GoogleReleased 2024
Google Tensor G4
A entry-level pick in the mobile chipsets line-up, with 3.1 GHz up front.
35/100
3.1 GHzMali G71514 TOPSEdge TPU v3Wi-Fi 7Google
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Why we rate it
- 5G
- Above-average efficiency cores
- Below-average performance cores
Score profile
Scored against the mobile chipsets classWhere the Google Tensor G4 wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Compute
Total cores8
Performance cores1
Efficiency cores7
Max clock3.1 GHz
Process4 nm
GPU
GPUMali G715
GPU max clock940 MHz
AI / NPU
NPUEdge TPU v3
AI performance14
Connectivity
5GYes
Max download5000
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7
Identity
ManufacturerGoogle
Release year2024
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Highlighted cell = better in that rowGoogle Tensor G4 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3
Google Tensor G4Snapdragon 8s Gen 3
| GoogleGoogle Tensor G4This page | QualcommSnapdragon 8s Gen 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 35 /100 | 35 /100 |
| Max clock | 3.1 GHzBetter | 3 GHz |
| Cores | 8 | 8 |
| Process | 4 nm | 4 nm |
| AI tops | 14 | 30Better |
| GPU | Mali G715 | Adreno 735 |
Who it's for
Is the Google Tensor G4 right for you?
Buy it if
Buyers on a budget
Anyone who needs a dependable mobile chipset for the essentials without overspending.
Skip it if
Skip it if
You need flagship-tier performance, in which case a higher-tier mobile chipset is the better call.
Performance builder
Chasing frames and headroom in a high-end rig.
okay
Mainstream builder
Wants strong value in a balanced build.
good
Budget builder
Stretching every pound in an entry rig.
good
Common questions
Before you buy
Is the Google Tensor G4 worth it?
It depends on what you need. It scores 35/100 against other mobile chipsets, a entry-level result where the class average is around 47.
What stands out on the Google Tensor G4?
Its 5g stands out, a genuinely useful feature if your setup calls for it.
How does it compare to the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3?
The Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 scores 43/100 versus this one at 35/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.
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