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Google Tensor G3 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3

WINNER
Google Tensor G3
43.5Inno Score
VS
Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
35.5Inno Score
37.1CPU25.8
37.6GPU21.5
41.4Benchmarks37.1
69Efficiency76.2
6 spec wins — Google Tensor G31 spec wins — Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3

InnoReviews verdict

Google Tensor G3 wins this mobile chipset face-off, 43.5 to 35.5, pulling ahead mainly in GPU (+16) and CPU (+11). Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.

Key differences

Reasons to pick the Google Tensor G3

  • Stronger CPU score: 37 vs 26
  • Stronger GPU score: 38 vs 22
  • Stronger benchmarks score: 41 vs 37
  • 109% higher 3DMark Wild Life Extreme: 2,400 vs 1,150
  • 52% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 1,750 vs 1,150

Reasons to pick the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3

  • Stronger efficiency score: 76 vs 69
  • 37% lower TDP (typical): 5 W vs 8 W

General

General comparison: Google Tensor G3 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
SpecGoogle Tensor G3Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
Announced20232023
Process4 nm4 nm
TDP (typical)8 W5 W+37%
ArchitectureArmv9Armv9

CPU

CPU comparison: Google Tensor G3 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
SpecGoogle Tensor G3Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
Cores9+13%8
Core configuration1x2.91 GHz Cortex-X3 + 4x2.37 GHz Cortex-A715 + 4x1.7 GHz Cortex-A5101x2.63 GHz Cortex-A715 + 3x2.4 GHz Cortex-A715 + 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A510
Max clock2.91 GHz+11%2.63 GHz

GPU

GPU comparison: Google Tensor G3 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
SpecGoogle Tensor G3Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
GPUArm Mali-G715 MC7Adreno 720
GPU clock890 MHz—

AI

AI comparison: Google Tensor G3 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
SpecGoogle Tensor G3Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
NPUGoogle Edge TPUHexagon NPU

Memory

Memory comparison: Google Tensor G3 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
SpecGoogle Tensor G3Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
Memory typeLPDDR5XLPDDR5-6400
Max bandwidth—51.2 GB/s

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Google Tensor G3 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
SpecGoogle Tensor G3Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
ModemExternal (Samsung Exynos 5300)Snapdragon X63 5G
Max download—5 Gbps
Wi-Fi—Wi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth—5.4

Media

Media comparison: Google Tensor G3 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
SpecGoogle Tensor G3Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
Video capture4K@60fps4K@30fps

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Google Tensor G3 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
SpecGoogle Tensor G3Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
AnTuTu 10900,000+13%800,000
Geekbench 6 (single)1,750+52%1,150
Geekbench 6 (multi)4,350+34%3,250
3DMark Wild Life Extreme2,400+109%1,150

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