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Google Tensor G3 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G

WINNER
Google Tensor G3
48.4Inno Score
VS
Q
31.4Inno Score
41.6CPU31
41GPU24.4
52.2Benchmarks—
—AIspec-based43.4
69Efficiencyspec-based36
7 spec wins — Google Tensor G30 spec wins — Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G

InnoReviews verdict

Google Tensor G3 wins this mobile chipset face-off, 48.4 to 31.4, pulling ahead mainly in GPU (+17) and CPU (+11). Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G 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 31
  • Stronger GPU score: 41 vs 24
  • 223% higher 3DMark Wild Life Extreme: 2,400 vs 743
  • 63% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 1,750 vs 1,074
  • 41% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 4,350 vs 3,091

Reasons to pick the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G

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

General

General comparison: Google Tensor G3 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G
SpecGoogle Tensor G3Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G
Announced20232021
Process4 nm+33%6 nm
TDP (typical)8 W—
ArchitectureArmv9—

CPU

CPU comparison: Google Tensor G3 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G
SpecGoogle Tensor G3Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G
Cores9+13%8
Core configuration1x2.91 GHz Cortex-X3 + 4x2.37 GHz Cortex-A715 + 4x1.7 GHz Cortex-A5101x2.5 GHz Cortex-A78 + 3x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 + 4x1.9 GHz Cortex-A55
Max clock2.91 GHz+16%2.5 GHz

GPU

GPU comparison: Google Tensor G3 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G
SpecGoogle Tensor G3Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G
GPUArm Mali-G715 MC7Qualcomm Adreno 642L
GPU clock890 MHz—

AI

AI comparison: Google Tensor G3 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G
SpecGoogle Tensor G3Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G
NPUGoogle Edge TPUQualcomm Hexagon 770
AI performance—12 TOPS

Memory

Memory comparison: Google Tensor G3 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G
SpecGoogle Tensor G3Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G
Memory typeLPDDR5XLPDDR5-6400

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Google Tensor G3 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G
SpecGoogle Tensor G3Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G
ModemExternal (Samsung Exynos 5300)Snapdragon X53 5G Modem-RF System
Max download—3.7 Gbps
Wi-Fi—Wi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth—5.2

Media

Media comparison: Google Tensor G3 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G
SpecGoogle Tensor G3Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G
Max display—FHD+ @ 144Hz
Video capture4K@60fps4K HDR10+

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Google Tensor G3 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G
SpecGoogle Tensor G3Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G
AnTuTu900,000—
Geekbench 6 (single)1,750+63%Top 23%1,074Top 46%
Geekbench 6 (multi)4,350+41%Top 29%3,091Top 44%
3DMark Wild Life Extreme2,400+223%Top 40%743Bottom 20%

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