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Google Tensor G2 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3

WINNER
Google Tensor G2
42.8Inno Score
VS
Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
42.3Inno Score
36.6CPU32.7
36.2GPU27.8
48.6Benchmarks49.3
58.3Efficiency76.2
4 spec wins — Google Tensor G24 spec wins — Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3

InnoReviews verdict

This one is close to a dead heat: Google Tensor G2 scores 42.8 against 42.3 for Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Google Tensor G2 edges ahead in GPU and CPU, or by price.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the Google Tensor G2

  • Stronger CPU score: 37 vs 33
  • Stronger GPU score: 36 vs 28
  • 57% higher 3DMark Wild Life Extreme: 1,800 vs 1,150
  • 24% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 1,430 vs 1,150

Reasons to pick the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3

  • Stronger efficiency score: 76 vs 58
  • 37% lower TDP (typical): 5 W vs 8 W
  • 20% lower process: 4 nm vs 5 nm

General

General comparison: Google Tensor G2 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
SpecGoogle Tensor G2Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
Announced20222023
Process5 nm4 nm+20%
TDP (typical)8 W5 W+37%
ArchitectureArmv8.2Armv9

CPU

CPU comparison: Google Tensor G2 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
SpecGoogle Tensor G2Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
Cores88
Core configuration2x2.85 GHz Cortex-X1 + 2x2.35 GHz Cortex-A78 + 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A551x2.63 GHz Cortex-A715 + 3x2.4 GHz Cortex-A715 + 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A510
Max clock2.85 GHz+8%2.63 GHz

GPU

GPU comparison: Google Tensor G2 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
SpecGoogle Tensor G2Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
GPUArm Mali-G710 MC7Adreno 720
GPU clock848 MHz—

AI

AI comparison: Google Tensor G2 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
SpecGoogle Tensor G2Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
NPUGoogle Edge TPUHexagon NPU

Memory

Memory comparison: Google Tensor G2 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
SpecGoogle Tensor G2Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
Memory typeLPDDR5LPDDR5-6400
Max bandwidth—51.2 GB/s

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Google Tensor G2 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
SpecGoogle Tensor G2Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
ModemExternal (Samsung Exynos 5300)Snapdragon X63 5G
Max download—5 Gbps
Wi-Fi—Wi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth—5.4

Media

Media comparison: Google Tensor G2 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
SpecGoogle Tensor G2Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
Video capture4K@60fps4K@30fps

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Google Tensor G2 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
SpecGoogle Tensor G2Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
AnTuTu 10780,000Top 44%800,000+3%Top 41%
Geekbench 6 (single)1,430+24%Top 30%1,150Top 39%
Geekbench 6 (multi)3,450+6%Top 35%3,250Top 40%
3DMark Wild Life Extreme1,800+57%Top 57%1,150Top 75%

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