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Google Tensor G3 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 5

WINNER
Google Tensor G3
48.4Inno Score
VS
Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 5
38.6Inno Score
41.6CPU32.3
41GPU28.5
52.2Benchmarks—
69Efficiencyspec-based68
5 spec wins — Google Tensor G31 spec wins — Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 5

InnoReviews verdict

Google Tensor G3 wins this mobile chipset face-off, 48.4 to 38.6, pulling ahead mainly in GPU (+13) and CPU (+9). Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 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 32
  • Stronger GPU score: 41 vs 29
  • 93% higher 3DMark Wild Life Extreme: 2,400 vs 1,241
  • 60% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 1,750 vs 1,097
  • 30% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 4,350 vs 3,344

Reasons to pick the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 5

No decisive spec advantages — this side competes on price and preference.

General

General comparison: Google Tensor G3 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 5
SpecGoogle Tensor G3Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 5
Announced20232026
Process4 nm4 nm
TDP (typical)8 W—
ArchitectureArmv9Armv8.2

CPU

CPU comparison: Google Tensor G3 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 5
SpecGoogle Tensor G3Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 5
Cores9+13%8
Core configuration1x2.91 GHz Cortex-X3 + 4x2.37 GHz Cortex-A715 + 4x1.7 GHz Cortex-A5104x2.6 GHz Cortex-A78 + 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55
Max clock2.91 GHz+12%2.6 GHz

GPU

GPU comparison: Google Tensor G3 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 5
SpecGoogle Tensor G3Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 5
GPUArm Mali-G715 MC7Adreno 812
GPU clock890 MHz—

AI

AI comparison: Google Tensor G3 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 5
SpecGoogle Tensor G3Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 5
NPUGoogle Edge TPU—

Memory

Memory comparison: Google Tensor G3 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 5
SpecGoogle Tensor G3Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 5
Memory typeLPDDR5XLPDDR4X/LPDDR5

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Google Tensor G3 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 5
SpecGoogle Tensor G3Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 5
ModemExternal (Samsung Exynos 5300)Qualcomm 5G Modem-RF System
Max download—2.8 Gbps
Wi-Fi—Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth—6.0

Media

Media comparison: Google Tensor G3 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 5
SpecGoogle Tensor G3Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 5
Max display—FHD+ @ 144Hz
Video capture4K@60fps4K@30fps

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Google Tensor G3 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 5
SpecGoogle Tensor G3Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 5
AnTuTu900,000—
Geekbench 6 (single)1,750+60%Top 25%1,097Top 47%
Geekbench 6 (multi)4,350+30%Top 32%3,344Top 42%
3DMark Wild Life Extreme2,400+93%Top 46%1,241Bottom 33%

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