Google's Tensor G5 chipset is powering the recently-launched Pixel 10 series, so we have taken the opportunity to compare it with Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 processor. While Google never claims to deliver the fastest performance, let's see whether it comes close to matching the 8-series Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 processor, which was launched in 2025. So without wasting any time, let's dive in.
Tensor G5 vs Snapdragon 8s Gen 4: Geekbench Score
Geekbench 6 CPU | Tensor G5 (Leaked) | Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 |
Single-core | 2,276 | 2,158 |
Multi-core | 6,173 | 6,989 |
In a leaked Geekbench listing, the Google Tensor G5 running on the Pixel 10 Pro Fold, scored 2,276 in single-core tasks and 6,173 in multi-core tasks. Whereas, Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 got a score of 2,158 and 6,989 in single-core and multi-core tests, respectively. Here, the Tensor G5 leads by over 5% in single-core tasks, and the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 is about 13% faster in multi-threaded tasks.
Both chipsets have a similar 8-core CPU setup, however, the Tensor G5 does slightly better in single-core tasks, as its prime core frequency is slightly higher. But the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4, despite packing somewhat older CPU cores, delivers a moderate gain in heavy, all-core workloads. All in all, in early benchmark results, both chipsets are nearly matching in CPU performance.
Google Tensor G5 vs Snapdragon 8s Gen 4: AnTuTu Score
AnTuTu Benchmark | Tensor G5 (Leaked) | Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 |
AnTuTu Score | 1,140,286 | 2,104,905 |
CPU | 313,500 | 483,422 |
GPU | 394,695 | 891,935 |
Memory | 246,571 | 388,619 |
UX | 185,520 | 340,929 |
A Reddit leak has given us our first look at the Tensor G5's AnTuTu performance and it has got an overall score of 1,140,286 points. Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8s Gen 4, on the other hand, achieved almost double, with 2,104,905 points. If we look at the CPU scores, the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 is 54% faster and the Adreno 825 GPU is around 2.3x faster than the Tensor G5.
While the leaked AnTuTu score of Tensor G5 is quite disappointing, it's still early to draw a conclusion. We will be running the AnTuTu benchmark on the Pixel 10 series, so wait for our first-party results.
Tensor G5 vs Snapdragon 8s Gen 4: Specs Comparison
Specs | Tensor G5 | Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 |
Process Node | TSMC’s 3nm (N3E) | TSMC’s 4nm |
CPU | 8-core Arm Cortex CPU | 8-core Kryo CPU |
CPU Cores | 1x Cortex-X4 (3.78GHz), 5x Cortex-A725 (3.05GHz), 2x Cortex-A520 (2.25GHz) | 1x Cortex-X4 (3.2GHz), 3x Cortex-A720 (3.0GHz), 2x Cortex-A720 (2.8GHz), 2x Cortex-A720 (2.0GHz) |
GPU | Imagination Technologies DXT-48-1536 GPU, No Ray Tracing | Adreno 825 GPU |
Storage and Memory | UFS 4.0 and LPDDR5X | UFS 4.0, LPDDR5X memory, up to 4800MHz |
NPU | New Google Edge TPU | New Hexagon AI Engine, On-device multimodal AI support |
ISP | New ISP, Shoot 4K video at 60 FPS | 18-bit Triple AI Spectra ISP, Up to 320MP photo capture, 4K HDR video at 60 FPS |
Modem | Samsung Exynos 5400 5G modem, Sub-6GHz 5G band support (India) | Snapdragon X75 5G modem, Peak Download Speed 10Gbps, Peak Upload Speed 3.5 Gbps |
Connectivity | Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 7, and Bluetooth 6.0 | Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6.0 and UWB |
Verdict
To conclude, with the Tensor G5, Google has not developed a flagship-grade chipset, but it's more focused on delivering balanced performance, with a particular focus on efficiency. It almost matches the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 in CPU performance, if we go by Geekbench results. However, in the AnTuTu benchmark, the Tensor G5 struggles to deliver a strong performance. For detailed benchmark results, stay tuned with us as we bring you first-party results directly from the Pixel 10 series.
