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Google Tensor G3 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 660

WINNER
Google Tensor G3
48.4Inno Score
VS
Q
26.1Inno Score
41.6CPU21.1
41GPU—
52.2Benchmarks20
69Efficiency44.2
7 spec wins — Google Tensor G31 spec wins — Qualcomm Snapdragon 660

InnoReviews verdict

Google Tensor G3 wins this mobile chipset face-off, 48.4 to 26.1, pulling ahead mainly in benchmarks (+32) and efficiency (+25). Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 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 21
  • Stronger benchmarks score: 52 vs 20
  • Stronger efficiency score: 69 vs 44
  • 465% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 1,750 vs 310
  • 309% higher AnTuTu 10: 900,000 vs 220,000

Reasons to pick the Qualcomm Snapdragon 660

  • 37% lower TDP (typical): 5 W vs 8 W

General

General comparison: Google Tensor G3 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 660
SpecGoogle Tensor G3Qualcomm Snapdragon 660
Announced20232017
Process4 nm+71%14 nm
TDP (typical)8 W5 W+37%
ArchitectureArmv9Armv8

CPU

CPU comparison: Google Tensor G3 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 660
SpecGoogle Tensor G3Qualcomm Snapdragon 660
Cores9+13%8
Core configuration1x2.91 GHz Cortex-X3 + 4x2.37 GHz Cortex-A715 + 4x1.7 GHz Cortex-A5104x2.2 GHz Kryo 260 Gold (Cortex-A73) + 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Silver
Max clock2.91 GHz+32%2.2 GHz

GPU

GPU comparison: Google Tensor G3 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 660
SpecGoogle Tensor G3Qualcomm Snapdragon 660
GPUArm Mali-G715 MC7Qualcomm Adreno 512
GPU clock890 MHz—

AI

AI comparison: Google Tensor G3 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 660
SpecGoogle Tensor G3Qualcomm Snapdragon 660
NPUGoogle Edge TPUQualcomm Hexagon 680

Memory

Memory comparison: Google Tensor G3 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 660
SpecGoogle Tensor G3Qualcomm Snapdragon 660
Memory typeLPDDR5XLPDDR4-1866
Max bandwidth—29.9 GB/s

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Google Tensor G3 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 660
SpecGoogle Tensor G3Qualcomm Snapdragon 660
ModemExternal (Samsung Exynos 5300)Snapdragon X12 LTE
Wi-Fi—Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth—5.0

Media

Media comparison: Google Tensor G3 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 660
SpecGoogle Tensor G3Qualcomm Snapdragon 660
Max display—QHD @ 60Hz
Video capture4K@60fps4K@30fps

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Google Tensor G3 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 660
SpecGoogle Tensor G3Qualcomm Snapdragon 660
AnTuTu 10900,000+309%Top 36%220,000Top 92%
Geekbench 6 (single)1,750+465%Top 25%310Top 93%
Geekbench 6 (multi)4,350+263%Top 26%1,200Top 92%
3DMark Wild Life Extreme2,400Top 47%—

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