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Google Tensor G3 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s 4G Gen 1

WINNER
Google Tensor G3
48.4Inno Score
VS
Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s 4G Gen 1
20.2Inno Score
41.6CPU20.5
41GPU20
52.2Benchmarks—
69Efficiencyspec-based20
6 spec wins — Google Tensor G31 spec wins — Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s 4G Gen 1

InnoReviews verdict

Google Tensor G3 wins this mobile chipset face-off, 48.4 to 20.2, pulling ahead mainly in CPU (+21) and GPU (+21). Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s 4G Gen 1 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 GPU score: 41 vs 20
  • 1987% higher 3DMark Wild Life Extreme: 2,400 vs 115
  • 421% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 1,750 vs 336
  • 276% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 4,350 vs 1,158

Reasons to pick the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s 4G Gen 1

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

General

General comparison: Google Tensor G3 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s 4G Gen 1
SpecGoogle Tensor G3Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s 4G Gen 1
Announced20232024
Process4 nm+64%11 nm
TDP (typical)8 W—
ArchitectureArmv9—

CPU

CPU comparison: Google Tensor G3 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s 4G Gen 1
SpecGoogle Tensor G3Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s 4G Gen 1
Cores9+13%8
Core configuration1x2.91 GHz Cortex-X3 + 4x2.37 GHz Cortex-A715 + 4x1.7 GHz Cortex-A5104x2.1 GHz Cortex-A73 + 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53
Max clock2.91 GHz+39%2.1 GHz

GPU

GPU comparison: Google Tensor G3 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s 4G Gen 1
SpecGoogle Tensor G3Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s 4G Gen 1
GPUArm Mali-G715 MC7Qualcomm Adreno 610
GPU clock890 MHz—

AI

AI comparison: Google Tensor G3 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s 4G Gen 1
SpecGoogle Tensor G3Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s 4G Gen 1
NPUGoogle Edge TPUQualcomm Hexagon

Memory

Memory comparison: Google Tensor G3 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s 4G Gen 1
SpecGoogle Tensor G3Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s 4G Gen 1
Memory typeLPDDR5XLPDDR4X-2133

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Google Tensor G3 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s 4G Gen 1
SpecGoogle Tensor G3Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s 4G Gen 1
ModemExternal (Samsung Exynos 5300)Snapdragon X11 LTE Modem
Max download—0.4 Gbps
Wi-Fi—Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth—5.1

Media

Media comparison: Google Tensor G3 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s 4G Gen 1
SpecGoogle Tensor G3Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s 4G Gen 1
Max display—FHD+ @ 60Hz
Video capture4K@60fps1080p@60fps

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Google Tensor G3 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s 4G Gen 1
SpecGoogle Tensor G3Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s 4G Gen 1
AnTuTu900,000—
Geekbench 6 (single)1,750+421%Top 23%336Bottom 9%
Geekbench 6 (multi)4,350+276%Top 29%1,158Bottom 8%
3DMark Wild Life Extreme2,400+1987%Top 40%115Bottom 1%

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