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Google Tensor G3 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 685

WINNER
Google Tensor G3
48.4Inno Score
VS
Q
34.9Inno Score
41.6CPU24.3
41GPU—
52.2Benchmarks36
69Efficiency54.9
6 spec wins — Google Tensor G31 spec wins — Qualcomm Snapdragon 685

InnoReviews verdict

Google Tensor G3 wins this mobile chipset face-off, 48.4 to 34.9, pulling ahead mainly in CPU (+17) and benchmarks (+16). Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 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 24
  • Stronger benchmarks score: 52 vs 36
  • Stronger efficiency score: 69 vs 55
  • 272% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 1,750 vs 470
  • 190% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 4,350 vs 1,500

Reasons to pick the Qualcomm Snapdragon 685

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

General

General comparison: Google Tensor G3 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 685
SpecGoogle Tensor G3Qualcomm Snapdragon 685
Announced20232023
Process4 nm+33%6 nm
TDP (typical)8 W5 W+37%
ArchitectureArmv9Armv8

CPU

CPU comparison: Google Tensor G3 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 685
SpecGoogle Tensor G3Qualcomm Snapdragon 685
Cores9+13%8
Core configuration1x2.91 GHz Cortex-X3 + 4x2.37 GHz Cortex-A715 + 4x1.7 GHz Cortex-A5104x2.8 GHz Cortex-A73 + 4x1.9 GHz Cortex-A53
Max clock2.91 GHz+4%2.8 GHz

GPU

GPU comparison: Google Tensor G3 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 685
SpecGoogle Tensor G3Qualcomm Snapdragon 685
GPUArm Mali-G715 MC7Qualcomm Adreno 610
GPU clock890 MHz—

AI

AI comparison: Google Tensor G3 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 685
SpecGoogle Tensor G3Qualcomm Snapdragon 685
NPUGoogle Edge TPUQualcomm Hexagon 686

Memory

Memory comparison: Google Tensor G3 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 685
SpecGoogle Tensor G3Qualcomm Snapdragon 685
Memory typeLPDDR5XLPDDR4X-2133
Max bandwidth—17.1 GB/s

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Google Tensor G3 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 685
SpecGoogle Tensor G3Qualcomm Snapdragon 685
ModemExternal (Samsung Exynos 5300)Snapdragon X11 LTE
Wi-Fi—Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth—5.1

Media

Media comparison: Google Tensor G3 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 685
SpecGoogle Tensor G3Qualcomm Snapdragon 685
Max display—FHD+ @ 90Hz
Video capture4K@60fps1080p@60fps

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Google Tensor G3 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 685
SpecGoogle Tensor G3Qualcomm Snapdragon 685
AnTuTu 10900,000+91%Top 36%471,425Top 63%
Geekbench 6 (single)1,750+272%Top 25%470Top 82%
Geekbench 6 (multi)4,350+190%Top 26%1,500Top 83%
3DMark Wild Life Extreme2,400Top 47%—
AnTuTu 10 (CPU)—185,372Top 100%
AnTuTu 10 (GPU)—29,548Top 100%
AnTuTu 10 (Memory)—128,755Top 98%
AnTuTu 10 (UX)—127,750Top 100%

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