Google Tensor G6 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4
63.3CPU29.2
53.8GPU—
72.3Benchmarks40.3
84Efficiencyspec-based76.2
6 spec wins — Google Tensor G61 spec wins — Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4
InnoReviews verdict
Google Tensor G6 wins this mobile chipset face-off, 66.1 to 43.5, pulling ahead mainly in CPU (+34) and benchmarks (+32). Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 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 29
- Stronger benchmarks score: 72 vs 40
- 256% higher AnTuTu: 1,994,033 vs 560,000
- 164% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 2,724 vs 1,030
- 160% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 7,535 vs 2,900
Reasons to pick the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4
- 14% higher cores: 8 vs 7
General
| Spec | Google Tensor G6 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2026 | 2025 |
| Process | 3 nm+25% | 4 nm |
| TDP (typical) | — | 5 W |
| Architecture | Armv9.3 | Armv9 |
CPU
| Spec | Google Tensor G6 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 7 | 8+14% |
| Core configuration | 1x4.1 GHz ARM C1-Ultra + 4x3.4 GHz ARM C1-Pro + 2x2.65 GHz ARM C1-Pro | 1x2.3 GHz Cortex-A720 + 3x2.2 GHz Cortex-A720 + 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A520 |
| Max clock | 4.1 GHz+78% | 2.3 GHz |
GPU
| Spec | Google Tensor G6 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 |
|---|---|---|
| GPU | Imagination PowerVR CXTP-48-1536 | Qualcomm Adreno 810 |
| GPU clock | 1,286 MHz | — |
AI
| Spec | Google Tensor G6 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 |
|---|---|---|
| NPU | Google TPU | Qualcomm Hexagon |
Memory
| Spec | Google Tensor G6 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory type | — | LPDDR5 |
| Max bandwidth | — | 25.6 GB/s |
Connectivity
| Spec | Google Tensor G6 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Modem | — | Snapdragon X61 5G |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 5.4 |
Media
| Spec | Google Tensor G6 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Max display | — | FHD+ @ 144Hz |
| Video capture | 8K@30fps | 4K@30fps |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Google Tensor G6 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 |
|---|---|---|
| AnTuTu | 1,994,033+256% | 560,000 |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,724+164%Top 13% | 1,030Top 50% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 7,535+160%Top 14% | 2,900Bottom 49% |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | 3,420Top 34% | — |
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