Google Tensor G4 vs Google Tensor G2
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In this comparison, we take a closer look at two SoCs, Google Tensor G4 vs Google Tensor G2, based on their benchmarks and specifications. The Google Tensor G4 comes with an octa-core CPU paired with an ARM Mali-G715 MP7 GPU, while the Google Tensor G2 comes with an octa-core CPU and the Mali-G710 MP7 GPU.
Why Google Tensor G4 is better than Google Tensor G2
- 9% Faster CPU clock speed (3100 MHz vs 2850 MHz)
- Newer CPU architecture (ARMv9.2-A vs ARMv8.4-A)
- More advanced 4 nm process vs 5 nm
- 11% higher GPU frequency (940 MHz vs 848 MHz)
- 33% higher memory bandwidth (68.26 GB/s vs 51.2 GB/s)
- 235% higher compute power (2.55 TFLOPS vs 0.76 TFLOPS)
- Geekbench 6 shows 72% faster single-core and 39% faster multi-core performance
- 28% higher AnTuTu score (951K vs 741K)
- Uses newer LPDDR5X memory compared to older LPDDR5
- 33% higher memory frequency (4266 MHz vs 3200 MHz)
- Released 2 years and 2 months later - (August 2024 vs October 2022)
Performance scores
CPU score
Google Tensor G4
64
Google Tensor G2
50
GPU score
Google Tensor G4
68
Google Tensor G2
48
Memory score
Google Tensor G4
90
Google Tensor G2
74
Total score
Google Tensor G4
74
Google Tensor G2
58
AnTuTu 10
Google Tensor G4 +28%
Google Tensor G4
950,533
Google Tensor G2
740,583
| CPU | 141,718 | 189,497 |
| GPU | 449,497 | 296,587 |
| MEM | 176,019 | 102,428 |
| UX | 183,299 | 152,071 |
| TOTAL | 950,533 | 740,583 |
Geekbench 6
Single-Core
Google Tensor G4 +72%
Google Tensor G4
1,823
Google Tensor G2
1,058
Multi-Core
Google Tensor G4 +39%
Google Tensor G4
4,234
Google Tensor G2
3,039
| Single-Core | 1,823 | 1,058 |
| Multi-Core | 4,234 | 3,039 |
Gaming FPS Support
BGMI/PUBG Mobile
Smooth preset
Google Tensor G4
60 FPS
Google Tensor G2
60 FPS
Ultra HD preset
Google Tensor G4
40 FPS
Google Tensor G2
40 FPS
Call of Duty Mobile
Low preset
Google Tensor G4
90 FPS
Google Tensor G2
90 FPS
Max preset
Google Tensor G4
Locked
Google Tensor G2
Locked
Free Fire
Smooth preset
Google Tensor G4
60 FPS
Google Tensor G2
60 FPS
Ultra preset
Google Tensor G4
40 FPS
Google Tensor G2
40 FPS
Genshin Impact
Low preset
Google Tensor G4
60 FPS
Google Tensor G2
60 FPS
Highest preset
Google Tensor G4
Locked
Google Tensor G2
Locked
Fortnite
Low preset
Google Tensor G4
60 FPS
Google Tensor G2
60 FPS
Epic preset
Google Tensor G4
Locked
Google Tensor G2
Locked
| Game | Google Tensor G4 | Google Tensor G2 |
|---|---|---|
| BGMI/PUBG Mobile |
60 FPS (Smooth)
40 FPS (Ultra HD) |
60 FPS (Smooth)
40 FPS (Ultra HD) |
| Call of Duty Mobile |
90 FPS (Low)
Locked (Max) |
90 FPS (Low)
Locked (Max) |
| Free Fire |
60 FPS (Smooth)
40 FPS (Ultra) |
60 FPS (Smooth)
40 FPS (Ultra) |
| Genshin Impact |
60 FPS (Low)
Locked (Highest) |
60 FPS (Low)
Locked (Highest) |
| Fortnite |
60 FPS (Low)
Locked (Epic) |
60 FPS (Low)
Locked (Epic) |
Note: "Locked" means restricted by the game or device. Shown FPS is the selectable option; performance may vary.
General
| SoC Name | Google Tensor G4 | Google Tensor G2 |
| Launch Date | August 2024 | October 2022 |
| Class | Flagship | Flagship |
| Model Number | GS201 | GS201 |
| Manufacturing | Samsung | Samsung |
CPU
| Core Configuration | 1x 3.1GHz - Cortex X4 3x 2.6GHz - Cortex A720 4x 1.92GHz - Cortex A520 |
2x 2.85 GHz - Cortex X1 2x 2.35 GHz - Cortex A78 4x 1.8 GHz - Cortex A55 |
| CPU Cores | 8 | 8 |
| Max Clock Speed | 3100 MHz | 2850 MHz |
| Architecture | ARMv9.2-A | ARMv8.4-A |
| L2 Cache | - | 512 KB |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB | 4 MB |
| Process Node | 4 nm | 5 nm |
| TDP | 6 W | 7 W |
GPU
| GPU | ARM Mali-G715 MP7 | Mali-G710 MP7 |
| GPU Architecture | Valhall 4th Generation | Valhall 3rd gen |
| GPU Frequency | 940 MHz | 848 MHz |
| Neural Processing Unit | Tensor NPU | Tensor Processing Unit |
| Shading Units | 128 shaders | 448 |
| Compute Performance | 1.68 TFLOPS | 759.8 GFLOPS |
| Ray Tracing Support | No | No |
| Max Refresh Rate | 120Hz | 120 Hz |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| OpenCL | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| DirectX | 12 | - |
Memory & Storage
| Memory Type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5 |
| Frequency | 4266 MHz | 3200 MHz |
| Bus | 4x 16-bit | 4x16-bit channels |
| Max Bandwidth | 68.26 GB/s | 51.2 GB/s |
| Max RAM Size | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1, UFS 4.0 | UFS 3.1 |
ISP & Multimedia
| Max Camera | 200MP single camera | 108 MP |
| Max Display Resolution | 3840 x 2400 | 4K @ 60Hz |
| Video Recording | 8K @ 30FPS, 4K @ 120FPS | 4K @ 60FPS, 1080p @ 240FPS |
| Video Playback | 8K @ 30FPS, 4K @ 120FPS | 4K @ 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, MP3, WAV |
Connectivity
| Modem | Exynos 5400 5G | Samsung Exynos 5300 5G |
| 4G | Yes | LTE Cat. 24 |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Download Speed | 14.79 Gbps | Up to 7.35 Gbps |
| Upload Speed | 3.87 Gbps | Up to 3.67 Gbps |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.2 |
| Navigation | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS |