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Google Tensor G3 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3

WINNER
Google Tensor G3
48.4Inno Score
VS
Q
35.7Inno Score
41.6CPU26.3
41GPU—
52.2Benchmarks35.3
69Efficiency54.9
6 spec wins — Google Tensor G32 spec wins — Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3

InnoReviews verdict

Google Tensor G3 wins this mobile chipset face-off, 48.4 to 35.7, pulling ahead mainly in benchmarks (+17) and CPU (+15). Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 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 26
  • Stronger benchmarks score: 52 vs 35
  • Stronger efficiency score: 69 vs 55
  • 112% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 4,350 vs 2,050
  • 96% higher AnTuTu 10: 900,000 vs 460,000

Reasons to pick the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3

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

General

General comparison: Google Tensor G3 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3
SpecGoogle Tensor G3Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3
Announced20232024
Process4 nm+33%6 nm
TDP (typical)8 W5 W+37%
ArchitectureArmv9Armv8.2

CPU

CPU comparison: Google Tensor G3 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3
SpecGoogle Tensor G3Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3
Cores9+13%8
Core configuration1x2.91 GHz Cortex-X3 + 4x2.37 GHz Cortex-A715 + 4x1.7 GHz Cortex-A5102x2.3 GHz Cortex-A78 + 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55
Max clock2.91 GHz+27%2.3 GHz

GPU

GPU comparison: Google Tensor G3 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3
SpecGoogle Tensor G3Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3
GPUArm Mali-G715 MC7Qualcomm Adreno 619
GPU clock890 MHz—

AI

AI comparison: Google Tensor G3 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3
SpecGoogle Tensor G3Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3
NPUGoogle Edge TPUQualcomm Hexagon 686

Memory

Memory comparison: Google Tensor G3 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3
SpecGoogle Tensor G3Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3
Memory typeLPDDR5XLPDDR4X-2133
Max bandwidth—17.1 GB/s

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Google Tensor G3 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3
SpecGoogle Tensor G3Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3
ModemExternal (Samsung Exynos 5300)Snapdragon X51 5G
Wi-Fi—Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth—5.2

Media

Media comparison: Google Tensor G3 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3
SpecGoogle Tensor G3Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3
Max display—FHD+ @ 120Hz
Video capture4K@60fps1080p@60fps

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Google Tensor G3 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3
SpecGoogle Tensor G3Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3
AnTuTu 10900,000+96%Top 36%460,000Top 65%
Geekbench 6 (single)1,750+90%Top 25%920Top 58%
Geekbench 6 (multi)4,350+112%Top 26%2,050Top 64%
3DMark Wild Life Extreme2,400Top 47%—

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