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Google Tensor G4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | |
CPU comparisonGoogle Tensor G4 or Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 - which processor is faster? In this comparison we look at the differences and analyze which of these two CPUs is better. We compare the technical data and benchmark results.
The Google Tensor G4 has 8 cores with 8 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 3.10 GHz. Up to 16 GB of memory is supported in 4 memory channels. The Google Tensor G4 was released in Q4/2024. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 has 8 cores with 8 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 3.40 GHz. The CPU supports up to 24 GB of memory in 4 memory channels. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 was released in Q4/2023. |
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Google Tensor (4) | Family | Qualcomm Snapdragon (105) |
Google Tensor G4 (1) | CPU group | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (2) |
4 | Generation | 3 |
G4 | Architecture | -- |
Smartphone / Tablet | Segment | Smartphone / Tablet |
Google Tensor | Predecessor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 |
-- | Successor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Google Tensor G4 has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the Google Tensor G4 is 3.10 GHz while the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 has 8 CPU cores and 8 threads can calculate simultaneously. The clock frequency of the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 is at 3.40 GHz. |
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Google Tensor G4 | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 |
8 | Cores | 8 |
8 | Threads | 8 |
hybrid (Prime / big.LITTLE) | Core architecture | hybrid (Prime / big.LITTLE) |
No | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
3.10 GHz 1x Cortex-X4 |
A-Core | 3.40 GHz 1x Cortex-X4 |
2.60 GHz 3x Cortex-A720 |
B-Core | 2.96 GHz (3.15 GHz) 5x Cortex-A720 |
1.95 GHz 4x Cortex-A520 |
C-Core | 2.27 GHz 2x Cortex-A520 |
NPU AI performanceThe performance values of the processor's AI unit. The isolated NPU performance is specified here, the total AI performance (NPU+CPU+iGPU) can be higher. Processors with support for artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) can process many calculations, especially audio, image and video processing, much faster than classic processors. |
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Google Tensor G4 | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 |
Google Tensor AI | AI hardware | Qualcomm AI engine |
Google Edge TPU | AI specifications | Hexagon NPU @ 34 TOPS |
-- | NPU + CPU + iGPU | -- |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)The Google Tensor G4 or Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short. The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die. |
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ARM Immortalis-G715 MP10 | GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 750 |
0.89 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.90 GHz |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
Vallhall | GPU Generation | -- |
4 nm | Technology | 4 nm |
2 | Max. displays | 2 |
10 | Compute units | -- |
-- | Shader | -- |
No | Hardware Raytracing | Yes |
No | Frame Generation | No |
-- | Max. GPU Memory | 6 GB |
12 | DirectX Version | 12.1 |
Hardware codec supportA photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos. |
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ARM Immortalis-G715 MP10 | GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 750 |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec VP9 | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec VP8 | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec AV1 | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec AVC | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeThe Google Tensor G4 can use up to 16 GB of memory in 4 memory channels. The maximum memory bandwidth is 51.2 GB/s. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 supports up to 24 GB of memory in 4 memory channels and achieves a memory bandwidth of up to 76.6 GB/s. |
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Google Tensor G4 | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 |
LPDDR5-6400 | Memory | LPDDR5X-9600 |
16 GB | Max. Memory | 24 GB |
4 (Quad Channel) | Memory channels | 4 (Quad Channel) |
51.2 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 76.6 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
-- | L2 Cache | -- |
-- | L3 Cache | 12.00 MB |
-- | PCIe version | -- |
-- | PCIe lanes | -- |
-- | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe thermal design power (TDP for short) of the Google Tensor G4 is 10 W, while the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 has a TDP of 12.5 W. The TDP specifies the necessary cooling solution that is required to cool the processor sufficiently. |
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Google Tensor G4 | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 |
10 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 12.5 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe Google Tensor G4 is manufactured in 4 nm and has 0.00 MB cache. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 is manufactured in 4 nm and has a 12.00 MB cache. |
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Google Tensor G4 | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 |
4 nm | Technology | 4 nm |
Chiplet | Chip design | Chiplet |
Armv8.7-A (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | Armv9-A (64 bit) |
-- | ISA extensions | -- |
-- | Socket | -- |
None | Virtualization | None |
No | AES-NI | No |
Android | Operating systems | Android, Windows 10/11 (ARM) |
Q4/2024 | Release date | Q4/2023 |
-- | Release price | 190 $ |
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Google Tensor G4
8C 8T @ 3.10 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
8C 8T @ 3.40 GHz |
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Google Tensor G4
8C 8T @ 3.10 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
8C 8T @ 3.40 GHz |
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Google Tensor G4
ARM Immortalis-G715 MP10 @ 0.89 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
Qualcomm Adreno 750 @ 0.90 GHz |
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Google Tensor G4
8C 8T @ 3.10 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
8C 8T @ 3.40 GHz |
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Google Tensor G4
8C 8T @ 3.10 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
8C 8T @ 3.40 GHz |
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Google Tensor G4
8C 8T @ 3.10 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
8C 8T @ 3.40 GHz |
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Google Tensor G4
8C 8T @ 3.10 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
8C 8T @ 3.40 GHz |
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Google Tensor G4
8C 8T @ 3.10 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
8C 8T @ 3.40 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Google Tensor G4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 |
Google Pixel 9 | Xiaomi 14 Xiaomi 14 Pro ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro Samsung S24 Ultra Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 |