 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 G6

  • Stronger CPU score: 63 vs 28
  • Stronger GPU score: 54 vs 21
  • 930% higher 3DMark Wild Life Extreme: 3,420 vs 332
  • 235% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 7,535 vs 2,250
  • 179% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 2,724 vs 976

Reasons to pick the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 5

  • 14% higher cores: 8 vs 7

General

General comparison: Google Tensor G6 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 5
SpecGoogle Tensor G6Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 5
Announced20262026
Process3 nm+25%4 nm
ArchitectureArmv9.3—

CPU

CPU comparison: Google Tensor G6 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 5
SpecGoogle Tensor G6Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 5
Cores78+14%
Core configuration1x4.1 GHz ARM C1-Ultra + 4x3.4 GHz ARM C1-Pro + 2x2.65 GHz ARM C1-Pro2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 + 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55
Max clock4.1 GHz+71%2.4 GHz

GPU

GPU comparison: Google Tensor G6 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 5
SpecGoogle Tensor G6Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 5
GPUImagination PowerVR CXTP-48-1536Adreno 629
GPU clock1,286 MHz—

AI

AI comparison: Google Tensor G6 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 5
SpecGoogle Tensor G6Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 5
NPUGoogle TPU—

Memory

Memory comparison: Google Tensor G6 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 5
SpecGoogle Tensor G6Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 5
Memory type—LPDDR4X-2133

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Google Tensor G6 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 5
SpecGoogle Tensor G6Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 5
Modem—Qualcomm 5G Modem-RF System (Sub-6 GHz)
Max download—2.8 Gbps
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth6.05.1

Media

Media comparison: Google Tensor G6 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 5
SpecGoogle Tensor G6Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 5
Max display—FHD+ @ 144Hz
Video capture8K@30fps1080p@30fps

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Google Tensor G6 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 5
SpecGoogle Tensor G6Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 5
AnTuTu1,994,033—
Geekbench 6 (single)2,724+179%Top 12%976Bottom 44%
Geekbench 6 (multi)7,535+235%Top 13%2,250Bottom 38%
3DMark Wild Life Extreme3,420+930%Top 33%332Bottom 3%

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