Google Tensor G3 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1
41.6CPU28.9
41GPU24.8
52.2Benchmarks43.3
69Efficiency76.2
7 spec wins — Google Tensor G31 spec wins — Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1
InnoReviews verdict
Google Tensor G3 wins this mobile chipset face-off, 48.4 to 38.8, pulling ahead mainly in GPU (+16) and CPU (+13). Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 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 29
- Stronger GPU score: 41 vs 25
- Stronger benchmarks score: 52 vs 43
- 204% higher 3DMark Wild Life Extreme: 2,400 vs 790
- 80% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 1,750 vs 970
Reasons to pick the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1
- Stronger efficiency score: 76 vs 69
- 37% lower TDP (typical): 5 W vs 8 W
General
| Spec | Google Tensor G3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2023 | 2022 |
| Process | 4 nm | 4 nm |
| TDP (typical) | 8 W | 5 W+37% |
| Architecture | Armv9 | Armv9 |
CPU
| Spec | Google Tensor G3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 9+13% | 8 |
| Core configuration | 1x2.91 GHz Cortex-X3 + 4x2.37 GHz Cortex-A715 + 4x1.7 GHz Cortex-A510 | 1x2.4 GHz Cortex-A710 + 3x2.36 GHz Cortex-A710 + 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A510 |
| Max clock | 2.91 GHz+21% | 2.4 GHz |
GPU
| Spec | Google Tensor G3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 |
|---|---|---|
| GPU | Arm Mali-G715 MC7 | Adreno 644 |
| GPU clock | 890 MHz | — |
AI
| Spec | Google Tensor G3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 |
|---|---|---|
| NPU | Google Edge TPU | Hexagon NPU |
Memory
| Spec | Google Tensor G3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5-6400 |
| Max bandwidth | — | 51.2 GB/s |
Connectivity
| Spec | Google Tensor G3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Modem | External (Samsung Exynos 5300) | Snapdragon X62 5G |
| Max download | — | 2.9 Gbps |
| Wi-Fi | — | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.2 |
Media
| Spec | Google Tensor G3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Max display | — | FHD+ @ 120Hz |
| Video capture | 4K@60fps | 4K@30fps |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Google Tensor G3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 |
|---|---|---|
| AnTuTu 10 | 900,000+43% | 630,000 |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,750+80% | 970 |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 4,350+58% | 2,760 |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | 2,400+204% | 790 |
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