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Google Tensor G3 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1

WINNER
Google Tensor G3
48.4Inno Score
VS
Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1
37.7Inno Score
41.6CPU27.6
41GPU24.9
52.2Benchmarks39.8
69Efficiency76.2
7 spec wins — Google Tensor G31 spec wins — Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1

InnoReviews verdict

Google Tensor G3 wins this mobile chipset face-off, 48.4 to 37.7, pulling ahead mainly in GPU (+16) and CPU (+14). Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 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 28
  • Stronger GPU score: 41 vs 25
  • Stronger benchmarks score: 52 vs 40
  • 200% higher 3DMark Wild Life Extreme: 2,400 vs 800
  • 84% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 1,750 vs 950

Reasons to pick the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1

  • Stronger efficiency score: 76 vs 69
  • 37% lower TDP (typical): 5 W vs 8 W

General

General comparison: Google Tensor G3 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1
SpecGoogle Tensor G3Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1
Announced20232022
Process4 nm4 nm
TDP (typical)8 W5 W+37%
ArchitectureArmv9Armv8.2

CPU

CPU comparison: Google Tensor G3 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1
SpecGoogle Tensor G3Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1
Cores9+13%8
Core configuration1x2.91 GHz Cortex-X3 + 4x2.37 GHz Cortex-A715 + 4x1.7 GHz Cortex-A5104x2.2 GHz Cortex-A78 + 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55
Max clock2.91 GHz+32%2.2 GHz

GPU

GPU comparison: Google Tensor G3 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1
SpecGoogle Tensor G3Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1
GPUArm Mali-G715 MC7Adreno 710
GPU clock890 MHz—

AI

AI comparison: Google Tensor G3 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1
SpecGoogle Tensor G3Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1
NPUGoogle Edge TPUHexagon NPU

Memory

Memory comparison: Google Tensor G3 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1
SpecGoogle Tensor G3Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1
Memory typeLPDDR5XLPDDR5

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Google Tensor G3 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1
SpecGoogle Tensor G3Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1
ModemExternal (Samsung Exynos 5300)Snapdragon X62 5G
Max download—2.9 Gbps
Wi-Fi—Wi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth—5.2

Media

Media comparison: Google Tensor G3 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1
SpecGoogle Tensor G3Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1
Max display—FHD+ @ 120Hz
Video capture4K@60fps4K@30fps

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Google Tensor G3 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1
SpecGoogle Tensor G3Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1
AnTuTu 10900,000+64%Top 36%550,000Top 59%
Geekbench 6 (single)1,750+84%Top 25%950Top 55%
Geekbench 6 (multi)4,350+58%Top 26%2,750Top 52%
3DMark Wild Life Extreme2,400+200%Top 47%800Top 87%

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