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Google Tensor vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4

Google Tensor
41.2Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4
60.7Inno Score
34.9CPU51.5
35.5GPU53.1
45.2Benchmarks76.1
58.3Efficiency71.4
0 spec wins — Google Tensor9 spec wins — Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4

InnoReviews verdict

Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 wins this mobile chipset face-off, 60.7 to 41.2, pulling ahead mainly in benchmarks (+31) and GPU (+18). Google Tensor 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

No decisive spec advantages — this side competes on price and preference.

Reasons to pick the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4

  • Stronger CPU score: 52 vs 35
  • Stronger GPU score: 53 vs 36
  • Stronger benchmarks score: 76 vs 45
  • Stronger efficiency score: 71 vs 58
  • 242% higher AnTuTu 10: 2,324,829 vs 680,000

General

General comparison: Google Tensor versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4
SpecGoogle TensorQualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4
Announced20212025
Process5 nm4 nm+20%
TDP (typical)8 W7 W+12%
ArchitectureArmv8.2Armv9.2

CPU

CPU comparison: Google Tensor versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4
SpecGoogle TensorQualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4
Cores88
Core configuration2x2.8 GHz Cortex-X1 + 2x2.25 GHz Cortex-A76 + 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A551x3.21 GHz Cortex-A720 + 3x3.01 GHz Cortex-A720 + 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A720 + 2x2.02 GHz Cortex-A520
Max clock2.8 GHz3.21 GHz+15%

GPU

GPU comparison: Google Tensor versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4
SpecGoogle TensorQualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4
GPUArm Mali-G78 MP20Adreno 825
GPU clock848 MHz1,100 MHz+30%

AI

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

Memory

Memory comparison: Google Tensor versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4
SpecGoogle TensorQualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4
Memory typeLPDDR5LPDDR5X-9600
Max bandwidth—76.8 GB/s

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Google Tensor versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4
SpecGoogle TensorQualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4
ModemExternal (Samsung Exynos 5123)Snapdragon X75 5G
Max download—4.2 Gbps
Wi-Fi—Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth—6.0

Media

Media comparison: Google Tensor versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4
SpecGoogle TensorQualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4
Max display—4K @ 60Hz / QHD+ @ 144Hz
Video capture4K@60fps4K@60fps

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Google Tensor versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4
SpecGoogle TensorQualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4
AnTuTu 10680,000Top 49%2,324,829+242%Top 6%
Geekbench 6 (single)1,340Top 34%2,050+53%Top 18%
Geekbench 6 (multi)3,150Top 42%6,850+117%Top 14%
3DMark Wild Life Extreme1,700Top 60%3,700+118%Top 24%
AnTuTu 10 (CPU)—675,620Top 18%
AnTuTu 10 (GPU)—797,455Top 18%
AnTuTu 10 (Memory)—332,748Top 26%
AnTuTu 10 (UX)—519,006Top 20%

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