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Google Tensor G3 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6

Google Tensor G3
48.4Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Q
96.4Inno Score
41.6CPU93.3
41GPU97.9
52.2Benchmarks—
69Efficiencyspec-based100
1 spec wins — Google Tensor G36 spec wins — Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6

InnoReviews verdict

Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 wins this mobile chipset face-off, 96.4 to 48.4, pulling ahead mainly in GPU (+57) and CPU (+52). 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

Reasons to pick the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6

  • Stronger CPU score: 93 vs 42
  • Stronger GPU score: 98 vs 41
  • 306% higher 3DMark Wild Life Extreme: 9,739 vs 2,400
  • 194% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 12,801 vs 4,350
  • 146% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 4,312 vs 1,750

General

General comparison: Google Tensor G3 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6
SpecGoogle Tensor G3Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6
Announced20232026
Process4 nm2 nm+50%
TDP (typical)8 W—
ArchitectureArmv9—

CPU

CPU comparison: Google Tensor G3 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6
SpecGoogle Tensor G3Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6
Cores9+13%8
Core configuration1x2.91 GHz Cortex-X3 + 4x2.37 GHz Cortex-A715 + 4x1.7 GHz Cortex-A5102x5.0 GHz Oryon Prime + 6x4.0 GHz Oryon Performance
Max clock2.91 GHz5 GHz+72%

GPU

GPU comparison: Google Tensor G3 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6
SpecGoogle Tensor G3Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6
GPUArm Mali-G715 MC7Qualcomm Adreno
GPU clock890 MHz—

AI

AI comparison: Google Tensor G3 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6
SpecGoogle Tensor G3Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6
NPUGoogle Edge TPUHexagon NPU

Memory

Memory comparison: Google Tensor G3 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6
SpecGoogle Tensor G3Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6
Memory typeLPDDR5XLPDDR5X/LPDDR6

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Google Tensor G3 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6
SpecGoogle Tensor G3Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6
ModemExternal (Samsung Exynos 5300)Qualcomm X105 5G Modem-RF System
Max download—14.8 Gbps
Wi-Fi—Wi-Fi 8
Bluetooth—6.0

Media

Media comparison: Google Tensor G3 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6
SpecGoogle Tensor G3Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6
Max display—8K @ 30Hz / QHD+ @ 240Hz
Video capture4K@60fps8K@60fps

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Google Tensor G3 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6
SpecGoogle Tensor G3Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6
AnTuTu900,000—
Geekbench 6 (single)1,750Top 27%4,312+146%Top 2%
Geekbench 6 (multi)4,350Top 31%12,801+194%Top 2%
3DMark Wild Life Extreme2,400Top 49%9,739+306%Top 2%

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