Tensor G4 VS Tensor G5

We are comparing the Tensor G4 (Google) with the Tensor G5 (Google). Scroll down to the pros and cons of each chipset, in-depth specs, and benchmarking scores.

Last Updated: March 28, 2026

KEY DIFFERENCES OF Tensor G4 AND Tensor G5

Here’s how Tensor G4 and Tensor G5 stack up against each other in their most impactful areas.

Tensor G4: 2 advantages Tensor G5: 3 advantages

Reasons to consider the Tensor G4

2
  • 10% higher AnTuTu V11 score (1487240 vs 1351330)
  • 1.2× more GPU pipelines (7 vs 6)

Reasons to consider the Tensor G5

3
  • 15% higher Single-Core Geekbench score (2276 vs 1984)
  • 29% higher Multi-Core Geekbench score (6213 vs 4825)
  • 22% higher CPU frequency (3780 MHz vs 3100 MHz)

SPECIFICATION TABLE COMPARISON OF Tensor G4 AND Tensor G5

Below is the detailed specification table comparing Tensor G4 and Tensor G5.

Note: Highlighted specs mean that SoC wins that spec row.

If neither side is highlighted, it is a tie or there is not enough data for both specs.

Specification Tensor G4 Tensor G5
General Information
Name: Tensor G4 Tensor G5
Brand: Google Google
Class: High-End High-End
Release Date: August 13, 2024 August 20, 2025
Foundry: Samsung Foundry TSMC
Instruction Set: ARMv9.2-A ARMv9.2-A
CPU
CPU Cores: 8 8
CPU Architecture: 1x 3.1 GHz Cortex-X4, 3x 2.6 GHz Cortex-A720, 4x 1.92 GHz Cortex-A520 1x 3.78 GHz Cortex-X4, 5x 3.05 GHz Cortex-A725, 2x 2.25 GHz Cortex-A520
CPU Frequency: 3100 MHz 3780 MHz
Graphics (GPU)
GPU Model: Mali-G715 MP7 PowerVR GPU
Graphics Architecture: Valhall 4th gen
GPU Frequency: 940 MHz 1100 MHz
GPU Pipelines: 7 6
Shading Units: 128 128
GPU FLOPS: 1684.4 Gigaflops 1536 Gigaflops
Memory Subsystem
Memory Type: LPDDR5X LPDDR5X
Max Memory Size: 16 GB 16 GB
Memory Frequency: 4266 MHz 4266 MHz
Memory Bandwidth: 68.2 Gb/s 68.2 Gb/s
Memory Bus Width: 4x 16 Bit 4x 16 Bit
Benchmark Scores
GEEKBENCH
Single-Core (V6) 1984 2276
Multi-Core (V6) 4825 6213
GPU (V6) 6549 3696
Asset Compression 191.8 MB/sec 284.2 MB/sec
HTML 5 Browser 148.7 pages/sec 188.4 pages/sec
PDF Renderer 158.3 Mpixels/sec 219.7 Mpixels/sec
Image Detection 123.4 images/sec 147.9 images/sec
HDR 134.5 Mpixels/sec 181.5 Mpixels/sec
Background Blur 15.6 images/sec 24.2 images/sec
Photo Processing 46 images/sec 61.1 images/sec
Ray Tracing 4.8 Mpixels/sec 7.51 Mpixels/sec
ANTUTU SCORE
Overall (AnTuTu V11) 1487240 1351330
CPU 520180 610905
GPU 416466 180044
MEM 231906 219947
UX 318688 340434
Overall (AnTuTu V10) 1291119 1030472
CPU 387719 266714
GPU 456122 359552
MEM 207898 236256
UX 239380 167950
Connectivity & I/O
Cellular Download Speed: Up to 10000 Mbps Up to 10000 Mbps
Wi-Fi Version: Wi-Fi 7 Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth Version: 5.3 6.0
AI & Acceleration
Neural Processor: Tensor Tensor

Tip: indicates a higher-is-better spec advantage, while indicates a lower-is-better advantage.

PERFORMANCE CHART COMPARISON OF Tensor G4 AND Tensor G5

The charts below visualize how Tensor G4 and Tensor G5 stack up in key performance metrics.

Radar Chart Comparison

Category scores overview (0 to 100)
Tensor G4
Tensor G5

Bullet Chart Comparison

Market Top is the best score found. Colored bars are % of market top (0 to 100).
Market Top
Tensor G4
Tensor G5

Release Timeline of Tensor G4 and Tensor G5

Tensor G4
372 days
Tensor G5

Tensor G4 was released 1 year, 7 days earlier than Tensor G5.

Domain Score Summary

Scores are generated by Comparigon's scoring algorithm and are intended as a high-level guide. They may not map 1-to-1 with the individual spec-by-spec comparisons shown in the table.

Tensor G4 Tensor G5
ALL
Overall
Difference: 1
Leads
Tensor G4
76
Tensor G5
77
Benchmark
Difference: 1
Leads
Tensor G4
69
Tensor G5
68
CPU
Difference: 6
Leads
Tensor G4
65
Tensor G5
71
Graphics
Difference: 1
Leads
Tensor G4
68
Tensor G5
67
Memory
Difference: 0
Tie
Tensor G4
81
Tensor G5
81
Connectivity
Difference: 0
Tie
Tensor G4
90
Tensor G5
90

Our Verdict

In conclusion, the Tensor G4 has a narrow overall lead compared to the Tensor G5. Its strongest advantages are in Benchmark and Graphics. The Tensor G5 is the better fit if your top priority is CPU.

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