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Google Tensor G3 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 5

WINNER
Google Tensor G3
48.4Inno Score
VS
Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 5
34Inno Score
41.6CPU27.7
41GPU21.1
52.2Benchmarks—
69Efficiencyspec-based68
5 spec wins — Google Tensor G31 spec wins — Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 5

InnoReviews verdict

Google Tensor G3 wins this mobile chipset face-off, 48.4 to 34, pulling ahead mainly in GPU (+20) and CPU (+14). Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 5 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 28
  • Stronger GPU score: 41 vs 21
  • 623% higher 3DMark Wild Life Extreme: 2,400 vs 332
  • 93% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 4,350 vs 2,250
  • 79% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 1,750 vs 976

Reasons to pick the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 5

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

General

General comparison: Google Tensor G3 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 5
SpecGoogle Tensor G3Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 5
Announced20232026
Process4 nm4 nm
TDP (typical)8 W—
ArchitectureArmv9—

CPU

CPU comparison: Google Tensor G3 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 5
SpecGoogle Tensor G3Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 5
Cores9+13%8
Core configuration1x2.91 GHz Cortex-X3 + 4x2.37 GHz Cortex-A715 + 4x1.7 GHz Cortex-A5102x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 + 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55
Max clock2.91 GHz+21%2.4 GHz

GPU

GPU comparison: Google Tensor G3 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 5
SpecGoogle Tensor G3Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 5
GPUArm Mali-G715 MC7Adreno 629
GPU clock890 MHz—

AI

AI comparison: Google Tensor G3 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 5
SpecGoogle Tensor G3Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 5
NPUGoogle Edge TPU—

Memory

Memory comparison: Google Tensor G3 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 5
SpecGoogle Tensor G3Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 5
Memory typeLPDDR5XLPDDR4X-2133

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Google Tensor G3 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 5
SpecGoogle Tensor G3Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 5
ModemExternal (Samsung Exynos 5300)Qualcomm 5G Modem-RF System (Sub-6 GHz)
Max download—2.8 Gbps
Wi-Fi—Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth—5.1

Media

Media comparison: Google Tensor G3 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 5
SpecGoogle Tensor G3Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 5
Max display—FHD+ @ 144Hz
Video capture4K@60fps1080p@30fps

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Google Tensor G3 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 5
SpecGoogle Tensor G3Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 5
AnTuTu900,000—
Geekbench 6 (single)1,750+79%Top 25%976Bottom 44%
Geekbench 6 (multi)4,350+93%Top 32%2,250Bottom 38%
3DMark Wild Life Extreme2,400+623%Top 46%332Bottom 3%

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