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Google Tensor G3 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4

WINNER
Google Tensor G3
48.4Inno Score
VS
Q
43.5Inno Score
41.6CPU29.2
41GPU—
52.2Benchmarks40.3
69Efficiency76.2
5 spec wins — Google Tensor G32 spec wins — Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4

InnoReviews verdict

Google Tensor G3 wins this mobile chipset face-off, 48.4 to 43.5, pulling ahead mainly in CPU (+12) and benchmarks (+12). Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 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 29
  • Stronger benchmarks score: 52 vs 40
  • 70% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 1,750 vs 1,030
  • 61% higher AnTuTu 10: 900,000 vs 560,000
  • 50% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 4,350 vs 2,900

Reasons to pick the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4

  • 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 4
SpecGoogle Tensor G3Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4
Announced20232025
Process4 nm4 nm
TDP (typical)8 W5 W+37%
ArchitectureArmv9Armv9

CPU

CPU comparison: Google Tensor G3 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4
SpecGoogle Tensor G3Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4
Cores9+13%8
Core configuration1x2.91 GHz Cortex-X3 + 4x2.37 GHz Cortex-A715 + 4x1.7 GHz Cortex-A5101x2.3 GHz Cortex-A720 + 3x2.2 GHz Cortex-A720 + 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A520
Max clock2.91 GHz+27%2.3 GHz

GPU

GPU comparison: Google Tensor G3 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4
SpecGoogle Tensor G3Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4
GPUArm Mali-G715 MC7Qualcomm Adreno 810
GPU clock890 MHz—

AI

AI comparison: Google Tensor G3 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4
SpecGoogle Tensor G3Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4
NPUGoogle Edge TPUQualcomm Hexagon

Memory

Memory comparison: Google Tensor G3 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4
SpecGoogle Tensor G3Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4
Memory typeLPDDR5XLPDDR5
Max bandwidth—25.6 GB/s

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Google Tensor G3 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4
SpecGoogle Tensor G3Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4
ModemExternal (Samsung Exynos 5300)Snapdragon X61 5G
Wi-Fi—Wi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth—5.4

Media

Media comparison: Google Tensor G3 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4
SpecGoogle Tensor G3Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4
Max display—FHD+ @ 144Hz
Video capture4K@60fps4K@30fps

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Google Tensor G3 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4
SpecGoogle Tensor G3Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4
AnTuTu 10900,000+61%Top 36%560,000Top 57%
Geekbench 6 (single)1,750+70%Top 25%1,030Top 45%
Geekbench 6 (multi)4,350+50%Top 26%2,900Top 46%
3DMark Wild Life Extreme2,400Top 47%—

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