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Google Tensor G3 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1

Google Tensor G3
43.5Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
48.5Inno Score
37.1CPU40.3
37.6GPU41.1
41.4Benchmarks54.8
69Efficiency69
2 spec wins — Google Tensor G36 spec wins — Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1

InnoReviews verdict

Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 wins this mobile chipset face-off, 48.5 to 43.5, pulling ahead mainly in benchmarks (+13) and GPU (+4). 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

Reasons to pick the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1

  • Stronger CPU score: 40 vs 37
  • Stronger GPU score: 41 vs 38
  • Stronger benchmarks score: 55 vs 41
  • 44% higher AnTuTu 10: 1,300,000 vs 900,000
  • 17% higher 3DMark Wild Life Extreme: 2,800 vs 2,400

General

General comparison: Google Tensor G3 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
SpecGoogle Tensor G3Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
Announced20232022
Process4 nm4 nm
TDP (typical)8 W8 W
ArchitectureArmv9Armv9

CPU

CPU comparison: Google Tensor G3 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
SpecGoogle Tensor G3Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
Cores9+13%8
Core configuration1x2.91 GHz Cortex-X3 + 4x2.37 GHz Cortex-A715 + 4x1.7 GHz Cortex-A5101x3.2 GHz Cortex-X2 + 3x2.75 GHz Cortex-A710 + 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A510
Max clock2.91 GHz3.2 GHz+10%

GPU

GPU comparison: Google Tensor G3 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
SpecGoogle Tensor G3Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
GPUArm Mali-G715 MC7Adreno 730
GPU clock890 MHz900 MHz+1%

AI

AI comparison: Google Tensor G3 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
SpecGoogle Tensor G3Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
NPUGoogle Edge TPUHexagon NPU

Memory

Memory comparison: Google Tensor G3 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
SpecGoogle Tensor G3Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
Memory typeLPDDR5XLPDDR5-6400
Max bandwidth—51.2 GB/s

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Google Tensor G3 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
SpecGoogle Tensor G3Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
ModemExternal (Samsung Exynos 5300)Snapdragon X65 5G
Max download—10 Gbps
Wi-Fi—Wi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth—5.3

Media

Media comparison: Google Tensor G3 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
SpecGoogle Tensor G3Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
Max display—4K @ 60Hz / QHD+ @ 144Hz
Video capture4K@60fps8K@30fps

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Google Tensor G3 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
SpecGoogle Tensor G3Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
AnTuTu 10900,0001,300,000+44%
Geekbench 6 (single)1,7501,800+3%
Geekbench 6 (multi)4,3504,600+6%
3DMark Wild Life Extreme2,4002,800+17%

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