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Google Tensor G3 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5

Google Tensor G3
43.5Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
89.3Inno Score
37.1CPU93.7
37.6GPU87.4
41.4Benchmarks95.7
69Efficiency74.8
2 spec wins — Google Tensor G38 spec wins — Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5

InnoReviews verdict

Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 wins this mobile chipset face-off, 89.3 to 43.5, pulling ahead mainly in CPU (+57) and benchmarks (+54). Google Tensor G3 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.

Key differences

Reasons to pick the Google Tensor G3

  • 20% lower TDP (typical): 8 W vs 10 W
  • 13% higher cores: 9 vs 8

Reasons to pick the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5

  • Stronger CPU score: 94 vs 37
  • Stronger GPU score: 87 vs 38
  • Stronger benchmarks score: 96 vs 41
  • Stronger efficiency score: 75 vs 69
  • 344% higher AnTuTu 10: 4,000,000 vs 900,000

General

General comparison: Google Tensor G3 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
SpecGoogle Tensor G3Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
Announced20232025
Process4 nm3 nm+25%
TDP (typical)8 W+20%10 W
ArchitectureArmv9—

CPU

CPU comparison: Google Tensor G3 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
SpecGoogle Tensor G3Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
Cores9+13%8
Core configuration1x2.91 GHz Cortex-X3 + 4x2.37 GHz Cortex-A715 + 4x1.7 GHz Cortex-A5102x4.6 GHz Oryon Prime + 6x3.62 GHz Oryon Performance
Max clock2.91 GHz4.6 GHz+58%

GPU

GPU comparison: Google Tensor G3 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
SpecGoogle Tensor G3Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
GPUArm Mali-G715 MC7Adreno 840
GPU clock890 MHz1,200 MHz+35%

AI

AI comparison: Google Tensor G3 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
SpecGoogle Tensor G3Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
NPUGoogle Edge TPUHexagon NPU

Memory

Memory comparison: Google Tensor G3 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
SpecGoogle Tensor G3Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
Memory typeLPDDR5XLPDDR5X-10667
Max bandwidth—85.3 GB/s

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Google Tensor G3 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
SpecGoogle Tensor G3Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
ModemExternal (Samsung Exynos 5300)Snapdragon X85 5G
Max download—12.5 Gbps
Wi-Fi—Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth—6.0

Media

Media comparison: Google Tensor G3 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
SpecGoogle Tensor G3Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
Max display—4K @ 60Hz / QHD+ @ 240Hz
Video capture4K@60fps8K@30fps

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Google Tensor G3 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
SpecGoogle Tensor G3Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 10900,0004,000,000+344%
Geekbench 6 (single)1,7503,850+120%
Geekbench 6 (multi)4,35011,900+174%
3DMark Wild Life Extreme2,4007,700+221%

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