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Google Tensor G3 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G

WINNER
Google Tensor G3
48.4Inno Score
VS
Q
30.7Inno Score
41.6CPU23.5
41GPU—
52.2Benchmarks31.2
69Efficiency44.2
7 spec wins — Google Tensor G31 spec wins — Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G

InnoReviews verdict

Google Tensor G3 wins this mobile chipset face-off, 48.4 to 30.7, pulling ahead mainly in efficiency (+25) and benchmarks (+21). Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G 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 24
  • Stronger benchmarks score: 52 vs 31
  • Stronger efficiency score: 69 vs 44
  • 150% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 1,750 vs 700
  • 135% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 4,350 vs 1,850

Reasons to pick the Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G

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

General

General comparison: Google Tensor G3 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G
SpecGoogle Tensor G3Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G
Announced20232019
Process4 nm+50%8 nm
TDP (typical)8 W5 W+37%
ArchitectureArmv9Armv8.2

CPU

CPU comparison: Google Tensor G3 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G
SpecGoogle Tensor G3Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G
Cores9+13%8
Core configuration1x2.91 GHz Cortex-X3 + 4x2.37 GHz Cortex-A715 + 4x1.7 GHz Cortex-A5102x2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 + 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55
Max clock2.91 GHz+32%2.2 GHz

GPU

GPU comparison: Google Tensor G3 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G
SpecGoogle Tensor G3Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G
GPUArm Mali-G715 MC7Qualcomm Adreno 618 (overclocked)
GPU clock890 MHz—

AI

AI comparison: Google Tensor G3 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G
SpecGoogle Tensor G3Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G
NPUGoogle Edge TPUQualcomm Hexagon 688

Memory

Memory comparison: Google Tensor G3 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G
SpecGoogle Tensor G3Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G
Memory typeLPDDR5XLPDDR4X-1866
Max bandwidth—14.9 GB/s

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Google Tensor G3 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G
SpecGoogle Tensor G3Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G
ModemExternal (Samsung Exynos 5300)Snapdragon X15 LTE
Wi-Fi—Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth—5.0

Media

Media comparison: Google Tensor G3 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G
SpecGoogle Tensor G3Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G
Max display—FHD+ @ 120Hz
Video capture4K@60fps4K@30fps

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Google Tensor G3 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G
SpecGoogle Tensor G3Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G
AnTuTu 10900,000+131%Top 36%390,000Top 73%
Geekbench 6 (single)1,750+150%Top 25%700Top 73%
Geekbench 6 (multi)4,350+135%Top 26%1,850Top 76%
3DMark Wild Life Extreme2,400Top 47%—

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