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Google Tensor G3 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 680

WINNER
Google Tensor G3
48.4Inno Score
VS
Q
30.2Inno Score
41.6CPU22.1
41GPU—
52.2Benchmarks23.7
69Efficiency54.9
7 spec wins — Google Tensor G31 spec wins — Qualcomm Snapdragon 680

InnoReviews verdict

Google Tensor G3 wins this mobile chipset face-off, 48.4 to 30.2, pulling ahead mainly in benchmarks (+29) and CPU (+20). Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 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 22
  • Stronger benchmarks score: 52 vs 24
  • Stronger efficiency score: 69 vs 55
  • 317% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 1,750 vs 420
  • 211% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 4,350 vs 1,400

Reasons to pick the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680

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

General

General comparison: Google Tensor G3 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 680
SpecGoogle Tensor G3Qualcomm Snapdragon 680
Announced20232021
Process4 nm+33%6 nm
TDP (typical)8 W5 W+37%
ArchitectureArmv9Armv8

CPU

CPU comparison: Google Tensor G3 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 680
SpecGoogle Tensor G3Qualcomm Snapdragon 680
Cores9+13%8
Core configuration1x2.91 GHz Cortex-X3 + 4x2.37 GHz Cortex-A715 + 4x1.7 GHz Cortex-A5104x2.4 GHz Cortex-A73 + 4x1.9 GHz Cortex-A53
Max clock2.91 GHz+21%2.4 GHz

GPU

GPU comparison: Google Tensor G3 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 680
SpecGoogle Tensor G3Qualcomm Snapdragon 680
GPUArm Mali-G715 MC7Qualcomm Adreno 610
GPU clock890 MHz—

AI

AI comparison: Google Tensor G3 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 680
SpecGoogle Tensor G3Qualcomm Snapdragon 680
NPUGoogle Edge TPUQualcomm Hexagon 686

Memory

Memory comparison: Google Tensor G3 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 680
SpecGoogle Tensor G3Qualcomm Snapdragon 680
Memory typeLPDDR5XLPDDR4X-2133
Max bandwidth—17.1 GB/s

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Google Tensor G3 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 680
SpecGoogle Tensor G3Qualcomm Snapdragon 680
ModemExternal (Samsung Exynos 5300)Snapdragon X11 LTE
Wi-Fi—Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth—5.1

Media

Media comparison: Google Tensor G3 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 680
SpecGoogle Tensor G3Qualcomm Snapdragon 680
Max display—FHD+ @ 90Hz
Video capture4K@60fps1080p@60fps

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Google Tensor G3 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 680
SpecGoogle Tensor G3Qualcomm Snapdragon 680
AnTuTu 10900,000+210%Top 36%290,000Top 82%
Geekbench 6 (single)1,750+317%Top 25%420Top 84%
Geekbench 6 (multi)4,350+211%Top 26%1,400Top 85%
3DMark Wild Life Extreme2,400Top 47%—

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