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Google Tensor G6 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4

WINNER
Google Tensor G6
66.1Inno Score
VS
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4
60.7Inno Score
63.3CPU51.5
53.8GPU53.1
72.3Benchmarks76.1
84Efficiencyspec-based71.4
6 spec wins — Google Tensor G62 spec wins — Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4

InnoReviews verdict

Google Tensor G6 wins this mobile chipset face-off, 66.1 to 60.7, pulling ahead mainly in CPU (+12) and GPU (+1). Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s 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 52
  • 33% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 2,724 vs 2,050
  • 28% higher Max clock: 4.1 GHz vs 3.21 GHz
  • 25% lower process: 3 nm vs 4 nm
  • 17% higher GPU clock: 1,286 MHz vs 1,100 MHz

Reasons to pick the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4

  • Stronger benchmarks score: 76 vs 72
  • 14% higher cores: 8 vs 7

General

General comparison: Google Tensor G6 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4
SpecGoogle Tensor G6Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4
Announced20262025
Process3 nm+25%4 nm
TDP (typical)—7 W
ArchitectureArmv9.3Armv9.2

CPU

CPU comparison: Google Tensor G6 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4
SpecGoogle Tensor G6Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4
Cores78+14%
Core configuration1x4.1 GHz ARM C1-Ultra + 4x3.4 GHz ARM C1-Pro + 2x2.65 GHz ARM C1-Pro1x3.21 GHz Cortex-A720 + 3x3.01 GHz Cortex-A720 + 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A720 + 2x2.02 GHz Cortex-A520
Max clock4.1 GHz+28%3.21 GHz

GPU

GPU comparison: Google Tensor G6 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4
SpecGoogle Tensor G6Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4
GPUImagination PowerVR CXTP-48-1536Adreno 825
GPU clock1,286 MHz+17%1,100 MHz

AI

AI comparison: Google Tensor G6 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4
SpecGoogle Tensor G6Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4
NPUGoogle TPUHexagon NPU

Memory

Memory comparison: Google Tensor G6 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4
SpecGoogle Tensor G6Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4
Memory type—LPDDR5X-9600
Max bandwidth—76.8 GB/s

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Google Tensor G6 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4
SpecGoogle Tensor G6Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4
Modem—Snapdragon X75 5G
Max download—4.2 Gbps
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth6.06.0

Media

Media comparison: Google Tensor G6 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4
SpecGoogle Tensor G6Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4
Max display—4K @ 60Hz / QHD+ @ 144Hz
Video capture8K@30fps4K@60fps

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Google Tensor G6 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4
SpecGoogle Tensor G6Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4
AnTuTuDifferent AnTuTu versions — not compared1,994,0332,324,829Top 23%
AnTuTu 11 (CPU)—675,620Top 23%
AnTuTu 11 (GPU)—797,455Top 23%
AnTuTu 11 (Memory)—332,748Top 31%
AnTuTu 11 (UX)—519,006Top 23%
Geekbench 6 (single)2,724+33%Top 12%2,050Top 20%
Geekbench 6 (multi)7,535+10%Top 13%6,850Top 16%
3DMark Wild Life Extreme3,420Top 35%3,700+8%Top 28%

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