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Google Tensor G3 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 1

WINNER
Google Tensor G3
48.4Inno Score
VS
Q
32.1Inno Score
41.6CPU23.1
41GPU—
52.2Benchmarks28.5
69Efficiency54.9
7 spec wins — Google Tensor G31 spec wins — Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 1

InnoReviews verdict

Google Tensor G3 wins this mobile chipset face-off, 48.4 to 32.1, pulling ahead mainly in benchmarks (+24) and CPU (+19). Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 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

  • Stronger CPU score: 42 vs 23
  • Stronger benchmarks score: 52 vs 29
  • Stronger efficiency score: 69 vs 55
  • 157% higher AnTuTu 10: 900,000 vs 350,000
  • 129% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 4,350 vs 1,900

Reasons to pick the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 1

  • 37% lower TDP (typical): 5 W vs 8 W

General

General comparison: Google Tensor G3 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 1
SpecGoogle Tensor G3Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 1
Announced20232022
Process4 nm+33%6 nm
TDP (typical)8 W5 W+37%
ArchitectureArmv9Armv8.2

CPU

CPU comparison: Google Tensor G3 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 1
SpecGoogle Tensor G3Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 1
Cores9+13%8
Core configuration1x2.91 GHz Cortex-X3 + 4x2.37 GHz Cortex-A715 + 4x1.7 GHz Cortex-A5102x2.0 GHz Cortex-A78 + 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55
Max clock2.91 GHz+46%2 GHz

GPU

GPU comparison: Google Tensor G3 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 1
SpecGoogle Tensor G3Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 1
GPUArm Mali-G715 MC7Qualcomm Adreno 619
GPU clock890 MHz—

AI

AI comparison: Google Tensor G3 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 1
SpecGoogle Tensor G3Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 1
NPUGoogle Edge TPUQualcomm Hexagon

Memory

Memory comparison: Google Tensor G3 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 1
SpecGoogle Tensor G3Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 1
Memory typeLPDDR5XLPDDR4X-2133
Max bandwidth—17.1 GB/s

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Google Tensor G3 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 1
SpecGoogle Tensor G3Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 1
ModemExternal (Samsung Exynos 5300)Snapdragon X51 5G
Wi-Fi—Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth—5.2

Media

Media comparison: Google Tensor G3 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 1
SpecGoogle Tensor G3Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 1
Max display—FHD+ @ 120Hz
Video capture4K@60fps1080p@60fps

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Google Tensor G3 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 1
SpecGoogle Tensor G3Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 1
AnTuTu 10900,000+157%Top 36%350,000Top 78%
Geekbench 6 (single)1,750+127%Top 25%770Top 65%
Geekbench 6 (multi)4,350+129%Top 26%1,900Top 72%
3DMark Wild Life Extreme2,400Top 47%—

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