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Google Tensor G3 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 678

WINNER
Google Tensor G3
48.4Inno Score
VS
Q
21.3Inno Score
41.6CPU23.1
41GPU20
52.2Benchmarks—
69Efficiencyspec-based20
7 spec wins — Google Tensor G30 spec wins — Qualcomm Snapdragon 678

InnoReviews verdict

Google Tensor G3 wins this mobile chipset face-off, 48.4 to 21.3, pulling ahead mainly in GPU (+21) and CPU (+19). Qualcomm Snapdragon 678 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 23
  • Stronger GPU score: 41 vs 20
  • 1590% higher 3DMark Wild Life Extreme: 2,400 vs 142
  • 165% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 4,350 vs 1,640
  • 144% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 1,750 vs 716

Reasons to pick the Qualcomm Snapdragon 678

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

General

General comparison: Google Tensor G3 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 678
SpecGoogle Tensor G3Qualcomm Snapdragon 678
Announced20232020
Process4 nm+64%11 nm
TDP (typical)8 W—
ArchitectureArmv9Armv8.2

CPU

CPU comparison: Google Tensor G3 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 678
SpecGoogle Tensor G3Qualcomm Snapdragon 678
Cores9+13%8
Core configuration1x2.91 GHz Cortex-X3 + 4x2.37 GHz Cortex-A715 + 4x1.7 GHz Cortex-A5102x2.2 GHz Kryo 460 Gold (Cortex-A76) + 6x1.7 GHz Kryo 460 Silver (Cortex-A55)
Max clock2.91 GHz+32%2.2 GHz

GPU

GPU comparison: Google Tensor G3 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 678
SpecGoogle Tensor G3Qualcomm Snapdragon 678
GPUArm Mali-G715 MC7Qualcomm Adreno 612
GPU clock890 MHz—

AI

AI comparison: Google Tensor G3 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 678
SpecGoogle Tensor G3Qualcomm Snapdragon 678
NPUGoogle Edge TPUQualcomm Hexagon 685

Memory

Memory comparison: Google Tensor G3 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 678
SpecGoogle Tensor G3Qualcomm Snapdragon 678
Memory typeLPDDR5XLPDDR4/LPDDR4X-1866
Max bandwidth—14.9 GB/s

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Google Tensor G3 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 678
SpecGoogle Tensor G3Qualcomm Snapdragon 678
ModemExternal (Samsung Exynos 5300)Qualcomm Snapdragon X12 LTE
Max download—0.6 Gbps
Wi-Fi—Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth—5.0

Media

Media comparison: Google Tensor G3 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 678
SpecGoogle Tensor G3Qualcomm Snapdragon 678
Max display—FHD+ @ 60Hz
Video capture4K@60fps4K@30fps

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Google Tensor G3 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 678
SpecGoogle Tensor G3Qualcomm Snapdragon 678
AnTuTu900,000—
Geekbench 6 (single)1,750+144%Top 23%716Bottom 26%
Geekbench 6 (multi)4,350+165%Top 29%1,640Bottom 20%
3DMark Wild Life Extreme2,400+1590%Top 40%142Bottom 6%

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