Google Tensor G5 vs Google Tensor G4
Across 12 measured categories, the Google Tensor G5 comes out ahead.
I put the Google Tensor G5 and the Google Tensor G4 side by side to see how they really compare. On graphics, the Google Tensor G5 runs the PowerVR DXT-48-1536 while the Google Tensor G4 runs the ARM Mali-G715 MP7. 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 G5
7 advantages
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38% faster Geekbench multi-core score
6,301 vs 4,581
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19% faster Geekbench single-core score
2,298 vs 1,936
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680 MHz higher CPU clock
3780 MHz vs 3100 MHz
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Larger L3 cache
8 MB vs 4 MB
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1 nm smaller semiconductor size
3 nm vs 4 nm
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Higher GPU FLOPS
1689.6 GFLOPS vs 1684.4 GFLOPS
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1,067 MHz higher RAM speed
5333 MHz vs 4266 MHz
Google Tensor G4
1 advantage
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12% higher AnTuTu score
14.85 Lakhs vs 13.27 Lakhs
Benchmark charts
AnTuTu v11 Total
Geekbench Single-Core
Geekbench Multi-Core
Specifications Comparison
Here is how the Google Tensor G5 and the Google Tensor G4 compare across every spec. In each row, the stronger value is highlighted so the differences are easy to spot.
| Launch Date | August 2025 | August 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset Class | Flagship | Flagship |
| Manufacturer | ||
| Model Number | GS501 | GS401 |
| Total Cores | 8 | 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Core Configuration | 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 |
| Max Frequency | 3780 MHz | 3100 MHz |
| Instruction Set | ARMv9.2-A | ARMv9.2-A |
| Process Node | 3 nm | 4 nm |
| Manufacturing | TSMC | Samsung |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | - |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB | 4 MB |
| TDP | 6 W | 6 W |
| GPU Name | PowerVR DXT-48-1536 | ARM Mali-G715 MP7 |
|---|---|---|
| GPU Frequency | 1100 MHz | 940 MHz |
| Shading Units | 128 | 1344 shaders |
| FLOPS | 1689.6 GFLOPS | 1684.4 GFLOPS |
| Ray Tracing Support | No | No |
| NPU | - | Google Edge TPU |
| API Support | Vulkan 1.4, OpenCL 3.0, OpenGL ES 3.2 | Vulkan 1.3, OpenGL ES 3.2, OpenCL 2.0 |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X |
|---|---|---|
| RAM Frequency | 5333 MHz | 4266 MHz |
| Memory Bus | 4x 16-bit | 4x 16-bit |
| Max Bandwidth | 68.2 GB/s | 68.26 GB/s |
| Max RAM Size | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 4.0 | UFS 4.0 |
| Camera Support | 200MP | 200MP |
|---|---|---|
| Video Capture | 8K at 30FPS, 4K at 120FPS | 8K at 30FPS, 4K at 120FPS |
| Max Display Resolution | WQHD+ | 4K |
| Video Playback | 8K at 30FPS, 4K at 120FPS | 8K at 30FPS, 4K at 120FPS |
| Video Codecs | H.264, H.265, HEVC, AV1, VP9 | H.264, H.265 (HEVC), AV1, VP9 |
| Audio Codecs | AAC, AIFF, CAF, MP3, MP4, WAV | AAC, AIFF, CAF, MP3, MP4, WAV |
| Modem | Samsung Exynos 5400 5G | Samsung Exynos 5400 |
|---|---|---|
| Network Support | 5G | 5G |
| Download Speed | 14.79 Gbps | 14.79 Gbps |
| Upload Speed | 3.5 Gbps | 3.87 Gbps |
| Wi-Fi | 7 | 7 |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 5.3 |
| Navigation | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS |
Benchmark results
| Total | 13,26,623 | 14,85,111 |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | 4,63,275 | 5,20,100 |
| GPU | 4,11,537 | 4,16,199 |
| Memory | 2,33,612 | 2,32,401 |
| UX | 2,12,199 | 3,16,411 |
| Single-Core | 2,298 | 1,936 |
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| Multi-Core | 6,301 | 4,581 |
Overall Score
Each category scored out of 100.
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