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Google Tensor G3 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5

Google Tensor G3
48.4Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Q
73.8Inno Score
41.6CPU67.9
41GPU—
52.2Benchmarks80.1
69Efficiency77.2
2 spec wins — Google Tensor G36 spec wins — Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5

InnoReviews verdict

Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 wins this mobile chipset face-off, 73.8 to 48.4, pulling ahead mainly in benchmarks (+28) and CPU (+26). 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 5

  • Stronger CPU score: 68 vs 42
  • Stronger benchmarks score: 80 vs 52
  • Stronger efficiency score: 77 vs 69
  • 203% higher AnTuTu 10: 2,724,754 vs 900,000
  • 111% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 9,200 vs 4,350

General

General comparison: Google Tensor G3 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
SpecGoogle Tensor G3Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
Announced20232025
Process4 nm3 nm+25%
TDP (typical)8 W+11%9 W
ArchitectureArmv9Armv9 (Oryon)

CPU

CPU comparison: Google Tensor G3 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
SpecGoogle Tensor G3Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
Cores9+13%8
Core configuration1x2.91 GHz Cortex-X3 + 4x2.37 GHz Cortex-A715 + 4x1.7 GHz Cortex-A5102x3.8 GHz Oryon Prime + 6x3.32 GHz Oryon Performance
Max clock2.91 GHz3.8 GHz+31%

GPU

GPU comparison: Google Tensor G3 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
SpecGoogle Tensor G3Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
GPUArm Mali-G715 MC7Qualcomm Adreno 840 (binned)
GPU clock890 MHz—

AI

AI comparison: Google Tensor G3 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
SpecGoogle Tensor G3Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
NPUGoogle Edge TPUQualcomm Hexagon

Memory

Memory comparison: Google Tensor G3 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
SpecGoogle Tensor G3Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
Memory typeLPDDR5XLPDDR5X
Max bandwidth—77 GB/s

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Google Tensor G3 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
SpecGoogle Tensor G3Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
ModemExternal (Samsung Exynos 5300)Snapdragon X80 5G
Wi-Fi—Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth—6.0

Media

Media comparison: Google Tensor G3 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
SpecGoogle Tensor G3Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
Max display—WQHD+ @ 144Hz
Video capture4K@60fps8K@30fps

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Google Tensor G3 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
SpecGoogle Tensor G3Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
AnTuTu 10900,000Top 36%2,724,754+203%Top 4%
Geekbench 6 (single)1,750Top 25%3,000+71%Top 8%
Geekbench 6 (multi)4,350Top 26%9,200+111%Top 5%
3DMark Wild Life Extreme2,400Top 47%—
AnTuTu 10 (CPU)—866,588Top 9%
AnTuTu 10 (GPU)—853,716Top 15%
AnTuTu 10 (Memory)—368,524Top 9%
AnTuTu 10 (UX)—635,926Top 12%

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