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Google Tensor G3 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4

WINNER
Google Tensor G3
48.4Inno Score
VS
Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4
36Inno Score
41.6CPU29.6
41GPU24.4
52.2Benchmarks—
69Efficiencyspec-based68
5 spec wins — Google Tensor G31 spec wins — Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4

InnoReviews verdict

Google Tensor G3 wins this mobile chipset face-off, 48.4 to 36, pulling ahead mainly in GPU (+17) and CPU (+12). Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 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 30
  • Stronger GPU score: 41 vs 24
  • 223% higher 3DMark Wild Life Extreme: 2,400 vs 744
  • 73% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 1,750 vs 1,014
  • 48% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 4,350 vs 2,930

Reasons to pick the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4

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

General

General comparison: Google Tensor G3 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4
SpecGoogle Tensor G3Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4
Announced20232025
Process4 nm4 nm
TDP (typical)8 W—
ArchitectureArmv9Armv8.2

CPU

CPU comparison: Google Tensor G3 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4
SpecGoogle Tensor G3Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4
Cores9+13%8
Core configuration1x2.91 GHz Cortex-X3 + 4x2.37 GHz Cortex-A715 + 4x1.7 GHz Cortex-A5104x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 + 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55
Max clock2.91 GHz+21%2.4 GHz

GPU

GPU comparison: Google Tensor G3 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4
SpecGoogle Tensor G3Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4
GPUArm Mali-G715 MC7Adreno 710
GPU clock890 MHz—

AI

AI comparison: Google Tensor G3 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4
SpecGoogle Tensor G3Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4
NPUGoogle Edge TPUHexagon NPU

Memory

Memory comparison: Google Tensor G3 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4
SpecGoogle Tensor G3Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4
Memory typeLPDDR5XLPDDR4X/LPDDR5X

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Google Tensor G3 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4
SpecGoogle Tensor G3Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4
ModemExternal (Samsung Exynos 5300)Qualcomm 5G Modem-RF System
Max download—2.9 Gbps
Wi-Fi—Wi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth—5.4

Media

Media comparison: Google Tensor G3 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4
SpecGoogle Tensor G3Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4
Max display—FHD+ @ 144Hz
Video capture4K@60fps2K@30fps

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Google Tensor G3 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4
SpecGoogle Tensor G3Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4
AnTuTu900,000—
Geekbench 6 (single)1,750+73%Top 25%1,014Bottom 48%
Geekbench 6 (multi)4,350+48%Top 32%2,930Top 48%
3DMark Wild Life Extreme2,400+223%Top 46%744Bottom 13%

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