Tensor G6 VS Tensor G4
We are comparing the Tensor G6 (Google) with the Tensor G4 (Google). Scroll down to the pros and cons of each chipset, in-depth specs, and benchmarking scores.
Last Updated: August 22, 2026
Overall Comparison
KEY DIFFERENCES OF Tensor G6 AND Tensor G4
Here’s how Tensor G6 and Tensor G4 stack up against each other in their most impactful areas.
Reasons to consider the Tensor G6
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30% higher AnTuTu V11 score (1933536 vs 1487240)
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35% higher Single-Core Geekbench score (2677 vs 1984)
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52% higher Multi-Core Geekbench score (7321 vs 4825)
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33% higher CPU frequency (4110 MHz vs 3100 MHz)
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20% faster download speed (12000 Mbps vs 10000 Mbps)
Reasons to consider the Tensor G4
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1.2× more GPU pipelines (7 vs 6)
SPECIFICATION TABLE COMPARISON OF Tensor G6 AND Tensor G4
Below is the detailed specification table comparing Tensor G6 and Tensor G4.
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 G6 | Tensor G4 |
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General Information
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| Name: | Tensor G6 | Tensor G4 |
| Brand: | ||
| Class: | Flagship | High-End |
| Release Date: | August 12, 2026 | August 13, 2024 |
| Foundry: | TSMC | Samsung Foundry |
| Instruction Set: | ARMv9.3-A | ARMv9.2-A |
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CPU
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| CPU Cores: | 7 | 8 |
| CPU Architecture: | 1x 4.11 GHz C1-Ultra, 4x 3.38 GHz C1-Pro, 2x 2.65 GHz C1-Pro | 1x 3.1 GHz Cortex-X4, 3x 2.6 GHz Cortex-A720, 4x 1.92 GHz Cortex-A520 |
| CPU Frequency: | 4110 MHz | 3100 MHz |
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Graphics (GPU)
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| GPU Model: | PowerVR CXTP-48-1536 | Mali-G715 MP7 |
| Graphics Architecture: | PowerVR C-Series | Valhall 4th gen |
| GPU Frequency: | 1286 MHz | 940 MHz |
| GPU Pipelines: | 6 | 7 |
| Shading Units: | 128 | 128 |
| GPU FLOPS: | 1975.2 Gigaflops | 1684.4 Gigaflops |
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Memory Subsystem
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| Memory Type: | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X |
| Max Memory Size: | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Memory Frequency: | — | 4266 MHz |
| Memory Bandwidth: | — | 68.2 Gb/s |
| Memory Bus Width: | 4x 16 Bit | 4x 16 Bit |
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Benchmark Scores
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GEEKBENCH
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| Single-Core (V6) | 2677 | 1984 |
| Multi-Core (V6) | 7321 | 4825 |
| GPU (V6) | 6216 | 6549 |
| Asset Compression | 323.9 MB/sec | 191.8 MB/sec |
| HTML 5 Browser | 226.9 pages/sec | 148.7 pages/sec |
| PDF Renderer | 278.6 Mpixels/sec | 158.3 Mpixels/sec |
| Image Detection | 166.7 images/sec | 123.4 images/sec |
| HDR | 226.3 Mpixels/sec | 134.5 Mpixels/sec |
| Background Blur | 28.7 images/sec | 15.6 images/sec |
| Photo Processing | 73.3 images/sec | 46 images/sec |
| Ray Tracing | 8.44 Mpixels/sec | 4.8 Mpixels/sec |
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ANTUTU SCORE
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| Overall (AnTuTu V11) | 1933536 | 1487240 |
| CPU | 876037 | 520180 |
| GPU | 288736 | 416466 |
| MEM | 304202 | 231906 |
| UX | 464561 | 318688 |
| Overall (AnTuTu V10) | 1856183 | 1291119 |
| CPU | 840990 | 387719 |
| GPU | 277185 | 456122 |
| MEM | 292032 | 207898 |
| UX | 445976 | 239380 |
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3DMARK
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| Score | 3380 | — |
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Connectivity & I/O
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| Modem: | MediaTek M90 | — |
| Cellular Download Speed: | Up to 12000 Mbps | Up to 10000 Mbps |
| Wi-Fi Version: | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth Version: | 6.0 | 5.3 |
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AI & Acceleration
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| Neural Processor: | Fifth-gen Tensor Processing Unit | Tensor |
Tip: ▲ indicates a higher-is-better spec advantage, while ▼ indicates a lower-is-better advantage.
PERFORMANCE CHART COMPARISON OF Tensor G6 AND Tensor G4
The charts below visualize how Tensor G6 and Tensor G4 stack up in key performance metrics.
Radar Chart Comparison
Bullet Chart Comparison
Release Timeline of Tensor G6 and Tensor G4
Tensor G4 was released 1 year, 11 months, 30 days earlier than Tensor G6.
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.
Our Verdict
In conclusion, the Tensor G6 is slightly better overall compared to the Tensor G4. It comes out ahead across every comparable key area.
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