Tensor G4 Vs Snapdragon 8 Gen 4: Which one is better?

Google Tensor G4 and Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 both are flagship chipsets that offer an enhanced user experience. Alphabet-owned Google developed the Tensor G4 SoC in collaboration with Samsung that offers 20% longer and faster charging as compared to the previous Tensor G3 chip.

Whereas, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 chipset is developed by Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), which is all set to be equipped in maximum top-notch Android models soon. 

Besides, being developed by different companies, they support a few major key differences that are briefly discussed below:

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Major differences: Tensor G4 Vs Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 (expected)

Tensor G4 over Snapdragon 8 Gen 4

• Tensor G4’s Mali-G715 GPU is integrated into the entire Pixel 9 series, with a bigger clock speed in contrast to Snapdragon 8 Gen 4’s Adreno 760 GPU. 
• Tensor G4 is specifically customised for the Pixel smartphones, Gemini models include Gemini 1.5 pro developer, which is now the number 1 L-M SYS chatbot arena leaderboard and offers artificial intelligence-powered features.
• Tensor G4 supports Titan M2 co-processor which ensures improved security and efficiently protects users.

Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 advantages over Tensor G4 

• Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 is tipped to rely on the latest TSMC’s 3 nm process node, whereas Tensor G4 adheres to the South Korean-based tech giant and oldest 4 nm process node.
• Additionally, this flagship chip is expected to boast a cutting-edge illustration set in contrast to the Tensor chip, which pushes the boundaries towards excellence, as it hints towards the enhancement in executing several commands.
• According to rumours, Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 would support a higher clock speed of 4.2GHz, whereas Tensor G4 can only hit up to 3.1GHz.