Exynos 1680 vs Google Tensor G4
The Exynos 1680 is a mid-range chip from Samsung, and the Google Tensor G4 is a flagship chip. In Geekbench 6, the two chips are nearly level in multi-core (4,509 vs 4,520), but the Google Tensor G4 is 36% faster in single-core. In 3DMark Steel Nomad Light, a graphics test, the Google Tensor G4 scores 37% higher (1,049 vs 765).
Benchmarks head to head
Full chipset rankingMulti-core Geekbench 6
Nearly levelSingle-core Geekbench 6
Google Tensor G4 +36%Graphics 3DMark Steel Nomad Light
Google Tensor G4 +37%Higher is better. Bars are relative to the faster chip in each test. A dash means we don’t have a reliable result for that chip yet.
Key facts
Specs from the chip makers. The better result in each benchmark is highlighted.
| Exynos 1680 | Google Tensor G4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Maker | Samsung | |
| Class | Mid-range | Flagship |
| Announced | Mar 2026 | Aug 2024 |
| Process | 4 nm Samsung | 4 nm Samsung |
| CPU | 8 cores 1× 2.9 GHz + 4× 2.6 GHz + 3× 1.95 GHz | 8 cores 1× 3.1 GHz + 3× 2.6 GHz + 4× 1.92 GHz |
| Max CPU speed | 2.9 GHz | 3.1 GHz |
| GPU | Xclipse 550 | Mali-G715 MC7 |
| 5G modem | Built-in 5G | 5G via a separate modem |
| Place in our ranking | #39 of 102 | #37 of 102 (better) |
| Geekbench 6 single-core | 1,378 | 1,870 (better) |
| Geekbench 6 multi-core | 4,509 | 4,520 |
| Graphics (3DMark Steel Nomad Light) | 765 | 1,049 (better) |
| Phones in our database | 1 phone | 6 phones |
| Best-rated phone | Samsung Galaxy A57 5G 6.9 | Google Pixel 9 Pro XL 8.1 |
| Lowest US launch price | $550 Samsung Galaxy A57 5G | $499 Google Pixel 10a |
| Newest phone | Samsung Galaxy A57 5G Mar 2026 | Google Pixel 10a Feb 2026 |
Phones with the Exynos 1680
1 phone in our database, best rated first.
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6.9
Samsung Galaxy A57 5G
6.7″ 120 Hz, 50 MP camera, 5,000 mAh
From $549.99 + Compare
Phones with the Google Tensor G4
6 phones in our database, best rated first.
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8.1 Discontinued
Google Pixel 9 Pro XL
6.8″ 120 Hz, 50 MP camera, 5,060 mAh
From $1,099 + Compare -
8.0 Discontinued
Google Pixel 9 Pro
6.3″ 120 Hz, 50 MP camera, 4,700 mAh
From $999 + Compare -
7.4 Discontinued
Google Pixel 9
6.3″ 120 Hz, 50 MP camera, 4,700 mAh
From $799 + Compare -
7.1
Google Pixel 10a
6.3″ 120 Hz, 48 MP camera, 5,100 mAh
From $499 + Compare
Exynos 1680 vs Google Tensor G4: FAQ
Which is faster, the Exynos 1680 or the Google Tensor G4?
In Geekbench 6, the two chips are nearly level in multi-core (4,509 vs 4,520), but the Google Tensor G4 is 36% faster in single-core. In 3DMark Steel Nomad Light, a graphics test, the Google Tensor G4 scores 37% higher (1,049 vs 765). Real-world speed also depends on how well each phone keeps the chip cool and on its software.
Is the Exynos 1680 or the Google Tensor G4 better for gaming?
3DMark Steel Nomad Light measures graphics performance, which matters most for games. The Google Tensor G4 scores 37% higher than the Exynos 1680 (1,049 vs 765). Cooling, screen refresh rate and game support also make a difference, so check the phones themselves.
Which is newer, the Exynos 1680 or the Google Tensor G4?
The Exynos 1680 is newer: it was announced in March 2026, while the Google Tensor G4 was announced in August 2024.
Which phones use the Exynos 1680 and the Google Tensor G4?
The Exynos 1680 powers one phone in our database: the Samsung Galaxy A57 5G. The lowest US launch price with this chip is $550, for the Samsung Galaxy A57 5G. The Google Tensor G4 powers 6 phones in our database, including the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL, Google Pixel 9 Pro and Google Pixel 9. The lowest US launch price with this chip is $499, for the Google Pixel 10a.
Where do these benchmark scores come from?
They are reference results for each chip: the median of several Geekbench 6 runs on retail phones. The 3DMark Steel Nomad Light graphics score is the median of the results for retail phones with the chip in the official ranking of UL, the maker of 3DMark. The same chip can score a little differently from phone to phone, depending on cooling, clock speeds and software.
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