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.
Google Tensor G5 vs Snapdragon 8s Gen 4: AnTuTu Score
AnTuTu Benchmark | Tensor G5 | Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 |
AnTuTu Score | 1,291,252 | 2,104,905 |
CPU | 457,073 | 483,422 |
GPU | 382,578 | 891,935 |
Memory | 242,613 | 388,619 |
UX | 208,988 | 340,929 |
In our first AnTuTu benchmark, the Tensor G5, running on the Pixel 10 Pro, got an overall score of 1,291,252 points. Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8s Gen 4, on the other hand, crossed the 2-million mark, with 2,104,905 points, posting about 63% faster performance.
If we look at the CPU scores, the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 is 5.8% faster and the Adreno 825 GPU is a whopping 2.3x faster than the Tensor G5 GPU. The AnTuTu benchmark shows that Google has nearly matched the CPU performance with the Tensor G5, but the GPU performance is not up to the mark.
Tensor G5 vs Snapdragon 8s Gen 4: Geekbench Score
Geekbench 6 CPU | Tensor G5 | Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 |
Single-core | 2,285 | 2,158 |
Multi-core | 6,191 | 6,989 |
In our Geekbench 6 CPU test, the Tensor G5 scored 2,285 in single-core tasks and 6,191 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 5.9% 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, both chipsets are nearly matching in CPU performance.
Tensor G5 vs Snapdragon 8s Gen 4: CPU Throttling Test
CPU Throttling Test | Tensor G5 | Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 |
Maximum Score | 408,383 GIPS | 549,579 GIPS |
Average Score | 289,135 GIPS | 485,827 GIPS |
Minimum Score | 239,312 GIPS | 414,382 GIPS |
Throttling Percentage (Higher is better) | 61% | 80% |
To assess the CPU on heavy multi-core workload, we ran the 15-min CPU Throttling Test. Here, the Tensor G5 throttled to 61% of its maximum performance, and the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 performed much better, with a throttling percentage of 80%.
The Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 maintained its peak CPU performance for about six minutes, compared to Tensor G5's two minutes. Even after running the test for 15 minutes, the 8s Gen 4 continued to offer great performance under heavy stress.
Tensor G5 vs Snapdragon 8s Gen 4: Benchmark Gallery
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 | Zoned UFS 4.0 (512GB and above) 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 sum up, Google's Tensor G5 is not 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, however, for heavy CPU-bound workloads, the 8s Gen 4 is a much better pick. On top of that, as seen in the AnTuTu benchmark, the Tensor G5 struggles to deliver a strong GPU performance.
