Google Tensor G4 vs Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
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In this comparison, we take a closer look at two SoCs, Google Tensor G4 vs Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, 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 Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 comes with an octa-core CPU and the Adreno 740 GPU.
Why Google Tensor G4 is better than Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
- Geekbench 6 shows 23% faster single-core performance
- 28% more compute performance (2.55 vs 2 TFLOPS)
- Newer release date (August 2024 vs November 2022)
Why Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 is better than Google Tensor G4
- 8% Faster CPU clock speed (3360 MHz vs 3100 MHz)
- 33% higher AnTuTu score (1.27M vs 951K)
- Geekbench 6 shows 21% faster multi-core performance
Performance scores
CPU score
Google Tensor G4
64
Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
64
GPU score
Google Tensor G4
68
Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
79
Memory score
Google Tensor G4
90
Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
90
Total score
Google Tensor G4
74
Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
78
AnTuTu 10
Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 +33%
Google Tensor G4
950,533
Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
1,267,441
| CPU | 141,718 | 259,548 |
| GPU | 449,497 | 581,957 |
| MEM | 176,019 | 241,748 |
| UX | 183,299 | 184,188 |
| TOTAL | 950,533 | 1,267,441 |
Geekbench 6
Single-Core
Google Tensor G4 +23%
Google Tensor G4
1,823
Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
1,485
Multi-Core
Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 +21%
Google Tensor G4
4,234
Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
5,119
| Single-Core | 1,823 | 1,485 |
| Multi-Core | 4,234 | 5,119 |
Gaming FPS Support
BGMI/PUBG Mobile
Smooth preset
Google Tensor G4
60 FPS
Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
–
Ultra HD preset
Google Tensor G4
40 FPS
Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
–
Call of Duty Mobile
Low preset
Google Tensor G4
90 FPS
Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
–
Max preset
Google Tensor G4
Locked
Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
–
Free Fire
Smooth preset
Google Tensor G4
60 FPS
Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
–
Ultra preset
Google Tensor G4
40 FPS
Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
–
Genshin Impact
Low preset
Google Tensor G4
60 FPS
Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
–
Highest preset
Google Tensor G4
Locked
Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
–
Fortnite
Low preset
Google Tensor G4
60 FPS
Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
–
Epic preset
Google Tensor G4
Locked
Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
–
| Game | Google Tensor G4 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 |
|---|---|---|
| BGMI/PUBG Mobile |
60 FPS (Smooth)
40 FPS (Ultra HD) |
–
– |
| Call of Duty Mobile |
90 FPS (Low)
Locked (Max) |
–
– |
| Free Fire |
60 FPS (Smooth)
40 FPS (Ultra) |
–
– |
| Genshin Impact |
60 FPS (Low)
Locked (Highest) |
–
– |
| Fortnite |
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 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 |
| Launch Date | August 2024 | November 2022 |
| Class | Flagship | Flagship |
| Model Number | GS201 | SM8550-AB, SM8550-AC2 |
| Manufacturing | Samsung | TSMC |
CPU
| Core Configuration | 1x 3.1GHz - Cortex X4 3x 2.6GHz - Cortex A720 4x 1.92GHz - Cortex A520 |
1x 3.2 GHz - Cortex X3 2x 2.8 GHz - Cortex A715 2x 2.8 GHz - Cortex A710 3x 2 GHz - Cortex A510 |
| CPU Cores | 8 | 8 |
| Max Clock Speed | 3100 MHz | 3360 MHz |
| Architecture | ARMv9.2-A | ARMv9-A |
| L2 Cache | - | 1 MB |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB | 8 MB |
| Process Node | 4 nm | 4 nm (N4P) |
| TDP | 6 W | 8.5 W |
GPU
| GPU | ARM Mali-G715 MP7 | Adreno 740 |
| GPU Architecture | Valhall 4th Generation | Adreno 700 |
| GPU Frequency | 940 MHz | 680 MHz |
| Neural Processing Unit | Tensor NPU | Hexagon NPU |
| Shading Units | 128 shaders | 1024 |
| Compute Performance | 1.68 TFLOPS | 2.0 TFLOPS |
| Ray Tracing Support | No | Yes |
| Max Refresh Rate | 120Hz | 144 Hz (QHD+), 60 Hz (4K) |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| OpenCL | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| DirectX | 12 | 12 |
Memory & Storage
| Memory Type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X |
| Frequency | 4266 MHz | 4200 MHz |
| Bus | 4x 16-bit | 4x16-bit channels |
| Max Bandwidth | 68.26 GB/s | 67.2 GB/s |
| Max RAM Size | 16 GB | 24 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1, UFS 4.0 | UFS 3.1, UFS 4.0 |
ISP & Multimedia
| Max Camera | 200MP single camera | 200 MP (single) |
| Max Display Resolution | 3840 x 2400 | 3840x2160 |
| Video Recording | 8K @ 30FPS, 4K @ 120FPS | 8K HDR @ 30FPS, 4K @ 120FPS, 720p @ 960FPS (slow-mo) |
| Video Playback | 8K @ 30FPS, 4K @ 120FPS | 8K HDR @ 60FPS, 4K @ 120FPS |
| Video Codecs | H.264, H.265 (HEVC), AV1, VP9 | H.264, H.265 (HEVC), VP9, AV1 |
| Audio Codecs | AAC, AIFF, CAF, MP3, MP4, WAV | AAC, AIFF, CAF, MP3, MP4, WAV |
Connectivity
| Modem | Exynos 5400 5G | Snapdragon X70 5G Modem-RF System |
| 4G | Yes | LTE Cat. 24 (FDD/TDD) |
| 5G | Yes | Sub-6 GHz & mmWave; SA/NSA; DSDA |
| Download Speed | 14.79 Gbps | Up to 10 Gbps |
| Upload Speed | 3.87 Gbps | Up to 3.5 Gbps |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi0-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Navigation | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC |