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Google Tensor vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4

WINNER
Google Tensor
41.2Inno Score
VS
Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4
36Inno Score
34.9CPU29.6
35.5GPU24.4
45.2Benchmarks—
58.3Efficiencyspec-based68
4 spec wins — Google Tensor2 spec wins — Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4

InnoReviews verdict

Google Tensor wins this mobile chipset face-off, 41.2 to 36, pulling ahead mainly in GPU (+11) and CPU (+5). Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s 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

  • Stronger CPU score: 35 vs 30
  • Stronger GPU score: 36 vs 24
  • 128% higher 3DMark Wild Life Extreme: 1,700 vs 744
  • 32% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 1,340 vs 1,014
  • 17% higher Max clock: 2.8 GHz vs 2.4 GHz

Reasons to pick the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4

  • 20% lower process: 4 nm vs 5 nm

General

General comparison: Google Tensor versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4
SpecGoogle TensorQualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4
Announced20212025
Process5 nm4 nm+20%
TDP (typical)8 W—
ArchitectureArmv8.2Armv8.2

CPU

CPU comparison: Google Tensor versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4
SpecGoogle TensorQualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4
Cores88
Core configuration2x2.8 GHz Cortex-X1 + 2x2.25 GHz Cortex-A76 + 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A554x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 + 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55
Max clock2.8 GHz+17%2.4 GHz

GPU

GPU comparison: Google Tensor versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4
SpecGoogle TensorQualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4
GPUArm Mali-G78 MP20Adreno 710
GPU clock848 MHz—

AI

AI comparison: Google Tensor versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4
SpecGoogle TensorQualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4
NPUGoogle Edge TPUHexagon NPU

Memory

Memory comparison: Google Tensor versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4
SpecGoogle TensorQualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4
Memory typeLPDDR5LPDDR4X/LPDDR5X

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Google Tensor versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4
SpecGoogle TensorQualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4
ModemExternal (Samsung Exynos 5123)Qualcomm 5G Modem-RF System
Max download—2.9 Gbps
Wi-Fi—Wi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth—5.4

Media

Media comparison: Google Tensor versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4
SpecGoogle TensorQualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4
Max display—FHD+ @ 144Hz
Video capture4K@60fps2K@30fps

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Google Tensor versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4
SpecGoogle TensorQualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4
AnTuTu680,000—
Geekbench 6 (single)1,340+32%Top 37%1,014Bottom 48%
Geekbench 6 (multi)3,150+8%Top 46%2,930Top 48%
3DMark Wild Life Extreme1,700+128%Bottom 44%744Bottom 13%

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