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Google Tensor G2 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3

Google Tensor G2
42.8Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
62.1Inno Score
36.6CPU54.2
36.2GPU57.9
48.6Benchmarks76
58.3Efficiency66.5
1 spec wins — Google Tensor G28 spec wins — Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3

InnoReviews verdict

Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 wins this mobile chipset face-off, 62.1 to 42.8, pulling ahead mainly in benchmarks (+27) and GPU (+22). Google Tensor G2 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the Google Tensor G2

  • 11% lower TDP (typical): 8 W vs 9 W

Reasons to pick the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3

  • Stronger CPU score: 54 vs 37
  • Stronger GPU score: 58 vs 36
  • Stronger benchmarks score: 76 vs 49
  • Stronger efficiency score: 67 vs 58
  • 197% higher AnTuTu 10: 2,312,709 vs 780,000

General

General comparison: Google Tensor G2 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
SpecGoogle Tensor G2Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
Announced20222023
Process5 nm4 nm+20%
TDP (typical)8 W+11%9 W
ArchitectureArmv8.2Armv9.2

CPU

CPU comparison: Google Tensor G2 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
SpecGoogle Tensor G2Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
Cores88
Core configuration2x2.85 GHz Cortex-X1 + 2x2.35 GHz Cortex-A78 + 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A551x3.3 GHz Cortex-X4 + 3x3.15 GHz Cortex-A720 + 2x2.96 GHz Cortex-A720 + 2x2.27 GHz Cortex-A520
Max clock2.85 GHz3.3 GHz+16%

GPU

GPU comparison: Google Tensor G2 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
SpecGoogle Tensor G2Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
GPUArm Mali-G710 MC7Adreno 750
GPU clock848 MHz903 MHz+6%

AI

AI comparison: Google Tensor G2 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
SpecGoogle Tensor G2Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
NPUGoogle Edge TPUHexagon NPU

Memory

Memory comparison: Google Tensor G2 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
SpecGoogle Tensor G2Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
Memory typeLPDDR5LPDDR5X-9600
Max bandwidth—76.8 GB/s

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Google Tensor G2 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
SpecGoogle Tensor G2Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
ModemExternal (Samsung Exynos 5300)Snapdragon X75 5G
Max download—10 Gbps
Wi-Fi—Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth—5.4

Media

Media comparison: Google Tensor G2 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
SpecGoogle Tensor G2Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
Max display—4K @ 60Hz / QHD+ @ 240Hz
Video capture4K@60fps8K@30fps

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Google Tensor G2 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
SpecGoogle Tensor G2Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
AnTuTu 10780,000Top 44%2,312,709+197%Top 7%
Geekbench 6 (single)1,430Top 30%2,250+57%Top 14%
Geekbench 6 (multi)3,450Top 35%7,100+106%Top 13%
3DMark Wild Life Extreme1,800Top 57%4,800+167%Top 11%
AnTuTu 10 (CPU)—643,922Top 20%
AnTuTu 10 (GPU)—790,016Top 20%
AnTuTu 10 (Memory)—341,129Top 20%
AnTuTu 10 (UX)—537,642Top 18%

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