Google Tensor G3 vs Google Tensor G4

The Google Tensor G3, introduced at the end of 2023, is a processor designed for high-end smartphones with a focus on advanced Artificial Intelligence and photo processing.

Its successor, the Google Tensor G4, targets the next generation of high-end smartphones and promises further performance improvements in AI and general computing power.

Both processors are manufactured using a 4-nanometer process and are based on ARM architectures (G3 and G4 codenames, respectively). In synthetic benchmarks, the Google Tensor G3 and Google Tensor G4 show comparable performance in both single-core and multi-core areas, as the differences are below the significance threshold.

For gaming scenarios, the Google Tensor G4 is advantageous due to its significantly higher maximum memory bandwidth of 51 GB/s compared to the 27 GB/s of the Google Tensor G3, although both utilize the ARM Immortalis-G715 MP10 graphics unit. This improved bandwidth can lead to better performance in graphics-intensive applications.

Energy efficiency is comparable due to the same manufacturing process, with the Google Tensor G4 possibly showing slight optimizations. As they are integrated SoCs, no separate market prices are available. In summary, the Google Tensor G3 offers solid performance for demanding mobile tasks.

The Google Tensor G4 is an incremental evolution, mainly benefiting from increased memory bandwidth in graphics and gaming applications. For users seeking a powerful smartphone with strong AI support and camera features, the Google Tensor G3 is an excellent choice.

However, those who prefer the best possible graphics performance and an overall more responsive system, especially for mobile gaming, will find the Google Tensor G4 to be the more suitable option.