Google Tensor G4 and Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite are two flagship mobile processors of 2024. Tensor G4 SoC is Google’s chip made in partnership with Samsung for the new Pixel 9 series. Meanwhile, the Snapdragon 8 Elite SoC is made by TSMC and will be powering most high-end Android phones in the coming several months. Besides having different makers, the two chips also have key differences in their specifications. Let’s see if these differences appear in the performance of the two chips. To check this, we will be comparing the Tensor G4 vs Snapdragon 8 Elite AnTuTu scores, Geekbench scores and similar synthetic test results.
Note: We have referred to AnTuTu results from our in-house Pixel 9 Pro XL (Tensor G4) and Realme GT 7 Pro (Snapdragon 8 Elite).
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Tensor G4 vs Snapdragon 8 Elite: key differences
Tensor G4 advantages over Snapdragon 8 Elite
- Since Tensor G4 is custom-designed for Pixel smartphones, it could work more efficiently for the new Pixel 9 series’ AI features. Even Google says the Tensor G4 wasn’t “designed to beat some specific benchmark” but rather to “meet our use cases.”
- Tensor G4 has a dedicated Titan M2 co-processor for enhanced privacy and security on the Pixel phones.
Snapdragon 8 Elite advantages over Tensor G4
- Snapdragon 8 Elite is based on a newer TSMC 3nm process node while Tensor G4 sticks to Samsung’s less efficient and older 4nm process node.
- The Snapdragon chip sports a slightly more advanced instruction set than the Tensor chip, meaning the former can be quicker and better at executing various commands.
- Snapdragon 8 Elite has a higher clock speed of 4.32GHz while Tensor G4 can hit up to 3.1 GHz only.
- The Snapdragon chipset also features a power-efficient AI engine for multimodal generative AI tasks.
Note: We have dedicated articles for Tensor G4 and Snapdragon 8 Elite wherein you can find their respective specs and scores.
Tensor G4 vs Snapdragon 8 Elite: AnTuTu scores
AnTuTu tests the performance of a processor in terms of CPU, GPU, memory, and UX (user experience). The average of all these individual scores is called the AnTuTu score of a phone.
| ANTUTU (V10) | Tensor G4 | Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| AnTuTu score | 13,23,184 | 26,48,213 |
| CPU | 3,94,284 | 5,72,308 |
| GPU | 4,53,826 | 11,00,614 |
| Memory | 2,61,584 | 5,93,645 |
| UX | 2,13,490 | 3,81,646 |
Meanwhile, OnePlus has officially revealed the OnePlus 13 AnTuTu score is 30,94,447.
Tensor G4 vs Snapdragon 8 Elite: Geekbench scores
Geekbench focuses solely on the CPU performance of a chip. We have shared the single-core and multi-core test results below:
| GEEKBENCH SCORES | Tensor G4 | Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| Single-core | 1,964 | 3,053 |
| Multi-core | 4,235 | 9,343 |
Tensor G4 vs Snapdragon 8 Elite: PCMark scores
PCMark tests the device’s performance while running real-world modern office tasks. It runs a simulation of the commonly used apps in an office atmosphere.
| TESTS | Tensor G4 | Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| PCMark performance (10-15 minutes) | 13,680 | 20,762 |
Tensor G4 vs Snapdragon 8 Elite: Burnout benchmark
Burnout checks how well the performance is sustained when the phone is put through the throttle.
| BURNOUT BENCHMARK | Tensor G4 | Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| Performance under throttling | 39.0 percent | 44.1 percent |
(The higher the score, the better the stability of the chipset for long durations.)
Note:- The results for the Burnout benchmark may vary for other phones with these chips due to their varied software optimisation and cooling mechanisms.
Tensor G4 vs Snapdragon 8 Elite specifications
| BASIS | Tensor G4 | Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| Process | 4nm | 3nm |
| Manufacturer | Samsung | TSMC |
| Cores | 8 | 8 |
| CPU Structure | 1x Cortex-X4 at 3.10GHz | 2 Oryon (Phoenix L) cores at 4.32GHz + 6 Oryon (Phoenix M) cores at 3.53GHz |
| CPU max frequency | 3,100 MHz | 4,320 MHz |
| CPU Bit | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| Instruction set | ARMv9.2 | ARMv9.2-A |
| GPU | ARM Mali-G715 GPU (940 MHz) | Adreno 830 (1100 MHz) |
| NPU | Yes | Hexagon |
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FAQs
Which processor will be best for gaming and everyday tasks, the Tensor G4 or the Snapdragon 8 Elite?
Although the GPU clock speeds are higher on the Tensor chip, the rumoured AnTuTu and Geekbench scores of the Snapdragon chip are better. We will have a definite answer once we review phones powered by both these chips. Stay tuned for that.
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