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Google Tensor G3 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 450

WINNER
Google Tensor G3
48.4Inno Score
VS
Q
26.2Inno Score
41.6CPU20
41GPU—
52.2Benchmarks20
69Efficiency46.7
7 spec wins — Google Tensor G31 spec wins — Qualcomm Snapdragon 450

InnoReviews verdict

Google Tensor G3 wins this mobile chipset face-off, 48.4 to 26.2, pulling ahead mainly in benchmarks (+32) and efficiency (+22). Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 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 20
  • Stronger benchmarks score: 52 vs 20
  • Stronger efficiency score: 69 vs 47
  • 1150% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 1,750 vs 140
  • 602% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 4,350 vs 620

Reasons to pick the Qualcomm Snapdragon 450

  • 50% lower TDP (typical): 4 W vs 8 W

General

General comparison: Google Tensor G3 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 450
SpecGoogle Tensor G3Qualcomm Snapdragon 450
Announced20232017
Process4 nm+71%14 nm
TDP (typical)8 W4 W+50%
ArchitectureArmv9Armv8

CPU

CPU comparison: Google Tensor G3 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 450
SpecGoogle Tensor G3Qualcomm Snapdragon 450
Cores9+13%8
Core configuration1x2.91 GHz Cortex-X3 + 4x2.37 GHz Cortex-A715 + 4x1.7 GHz Cortex-A5108x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53
Max clock2.91 GHz+62%1.8 GHz

GPU

GPU comparison: Google Tensor G3 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 450
SpecGoogle Tensor G3Qualcomm Snapdragon 450
GPUArm Mali-G715 MC7Qualcomm Adreno 506
GPU clock890 MHz—

AI

AI comparison: Google Tensor G3 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 450
SpecGoogle Tensor G3Qualcomm Snapdragon 450
NPUGoogle Edge TPUQualcomm Hexagon 546

Memory

Memory comparison: Google Tensor G3 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 450
SpecGoogle Tensor G3Qualcomm Snapdragon 450
Memory typeLPDDR5XLPDDR3-933
Max bandwidth—7.5 GB/s

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Google Tensor G3 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 450
SpecGoogle Tensor G3Qualcomm Snapdragon 450
ModemExternal (Samsung Exynos 5300)Snapdragon X9 LTE
Wi-Fi—Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth—4.2

Media

Media comparison: Google Tensor G3 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 450
SpecGoogle Tensor G3Qualcomm Snapdragon 450
Max display—FHD @ 60Hz
Video capture4K@60fps1080p@30fps

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Google Tensor G3 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 450
SpecGoogle Tensor G3Qualcomm Snapdragon 450
AnTuTu 10900,000+592%Top 36%130,000Top 97%
Geekbench 6 (single)1,750+1150%Top 25%140Top 99%
Geekbench 6 (multi)4,350+602%Top 26%620Top 97%
3DMark Wild Life Extreme2,400Top 47%—

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