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Google Tensor G2 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3

Google Tensor G2
42.8Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3
54.9Inno Score
36.6CPU45.7
36.2GPU45.3
48.6Benchmarks68.4
58.3Efficiency71.4
0 spec wins — Google Tensor G28 spec wins — Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3

InnoReviews verdict

Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 wins this mobile chipset face-off, 54.9 to 42.8, pulling ahead mainly in benchmarks (+20) and efficiency (+13). 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

No decisive spec advantages — this side competes on price and preference.

Reasons to pick the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3

  • Stronger CPU score: 46 vs 37
  • Stronger GPU score: 45 vs 36
  • Stronger benchmarks score: 68 vs 49
  • Stronger efficiency score: 71 vs 58
  • 119% higher AnTuTu 10: 1,709,606 vs 780,000

General

General comparison: Google Tensor G2 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3
SpecGoogle Tensor G2Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3
Announced20222024
Process5 nm4 nm+20%
TDP (typical)8 W7 W+12%
ArchitectureArmv8.2Armv9.2

CPU

CPU comparison: Google Tensor G2 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3
SpecGoogle Tensor G2Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3
Cores88
Core configuration2x2.85 GHz Cortex-X1 + 2x2.35 GHz Cortex-A78 + 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A551x3.0 GHz Cortex-X4 + 4x2.8 GHz Cortex-A720 + 3x2.0 GHz Cortex-A520
Max clock2.85 GHz3 GHz+5%

GPU

GPU comparison: Google Tensor G2 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3
SpecGoogle Tensor G2Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3
GPUArm Mali-G710 MC7Adreno 735
GPU clock848 MHz—

AI

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

Memory

Memory comparison: Google Tensor G2 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3
SpecGoogle Tensor G2Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3
Memory typeLPDDR5LPDDR5X-8400
Max bandwidth—67.2 GB/s

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Google Tensor G2 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3
SpecGoogle Tensor G2Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3
ModemExternal (Samsung Exynos 5300)Snapdragon X70 5G
Max download—5 Gbps
Wi-Fi—Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth—5.4

Media

Media comparison: Google Tensor G2 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3
SpecGoogle Tensor G2Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3
Max display—4K @ 60Hz / QHD+ @ 144Hz
Video capture4K@60fps4K@60fps

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Google Tensor G2 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3
SpecGoogle Tensor G2Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3
AnTuTu 10780,000Top 44%1,709,606+119%Top 15%
Geekbench 6 (single)1,430Top 30%1,950+36%Top 21%
Geekbench 6 (multi)3,450Top 35%5,200+51%Top 22%
3DMark Wild Life Extreme1,800Top 57%3,300+83%Top 35%
AnTuTu 10 (CPU)—518,231Top 35%
AnTuTu 10 (GPU)—478,204Top 35%
AnTuTu 10 (Memory)—310,205Top 32%
AnTuTu 10 (UX)—402,966Top 35%

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