Google Tensor G4 vs Google Tensor
Across 12 measured categories, the Google Tensor G4 comes out ahead.
I put the Google Tensor G4 and the Google Tensor side by side to see how they really compare. On graphics, the Google Tensor G4 runs the ARM Mali-G715 MP7 while the Google Tensor runs the Mali-G78 MP20. Below I go through the CPU, GPU, memory and connectivity, then the benchmark scores, so you can work out which one is the better fit for you.
Where each chip wins
Google Tensor G4
10 advantages
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50% higher AnTuTu score
14.85 Lakhs vs 9.87 Lakhs
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39% faster Geekbench multi-core score
4,581 vs 3,294
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40% faster Geekbench single-core score
1,936 vs 1,384
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300 MHz higher CPU clock
3100 MHz vs 2800 MHz
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Newer CPU architecture
ARMv9.2-A vs ARMv8.2-A
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1 nm smaller semiconductor size
4 nm vs 5 nm
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Higher GPU FLOPS
1684.4 GFLOPS vs 1085 GFLOPS
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Newer memory type
LPDDR5X vs LPDDR5
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1,066 MHz higher RAM speed
4266 MHz vs 3200 MHz
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Newer storage standard
UFS 4.0 vs UFS 3.1
Google Tensor
0 advantages
- No standout advantages for this chip.
Benchmark charts
AnTuTu v11 Total
Geekbench Single-Core
Geekbench Multi-Core
Specifications Comparison
Here is how the Google Tensor G4 and the Google Tensor compare across every spec. In each row, the stronger value is highlighted so the differences are easy to spot.
| Launch Date | August 2024 | October 2021 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset Class | Flagship | Flagship |
| Manufacturer | ||
| Model Number | GS401 | GS101 |
| Total Cores | 8 | 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Core Configuration | 1x Cortex X4 - 3.1GHz 3x Cortex A720 - 2.6GHz 4x Cortex A520 - 1.95GHz |
2x 2.8 GHz - Cortex X1 2x 2.25 GHz - Cortex A76 4x 1.8 GHz - Cortex A55 |
| Max Frequency | 3100 MHz | 2800 MHz |
| Instruction Set | ARMv9.2-A | ARMv8.2-A |
| Process Node | 4 nm | 5 nm |
| Manufacturing | Samsung | Samsung Foundry |
| L2 Cache | - | 3 MB |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB | 4 MB |
| TDP | 6 W | 5.6 W |
| GPU Name | ARM Mali-G715 MP7 | Mali-G78 MP20 |
|---|---|---|
| GPU Frequency | 940 MHz | 850 MHz |
| Shading Units | 1344 shaders | 640 |
| FLOPS | 1684.4 GFLOPS | 1085 GFLOPS |
| Ray Tracing Support | No | No |
| NPU | Google Edge TPU | Edge TPU |
| API Support | Vulkan 1.3, OpenGL ES 3.2, OpenCL 2.0 | Vulkan 1.3, Open CL 2.0 |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5 |
|---|---|---|
| RAM Frequency | 4266 MHz | 3200 MHz |
| Memory Bus | 4x 16-bit | 4x16-bit |
| Max Bandwidth | 68.26 GB/s | 51.2 GB/s |
| Max RAM Size | 16 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 4.0 | UFS 3.1 |
| Camera Support | 200MP | 200 MP |
|---|---|---|
| Video Capture | 8K at 30FPS, 4K at 120FPS | 4K at 60FPS, 1080p at 240FPS |
| Max Display Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Video Playback | 8K at 30FPS, 4K at 120FPS | 4K at 60FPS |
| Video Codecs | H.264, H.265 (HEVC), AV1, VP9 | H.264, H.265, VP9, AV1 |
| Audio Codecs | AAC, AIFF, CAF, MP3, MP4, WAV | AAC, AIFF, CAF, MP3, MP4, WAV |
| Modem | Samsung Exynos 5400 | Exynos 5300b 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Network Support | 5G | 5G |
| Download Speed | 14.79 Gbps | 7.35 Gbps |
| Upload Speed | 3.87 Gbps | 3.67 Gbps |
| Wi-Fi | 7 | 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.2 |
| Navigation | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS |
Benchmark results
| Total | 14,85,111 | 9,87,312 |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | 5,20,100 | 3,88,463 |
| GPU | 4,16,199 | 1,86,800 |
| Memory | 2,32,401 | 1,64,486 |
| UX | 3,16,411 | 2,47,563 |
| Single-Core | 1,936 | 1,384 |
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| Multi-Core | 4,581 | 3,294 |
Overall Score
Each category scored out of 100.
| Category | Google Tensor G4 | Google Tensor |
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