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Google Tensor G3 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite

Google Tensor G3
48.4Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
75.2Inno Score
41.6CPU74.1
41GPU70.6
52.2Benchmarks81.3
69Efficiency77.2
2 spec wins — Google Tensor G38 spec wins — Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite

InnoReviews verdict

Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite wins this mobile chipset face-off, 75.2 to 48.4, pulling ahead mainly in CPU (+32) and GPU (+30). Google Tensor G3 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

  • 13% higher cores: 9 vs 8
  • 11% lower TDP (typical): 8 W vs 9 W

Reasons to pick the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite

  • Stronger CPU score: 74 vs 42
  • Stronger GPU score: 71 vs 41
  • Stronger benchmarks score: 81 vs 52
  • Stronger efficiency score: 77 vs 69
  • 217% higher AnTuTu 10: 2,849,183 vs 900,000

General

General comparison: Google Tensor G3 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
SpecGoogle Tensor G3Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
Announced20232024
Process4 nm3 nm+25%
TDP (typical)8 W+11%9 W
ArchitectureArmv9Armv8.7

CPU

CPU comparison: Google Tensor G3 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
SpecGoogle Tensor G3Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
Cores9+13%8
Core configuration1x2.91 GHz Cortex-X3 + 4x2.37 GHz Cortex-A715 + 4x1.7 GHz Cortex-A5102x4.32 GHz Oryon Prime + 6x3.53 GHz Oryon Performance
Max clock2.91 GHz4.32 GHz+48%

GPU

GPU comparison: Google Tensor G3 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
SpecGoogle Tensor G3Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
GPUArm Mali-G715 MC7Adreno 830
GPU clock890 MHz1,100 MHz+24%

AI

AI comparison: Google Tensor G3 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
SpecGoogle Tensor G3Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
NPUGoogle Edge TPUHexagon NPU

Memory

Memory comparison: Google Tensor G3 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
SpecGoogle Tensor G3Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
Memory typeLPDDR5XLPDDR5X-10667
Max bandwidth—85.3 GB/s

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Google Tensor G3 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
SpecGoogle Tensor G3Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
ModemExternal (Samsung Exynos 5300)Snapdragon X80 5G
Max download—10 Gbps
Wi-Fi—Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth—6.0

Media

Media comparison: Google Tensor G3 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
SpecGoogle Tensor G3Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
Max display—4K @ 60Hz / QHD+ @ 240Hz
Video capture4K@60fps8K@30fps

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Google Tensor G3 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
SpecGoogle Tensor G3Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 10900,000Top 36%2,849,183+217%Top 3%
Geekbench 6 (single)1,750Top 25%3,200+83%Top 7%
Geekbench 6 (multi)4,350Top 26%10,000+130%Top 3%
3DMark Wild Life Extreme2,400Top 47%6,200+158%Top 6%
AnTuTu 10 (CPU)—796,858Top 15%
AnTuTu 10 (GPU)—1,072,373Top 9%
AnTuTu 10 (Memory)—367,884Top 12%
AnTuTu 10 (UX)—612,068Top 15%

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