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Google Tensor G3 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3

Google Tensor G3
43.5Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
61.3Inno Score
37.1CPU53.7
37.6GPU58.3
41.4Benchmarks72.3
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, 61.3 to 43.5, pulling ahead mainly in benchmarks (+31) and GPU (+21). 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

  • 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 37
  • Stronger GPU score: 58 vs 38
  • Stronger benchmarks score: 72 vs 41
  • 133% higher AnTuTu 10: 2,100,000 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 10900,0002,100,000+133%
Geekbench 6 (single)1,7502,250+29%
Geekbench 6 (multi)4,3507,100+63%
3DMark Wild Life Extreme2,4004,800+100%

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