We compared the Google Tensor G5 vs Google Tensor G4. The Tensor G5 features an octa-core CPU with the PowerVR DXT GPU, while the Tensor G4 has an octa-core CPU with the ARM Mali-G715 MP7 GPU. We compare both SoCs in terms of benchmarks and specifications.
Review
CPU Performance
Tensor G5
61
Tensor G4
45
GPU Performance
Tensor G5
34
Tensor G4
37
Total Score
Tensor G5
47
Tensor G4
38
AnTuTu 10
AnTuTu tests CPU, GPU, RAM, and I/O performance.Tensor G5
+40% better
1,326,623
Tensor G4
950,533
| CPU | 463,275 | 141,718 |
| GPU | 411,537 | 449,497 |
| MEM | 233,612 | 176,019 |
| UX | 212,199 | 183,299 |
| TOTAL | 1,326,623 | 950,533 |
Geekbench 6
Geekbench measures CPU performance in single-core and multi-core scenarios.Single Core
Tensor G5
+26% better
2,298
Tensor G4
1,823
Multi Core
Tensor G5
+49% better
6,301
Tensor G4
4,234
| Multi Core | 6,301 | 4,234 |
| Single Core | 2,298 | 1,823 |
Advantages of Google Tensor G5
- 40% higher AnTuTu score (1.32M vs 950K)
- 22% Faster CPU clock speed (3780 MHz vs 3100 MHz)
- Advanced 3 nm fabrication vs 4 nm
- 26% faster single-core and 49% faster multi-core in Geekbench 6
- 25% higher GPU frequency (1100 MHz vs 940 MHz).
Specifications Comparison
Tensor G5
vs
Tensor G4
CPU
| Architecture | 1x Cortex-X4 – 3.78GHz, 5x Cortex-A725 – 3.05GHz, 2x Cortex-A520 – 2.25GHz | 1x Cortex-X4 – 3.1GHz, 3x Cortex-A720 – 2.6GHz, 4x Cortex-A520 – 1.95GHz |
| Cores | 8 | 8 |
| Frequency | 3780 MHz | 3100 MHz |
| Instruction Set | ARMv9.2-A | ARMv9.2-A |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | – |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB | 4 MB |
| Manufacturing | TSMC N3E | Samsung |
| Process | 3 nm | 4 nm |
| TDP | 6 W | 6 W |
Connectivity
| 4G Support | Yes | Yes (LTE Cat.24) |
| 5G Support | Sub-6GHz (mmWave support varies by region) | Sub-6GHz and mmWave support |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 5.3 |
| Download Speed | 14.79 Gbps | 14.79 Gbps |
| Modem | Samsung Exynos 5400 5G | Samsung Exynos 5400 5G |
| Navigation | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS |
| Upload Speed | 3.5 Gbps | 3.87 Gbps |
| WiFi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) | Wi-Fi 7 |
GPU
| Architecture | PowerVR D-Series | Valhall 4th Generation |
| DirectX Version | Not specified | 12 |
| FLOPS | 1.536 TFLOPS | 2.55 TFLOPS |
| GPU Frequency | 1100 MHz | 940 MHz |
| GPU Name | Imagination Technologies PowerVR DXT-48-1536 | ARM Mali-G715 MP7 |
| Max Display Refresh Rate | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Neural Process | No dedicated NPU in GPU | No dedicated NPU in GPU |
| OpenCL Version | 3.0 | 2.0 |
| Ray Tracing Support | No | No |
| Shading Units | 128 | 1344 shaders |
| Vulkan Version | 1.3 | 1.3 |
ISP
| Audio Codecs | AAC, AIFF, CAF, MP3, MP4, WAV | AAC, AIFF, CAF, MP3, MP4, WAV |
| Max Camera Resolution | 200MP single camera | 200MP single camera |
| Max Display Resolution | 3840 x 2400 | 3840 x 2400 |
| Video Capture | 8K@30fps, 4K@120fps | 8K@30fps, 4K@120fps |
| Video Codecs | H.264, H.265/HEVC, AV1, VP9 | H.264, H.265/HEVC, AV1, VP9 |
| Video Playback | 8K@30fps, 4K@120fps | 8K@30fps, 4K@120fps |
Info
| Announced | August 2025 | August 2024 |
| Class | Flagship | Flagship |
| Model Number | – | GS201 |
Memory
| Bus | 4x 16-bit | 4x 16-bit |
| Frequency | 8533 MHz | 4266 MHz |
| Max Bandwidth | 68.26 GB/s | 68.26 GB/s |
| Max RAM Size | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 4.0 | UFS 3.1, UFS 4.0 |
| Type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X |