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Google Tensor G3 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2

Google Tensor G3
43.5Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
52.6Inno Score
37.1CPU45.7
37.6GPU45.7
41.4Benchmarks61.2
69Efficiency66.5
4 spec wins — Google Tensor G35 spec wins — Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2

InnoReviews verdict

Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 wins this mobile chipset face-off, 52.6 to 43.5, pulling ahead mainly in benchmarks (+20) and CPU (+9). 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

  • 31% higher GPU clock: 890 MHz vs 680 MHz
  • 13% higher cores: 9 vs 8
  • 11% lower TDP (typical): 8 W vs 9 W

Reasons to pick the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2

  • Stronger CPU score: 46 vs 37
  • Stronger GPU score: 46 vs 38
  • Stronger benchmarks score: 61 vs 41
  • 72% higher AnTuTu 10: 1,550,000 vs 900,000
  • 54% higher 3DMark Wild Life Extreme: 3,700 vs 2,400

General

General comparison: Google Tensor G3 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
SpecGoogle Tensor G3Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
Announced20232022
Process4 nm4 nm
TDP (typical)8 W+11%9 W
ArchitectureArmv9Armv9

CPU

CPU comparison: Google Tensor G3 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
SpecGoogle Tensor G3Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
Cores9+13%8
Core configuration1x2.91 GHz Cortex-X3 + 4x2.37 GHz Cortex-A715 + 4x1.7 GHz Cortex-A5101x3.2 GHz Cortex-X3 + 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A715 + 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A710 + 3x2.0 GHz Cortex-A510
Max clock2.91 GHz3.2 GHz+10%

GPU

GPU comparison: Google Tensor G3 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
SpecGoogle Tensor G3Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
GPUArm Mali-G715 MC7Adreno 740
GPU clock890 MHz+31%680 MHz

AI

AI comparison: Google Tensor G3 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
SpecGoogle Tensor G3Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
NPUGoogle Edge TPUHexagon NPU

Memory

Memory comparison: Google Tensor G3 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
SpecGoogle Tensor G3Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
Memory typeLPDDR5XLPDDR5X-8400
Max bandwidth—67.2 GB/s

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Google Tensor G3 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
SpecGoogle Tensor G3Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
ModemExternal (Samsung Exynos 5300)Snapdragon X70 5G
Max download—10 Gbps
Wi-Fi—Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth—5.3

Media

Media comparison: Google Tensor G3 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
SpecGoogle Tensor G3Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
Max display—4K @ 60Hz / QHD+ @ 144Hz
Video capture4K@60fps8K@30fps

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Google Tensor G3 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
SpecGoogle Tensor G3Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
AnTuTu 10900,0001,550,000+72%
Geekbench 6 (single)1,7502,050+17%
Geekbench 6 (multi)4,3505,500+26%
3DMark Wild Life Extreme2,4003,700+54%

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