Google has just launched its highly-anticipated Pixel 9 series, showcasing a new era of artificial intelligence. The AI prowess of the latest Pixels is powered by the Tensor G4 processor, which has been co-engineered by Google and Samsung. In this guide, let’s look at the AnTuTu, Geekbench, and other benchmark scores of the Tensor G4 chipset. Let’s see how the phone fares.
Note: All the benchmark scores in this story are based on tests run on Google Pixel 9.
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Tensor G4 AnTuTu Scores
AnTuTu testing provides excellent insights into a processor’s capabilities across core CPU, GPU, and other aspects. The Tensor G4 scored 932,977 points in overall AnTuTu v10. Here’s a breakdown of the Tensor G4 AnTuTu score.
Test
Tensor G4 Scores
CPU
135,632
GPU
429,237
Memory
186,047
UX
182,061
Overall
932,977
Tensor G4 Geekbench Scores
Geekbench scores provide details about a phone’s single-core and multi-core performance abilities. Here are the Geekbench 6 scores of the Tensor G4 chipset.
Test
Tensor G4 Geekbench Scores
Single-Core
1709
Multi-Core
3697
Tensor G4 3DMark Scores
We also tested the Pixel 9 for 3DMark Benchmark which evaluates the 3D rendering performance, API execution, and gaming capabilities of a processor. Here are the 3DMark benchmark scores of the Tensor G4 chipset.
Test
Tensor G4 3DMark Scores
Sling Shot Extreme
Maxed Out
Work 3.0 Performance
12250
Wild Life
8754
The Maxed Out result in the Sling Shot Extreme test indicates that the Tensor G4 performance exceeds the testing parameters of that benchmark test, which is a sign of good performance. Wild Life test evaluates the gaming performance, in which the Tensor G4 scored 8754 points.
Tensor G4 CPU Throttling Test
The CPU throttling test is an endurance test, which evaluates the performance of a processor over an extended session of usage. It shows how long a CPU can sustain its peak performance without overheating.
Our testing revealed that the Tensor G4 processor throttles up to 53% within 15 minutes, which unfortunately is not a good result.
The Tensor G4 is a custom processor co-engineered by Google and Samsung. It’s an octa-core chipset based on Samsung’s 4nm architecture. Here are the detailed specifications of the Tensor G4.
Specification
Tensor G4
Fabrication
4nm
Manufacturer
Samsung
Number of cores
8
Core Configuration
1x Cortex-X4 at 3.1GHz
3x Cortex-A720 at 2.6GHz
4x Cortex-A520 at 1.92GHz
CPU Max Frequency
3100MHz
CPU Bit
64-bit
Instruction Set
ARM v9.2
GPU
ARM Mali-G715 MC7 at 940MHz
NPU
Google Custom TPU (Rio)
RAM Type
LPDDR5X
Modem
Exybos 5400
Security Chip
Titan M2
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth
Bluetooth 5.3
5G
5G sub-6GHz, mmWave
Phones Powered by the Tensor G4
The Tensor G4 processor is exclusive to the Pixel 9 Series smartphones, which are:
How does the Tensor G4 compare with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3?
The Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 is much better than the Tensor G4 in terms of CPU, GPU, and overall performance, which is evident from benchmarks. The Tensor G4 is a capable processor for AI features and regular usage, but the overall superiority of the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 makes it a comparatively better chipset.
Is Tensor G4 good for gaming?
The Tensor G4 is a good processor for light gaming. However, the chipset may struggle in heavy games like BGMI, COD: Mobile,Genshin Impact, etc. The games remain playable, but the experience will not be as good as we see on other flagship processors.
How fast is Tensor G4 than previous Tensor processors?
The Tensor G4 has a 7% higher clock speed than the Tensor G3, along with a 6% faster GPU. Overall, the Tensor G4 brings in performance improvements of up to 10% over the Tensor G3.
