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Google Tensor G3 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3

WINNER
Google Tensor G3
48.4Inno Score
VS
Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3
41.1Inno Score
41.6CPU29.7
41GPU26.7
52.2Benchmarks50
69Efficiency76.2
6 spec wins — Google Tensor G32 spec wins — Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3

InnoReviews verdict

Google Tensor G3 wins this mobile chipset face-off, 48.4 to 41.1, pulling ahead mainly in GPU (+14) and CPU (+12). Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 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 30
  • Stronger GPU score: 41 vs 27
  • 135% higher 3DMark Wild Life Extreme: 2,400 vs 1,020
  • 72% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 1,750 vs 1,020
  • 48% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 4,350 vs 2,930

Reasons to pick the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3

  • 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 3
SpecGoogle Tensor G3Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3
Announced20232024
Process4 nm4 nm
TDP (typical)8 W5 W+37%
ArchitectureArmv9Armv8.2

CPU

CPU comparison: Google Tensor G3 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3
SpecGoogle Tensor G3Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3
Cores9+13%8
Core configuration1x2.91 GHz Cortex-X3 + 4x2.37 GHz Cortex-A715 + 4x1.7 GHz Cortex-A5104x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 + 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55
Max clock2.91 GHz+21%2.4 GHz

GPU

GPU comparison: Google Tensor G3 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3
SpecGoogle Tensor G3Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3
GPUArm Mali-G715 MC7Adreno 710
GPU clock890 MHz—

AI

AI comparison: Google Tensor G3 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3
SpecGoogle Tensor G3Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3
NPUGoogle Edge TPUHexagon NPU

Memory

Memory comparison: Google Tensor G3 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3
SpecGoogle Tensor G3Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3
Memory typeLPDDR5XLPDDR5-6400
Max bandwidth—51.2 GB/s

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Google Tensor G3 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3
SpecGoogle Tensor G3Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3
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 3
SpecGoogle Tensor G3Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3
Max display—FHD+ @ 120Hz
Video capture4K@60fps4K@30fps

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Google Tensor G3 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3
SpecGoogle Tensor G3Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3
AnTuTu 10900,000+9%Top 36%822,983Top 41%
Geekbench 6 (single)1,750+72%Top 25%1,020Top 48%
Geekbench 6 (multi)4,350+48%Top 26%2,930Top 44%
3DMark Wild Life Extreme2,400+135%Top 47%1,020Top 80%
AnTuTu 10 (CPU)—290,799Top 78%
AnTuTu 10 (GPU)—130,677Top 69%
AnTuTu 10 (Memory)—169,615Top 58%
AnTuTu 10 (UX)—231,892Top 72%

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