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Google Tensor G3 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3

Google Tensor G3
48.4Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
62.1Inno Score
41.6CPU54.2
41GPU57.9
52.2Benchmarks76
69Efficiency66.5
2 spec wins — Google Tensor G36 spec wins — Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3

InnoReviews verdict

Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 wins this mobile chipset face-off, 62.1 to 48.4, pulling ahead mainly in benchmarks (+24) and GPU (+17). 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 Gen 3

  • Stronger CPU score: 54 vs 42
  • Stronger GPU score: 58 vs 41
  • Stronger benchmarks score: 76 vs 52
  • 157% higher AnTuTu 10: 2,312,709 vs 900,000
  • 100% higher 3DMark Wild Life Extreme: 4,800 vs 2,400

General

General comparison: Google Tensor G3 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
SpecGoogle Tensor G3Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
Announced20232023
Process4 nm4 nm
TDP (typical)8 W+11%9 W
ArchitectureArmv9Armv9.2

CPU

CPU comparison: Google Tensor G3 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
SpecGoogle Tensor G3Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
Cores9+13%8
Core configuration1x2.91 GHz Cortex-X3 + 4x2.37 GHz Cortex-A715 + 4x1.7 GHz Cortex-A5101x3.3 GHz Cortex-X4 + 3x3.15 GHz Cortex-A720 + 2x2.96 GHz Cortex-A720 + 2x2.27 GHz Cortex-A520
Max clock2.91 GHz3.3 GHz+13%

GPU

GPU comparison: Google Tensor G3 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
SpecGoogle Tensor G3Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
GPUArm Mali-G715 MC7Adreno 750
GPU clock890 MHz903 MHz+1%

AI

AI comparison: Google Tensor G3 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
SpecGoogle Tensor G3Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
NPUGoogle Edge TPUHexagon NPU

Memory

Memory comparison: Google Tensor G3 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
SpecGoogle Tensor G3Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
Memory typeLPDDR5XLPDDR5X-9600
Max bandwidth—76.8 GB/s

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Google Tensor G3 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
SpecGoogle Tensor G3Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
ModemExternal (Samsung Exynos 5300)Snapdragon X75 5G
Max download—10 Gbps
Wi-Fi—Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth—5.4

Media

Media comparison: Google Tensor G3 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
SpecGoogle Tensor G3Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
Max display—4K @ 60Hz / QHD+ @ 240Hz
Video capture4K@60fps8K@30fps

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Google Tensor G3 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
SpecGoogle Tensor G3Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
AnTuTu 10900,000Top 36%2,312,709+157%Top 7%
Geekbench 6 (single)1,750Top 25%2,250+29%Top 14%
Geekbench 6 (multi)4,350Top 26%7,100+63%Top 13%
3DMark Wild Life Extreme2,400Top 47%4,800+100%Top 11%
AnTuTu 10 (CPU)—643,922Top 20%
AnTuTu 10 (GPU)—790,016Top 20%
AnTuTu 10 (Memory)—341,129Top 20%
AnTuTu 10 (UX)—537,642Top 18%

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