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Google Tensor G3 vs Google Tensor G5

Google Tensor G3
48.4Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Google Tensor G5
58.2Inno Score
41.6CPU55
41GPU45.7
52.2Benchmarks60.5
69Efficiency82.1
1 spec wins — Google Tensor G38 spec wins — Google Tensor G5

InnoReviews verdict

Google Tensor G5 wins this mobile chipset face-off, 58.2 to 48.4, pulling ahead mainly in CPU (+13) and efficiency (+13). Google Tensor G3 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 G3

  • 13% higher cores: 9 vs 8

Reasons to pick the Google Tensor G5

  • Stronger CPU score: 55 vs 42
  • Stronger GPU score: 46 vs 41
  • Stronger benchmarks score: 61 vs 52
  • Stronger efficiency score: 82 vs 69
  • 43% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 6,200 vs 4,350

General

General comparison: Google Tensor G3 versus Google Tensor G5
SpecGoogle Tensor G3Google Tensor G5
Announced20232025
Process4 nm3 nm+25%
TDP (typical)8 W7 W+12%
ArchitectureArmv9Armv9.2

CPU

CPU comparison: Google Tensor G3 versus Google Tensor G5
SpecGoogle Tensor G3Google Tensor G5
Cores9+13%8
Core configuration1x2.91 GHz Cortex-X3 + 4x2.37 GHz Cortex-A715 + 4x1.7 GHz Cortex-A5101x3.78 GHz Cortex-X4 + 5x3.05 GHz Cortex-A725 + 2x2.25 GHz Cortex-A520
Max clock2.91 GHz3.78 GHz+30%

GPU

GPU comparison: Google Tensor G3 versus Google Tensor G5
SpecGoogle Tensor G3Google Tensor G5
GPUArm Mali-G715 MC7Imagination PowerVR DXT-48-1536
GPU clock890 MHz—

AI

AI comparison: Google Tensor G3 versus Google Tensor G5
SpecGoogle Tensor G3Google Tensor G5
NPUGoogle Edge TPUGoogle Edge TPU

Memory

Memory comparison: Google Tensor G3 versus Google Tensor G5
SpecGoogle Tensor G3Google Tensor G5
Memory typeLPDDR5XLPDDR5X

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Google Tensor G3 versus Google Tensor G5
SpecGoogle Tensor G3Google Tensor G5
ModemExternal (Samsung Exynos 5300)External (MediaTek T900)

Media

Media comparison: Google Tensor G3 versus Google Tensor G5
SpecGoogle Tensor G3Google Tensor G5
Video capture4K@60fps4K@60fps

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Google Tensor G3 versus Google Tensor G5
SpecGoogle Tensor G3Google Tensor G5
AnTuTu 10900,000Top 36%1,250,000+39%Top 25%
Geekbench 6 (single)1,750Top 25%2,300+31%Top 12%
Geekbench 6 (multi)4,350Top 26%6,200+43%Top 18%
3DMark Wild Life Extreme2,400Top 47%3,350+40%Top 33%

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