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Google Tensor G3 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 460

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 460

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 460 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
  • 525% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 1,750 vs 280
  • 319% higher AnTuTu 10: 900,000 vs 215,000

Reasons to pick the Qualcomm Snapdragon 460

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

General

General comparison: Google Tensor G3 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 460
SpecGoogle Tensor G3Qualcomm Snapdragon 460
Announced20232020
Process4 nm+64%11 nm
TDP (typical)8 W4 W+50%
ArchitectureArmv9Armv8

CPU

CPU comparison: Google Tensor G3 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 460
SpecGoogle Tensor G3Qualcomm Snapdragon 460
Cores9+13%8
Core configuration1x2.91 GHz Cortex-X3 + 4x2.37 GHz Cortex-A715 + 4x1.7 GHz Cortex-A5104x1.8 GHz Kryo 240 Gold (Cortex-A73) + 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 240 Silver
Max clock2.91 GHz+62%1.8 GHz

GPU

GPU comparison: Google Tensor G3 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 460
SpecGoogle Tensor G3Qualcomm Snapdragon 460
GPUArm Mali-G715 MC7Qualcomm Adreno 610
GPU clock890 MHz—

AI

AI comparison: Google Tensor G3 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 460
SpecGoogle Tensor G3Qualcomm Snapdragon 460
NPUGoogle Edge TPUQualcomm Hexagon 683

Memory

Memory comparison: Google Tensor G3 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 460
SpecGoogle Tensor G3Qualcomm Snapdragon 460
Memory typeLPDDR5XLPDDR4X-1866
Max bandwidth—14.9 GB/s

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Google Tensor G3 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 460
SpecGoogle Tensor G3Qualcomm Snapdragon 460
ModemExternal (Samsung Exynos 5300)Snapdragon X11 LTE
Wi-Fi—Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth—5.1

Media

Media comparison: Google Tensor G3 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 460
SpecGoogle Tensor G3Qualcomm Snapdragon 460
Max display—FHD+ @ 60Hz
Video capture4K@60fps1080p@60fps

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Google Tensor G3 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 460
SpecGoogle Tensor G3Qualcomm Snapdragon 460
AnTuTu 10900,000+319%Top 36%215,000Top 93%
Geekbench 6 (single)1,750+525%Top 25%280Top 94%
Geekbench 6 (multi)4,350+295%Top 26%1,100Top 93%
3DMark Wild Life Extreme2,400Top 47%—

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