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Google Tensor G3 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 860

WINNER
Google Tensor G3
48.4Inno Score
VS
Q
34.3Inno Score
41.6CPU31.4
41GPU27.3
52.2Benchmarks49.1
69Efficiency32.1
9 spec wins — Google Tensor G31 spec wins — Qualcomm Snapdragon 860

InnoReviews verdict

Google Tensor G3 wins this mobile chipset face-off, 48.4 to 34.3, pulling ahead mainly in efficiency (+37) and GPU (+14). Qualcomm Snapdragon 860 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 31
  • Stronger GPU score: 41 vs 27
  • Stronger benchmarks score: 52 vs 49
  • Stronger efficiency score: 69 vs 32
  • 189% higher 3DMark Wild Life Extreme: 2,400 vs 830

Reasons to pick the Qualcomm Snapdragon 860

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

General

General comparison: Google Tensor G3 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 860
SpecGoogle Tensor G3Qualcomm Snapdragon 860
Announced20232021
Process4 nm+43%7 nm
TDP (typical)8 W+20%10 W
ArchitectureArmv9Armv8.2

CPU

CPU comparison: Google Tensor G3 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 860
SpecGoogle Tensor G3Qualcomm Snapdragon 860
Cores9+13%8
Core configuration1x2.91 GHz Cortex-X3 + 4x2.37 GHz Cortex-A715 + 4x1.7 GHz Cortex-A5101x2.96 GHz Cortex-A76 + 3x2.42 GHz Cortex-A76 + 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55
Max clock2.91 GHz2.96 GHz+2%

GPU

GPU comparison: Google Tensor G3 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 860
SpecGoogle Tensor G3Qualcomm Snapdragon 860
GPUArm Mali-G715 MC7Qualcomm Adreno 640
GPU clock890 MHz+27%700 MHz

AI

AI comparison: Google Tensor G3 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 860
SpecGoogle Tensor G3Qualcomm Snapdragon 860
NPUGoogle Edge TPUQualcomm Hexagon 690

Memory

Memory comparison: Google Tensor G3 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 860
SpecGoogle Tensor G3Qualcomm Snapdragon 860
Memory typeLPDDR5XLPDDR4X-2133
Max bandwidth—34.1 GB/s

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Google Tensor G3 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 860
SpecGoogle Tensor G3Qualcomm Snapdragon 860
ModemExternal (Samsung Exynos 5300)Snapdragon X15 LTE
Wi-Fi—Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth—5.1

Media

Media comparison: Google Tensor G3 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 860
SpecGoogle Tensor G3Qualcomm Snapdragon 860
Max display—4K @ 60Hz / FHD+ @ 144Hz
Video capture4K@60fps4K@60fps

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Google Tensor G3 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 860
SpecGoogle Tensor G3Qualcomm Snapdragon 860
AnTuTu 10900,000+13%Top 36%795,334Top 42%
Geekbench 6 (single)1,750+101%Top 25%870Top 62%
Geekbench 6 (multi)4,350+50%Top 26%2,900Top 46%
3DMark Wild Life Extreme2,400+189%Top 47%830Top 83%
AnTuTu 10 (CPU)—294,736Top 75%
AnTuTu 10 (GPU)—118,830Top 78%
AnTuTu 10 (Memory)—160,316Top 69%
AnTuTu 10 (UX)—221,452Top 80%

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