Google Tensor vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4
34.9CPU51.5
35.5GPU53.1
45.2Benchmarks75.9
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
- 238% higher AnTuTu 10: 2,300,000 vs 680,000
General
| Spec | Google Tensor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2021 | 2025 |
| Process | 5 nm | 4 nm+20% |
| TDP (typical) | 8 W | 7 W+12% |
| Architecture | Armv8.2 | Armv9.2 |
CPU
| Spec | Google Tensor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 8 | 8 |
| Core configuration | 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-X1 + 2x2.25 GHz Cortex-A76 + 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55 | 1x3.21 GHz Cortex-A720 + 3x3.01 GHz Cortex-A720 + 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A720 + 2x2.02 GHz Cortex-A520 |
| Max clock | 2.8 GHz | 3.21 GHz+15% |
GPU
| Spec | Google Tensor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 |
|---|---|---|
| GPU | Arm Mali-G78 MP20 | Adreno 825 |
| GPU clock | 848 MHz | 1,100 MHz+30% |
AI
| Spec | Google Tensor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 |
|---|---|---|
| NPU | Google Edge TPU | Hexagon NPU |
Memory
| Spec | Google Tensor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory type | LPDDR5 | LPDDR5X-9600 |
| Max bandwidth | — | 76.8 GB/s |
Connectivity
| Spec | Google Tensor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Modem | External (Samsung Exynos 5123) | Snapdragon X75 5G |
| Max download | — | 4.2 Gbps |
| Wi-Fi | — | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | — | 6.0 |
Media
| Spec | Google Tensor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Max display | — | 4K @ 60Hz / QHD+ @ 144Hz |
| Video capture | 4K@60fps | 4K@60fps |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Google Tensor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 |
|---|---|---|
| AnTuTu 10 | 680,000 | 2,300,000+238% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,340 | 2,050+53% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 3,150 | 6,850+117% |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | 1,700 | 3,700+118% |
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