Google Tensor G4 vs Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
The Google Tensor G4 and the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 are both flagship chips, made by Google and Qualcomm. In Geekbench 6, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 is 49% faster in multi-core (6,750 vs 4,520) and 18% faster in single-core. In 3DMark Steel Nomad Light, a graphics test, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 scores 57% higher (1,642 vs 1,049).
Benchmarks head to head
Full chipset rankingMulti-core Geekbench 6
Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 +49%Single-core Geekbench 6
Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 +18%Graphics 3DMark Steel Nomad Light
Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 +57%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.
| Google Tensor G4 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Maker | Qualcomm | |
| Class | Flagship | Flagship |
| Announced | Aug 2024 | Oct 2023 |
| Process | 4 nm Samsung | 4 nm TSMC |
| CPU | 8 cores 1× 3.1 GHz + 3× 2.6 GHz + 4× 1.92 GHz | 8 cores 1× 3.3 GHz + 3× 3.2 GHz + 2× 3.0 GHz + 2× 2.3 GHz |
| Max CPU speed | 3.1 GHz | 3.3 GHz |
| GPU | Mali-G715 MC7 | Adreno 750 |
| 5G modem | 5G via a separate modem | Built-in 5G |
| Place in our ranking | #37 of 102 | #25 of 102 (better) |
| Geekbench 6 single-core | 1,870 | 2,200 (better) |
| Geekbench 6 multi-core | 4,520 | 6,750 (better) |
| Graphics (3DMark Steel Nomad Light) | 1,049 | 1,642 (better) |
| Phones in our database | 6 phones | 21 phones |
| Best-rated phone | Google Pixel 9 Pro XL 8.1 | Xiaomi 14 Ultra 8.5 |
| Lowest US launch price | $499 Google Pixel 10a | $549 REDMAGIC 10 Air |
| Newest phone | Google Pixel 10a Feb 2026 | vivo X Fold5 Jun 2025 |
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
Phones with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
21 phones in our database, best rated first.
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8.5
Xiaomi 14 Ultra
6.73″ 120 Hz, 50 MP camera, 5,000 mAh
No US price + Compare -
8.4
HONOR 400 Pro
6.7″ 120 Hz, 200 MP camera, 5,300 mAh
No US price + Compare -
8.3
vivo X Fold5
8.03″ 120 Hz, 50 MP camera, 6,000 mAh
No US price + Compare -
8.3
HONOR Magic6 Pro
6.8″ 120 Hz, 50 MP camera, 5,600 mAh
No US price + Compare
Google Tensor G4 vs Snapdragon 8 Gen 3: FAQ
Which is faster, the Google Tensor G4 or the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3?
In Geekbench 6, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 is 49% faster in multi-core (6,750 vs 4,520) and 18% faster in single-core. In 3DMark Steel Nomad Light, a graphics test, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 scores 57% higher (1,642 vs 1,049). Real-world speed also depends on how well each phone keeps the chip cool and on its software.
Is the Google Tensor G4 or the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 better for gaming?
3DMark Steel Nomad Light measures graphics performance, which matters most for games. The Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 scores 57% higher than the Google Tensor G4 (1,642 vs 1,049). Cooling, screen refresh rate and game support also make a difference, so check the phones themselves.
Which is newer, the Google Tensor G4 or the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3?
The Google Tensor G4 is newer: it was announced in August 2024, while the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 was announced in October 2023.
Which phones use the Google Tensor G4 and the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3?
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. The Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 powers 21 phones in our database, including the Xiaomi 14 Ultra, HONOR 400 Pro and vivo X Fold5. The lowest US launch price with this chip is $549, for the REDMAGIC 10 Air.
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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