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Google Tensor G3 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 845

WINNER
Google Tensor G3
48.4Inno Score
VS
Q
30.4Inno Score
41.6CPU26.6
41GPU—
52.2Benchmarks34.8
69Efficiency32.1
8 spec wins — Google Tensor G30 spec wins — Qualcomm Snapdragon 845

InnoReviews verdict

Google Tensor G3 wins this mobile chipset face-off, 48.4 to 30.4, pulling ahead mainly in efficiency (+37) and benchmarks (+17). Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 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

  • Stronger CPU score: 42 vs 27
  • Stronger benchmarks score: 52 vs 35
  • Stronger efficiency score: 69 vs 32
  • 197% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 1,750 vs 590
  • 100% higher AnTuTu 10: 900,000 vs 450,000

Reasons to pick the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845

No decisive spec advantages — this side competes on price and preference.

General

General comparison: Google Tensor G3 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 845
SpecGoogle Tensor G3Qualcomm Snapdragon 845
Announced20232018
Process4 nm+60%10 nm
TDP (typical)8 W+20%10 W
ArchitectureArmv9Armv8.2

CPU

CPU comparison: Google Tensor G3 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 845
SpecGoogle Tensor G3Qualcomm Snapdragon 845
Cores9+13%8
Core configuration1x2.91 GHz Cortex-X3 + 4x2.37 GHz Cortex-A715 + 4x1.7 GHz Cortex-A5104x2.8 GHz Kryo 385 Gold (Cortex-A75) + 4x1.77 GHz Kryo 385 Silver
Max clock2.91 GHz+4%2.8 GHz

GPU

GPU comparison: Google Tensor G3 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 845
SpecGoogle Tensor G3Qualcomm Snapdragon 845
GPUArm Mali-G715 MC7Qualcomm Adreno 630
GPU clock890 MHz—

AI

AI comparison: Google Tensor G3 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 845
SpecGoogle Tensor G3Qualcomm Snapdragon 845
NPUGoogle Edge TPUQualcomm Hexagon 685

Memory

Memory comparison: Google Tensor G3 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 845
SpecGoogle Tensor G3Qualcomm Snapdragon 845
Memory typeLPDDR5XLPDDR4X-1866
Max bandwidth—29.9 GB/s

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Google Tensor G3 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 845
SpecGoogle Tensor G3Qualcomm Snapdragon 845
ModemExternal (Samsung Exynos 5300)Snapdragon X20 LTE
Wi-Fi—Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth—5.0

Media

Media comparison: Google Tensor G3 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 845
SpecGoogle Tensor G3Qualcomm Snapdragon 845
Max display—4K @ 60Hz
Video capture4K@60fps4K@60fps

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Google Tensor G3 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 845
SpecGoogle Tensor G3Qualcomm Snapdragon 845
AnTuTu 10900,000+100%Top 36%450,000Top 67%
Geekbench 6 (single)1,750+197%Top 25%590Top 77%
Geekbench 6 (multi)4,350+98%Top 26%2,200Top 60%
3DMark Wild Life Extreme2,400Top 47%—

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