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Google Tensor G3 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 865

WINNER
Google Tensor G3
48.4Inno Score
VS
Q
37.2Inno Score
41.6CPU33.5
41GPU28.6
52.2Benchmarks51.1
—AI49.3
69Efficiency32.1
10 spec wins — Google Tensor G30 spec wins — Qualcomm Snapdragon 865

InnoReviews verdict

Google Tensor G3 wins this mobile chipset face-off, 48.4 to 37.2, pulling ahead mainly in efficiency (+37) and GPU (+12). Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 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 34
  • Stronger GPU score: 41 vs 29
  • Stronger efficiency score: 69 vs 32
  • 92% higher 3DMark Wild Life Extreme: 2,400 vs 1,250
  • 59% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 1,750 vs 1,100

Reasons to pick the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865

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

General

General comparison: Google Tensor G3 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 865
SpecGoogle Tensor G3Qualcomm Snapdragon 865
Announced20232020
Process4 nm+43%7 nm
TDP (typical)8 W+20%10 W
ArchitectureArmv9Armv8.2

CPU

CPU comparison: Google Tensor G3 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 865
SpecGoogle Tensor G3Qualcomm Snapdragon 865
Cores9+13%8
Core configuration1x2.91 GHz Cortex-X3 + 4x2.37 GHz Cortex-A715 + 4x1.7 GHz Cortex-A5101x2.84 GHz Cortex-A77 + 3x2.42 GHz Cortex-A77 + 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55
Max clock2.91 GHz+2%2.84 GHz

GPU

GPU comparison: Google Tensor G3 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 865
SpecGoogle Tensor G3Qualcomm Snapdragon 865
GPUArm Mali-G715 MC7Qualcomm Adreno 650
GPU clock890 MHz+52%587 MHz

AI

AI comparison: Google Tensor G3 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 865
SpecGoogle Tensor G3Qualcomm Snapdragon 865
NPUGoogle Edge TPUQualcomm Hexagon 698
AI performance—15 TOPS

Memory

Memory comparison: Google Tensor G3 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 865
SpecGoogle Tensor G3Qualcomm Snapdragon 865
Memory typeLPDDR5XLPDDR5-2750
Max bandwidth—44 GB/s

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Google Tensor G3 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 865
SpecGoogle Tensor G3Qualcomm Snapdragon 865
ModemExternal (Samsung Exynos 5300)Snapdragon X55 5G (external)
Max download—7.5 Gbps
Wi-Fi—Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth—5.1

Media

Media comparison: Google Tensor G3 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 865
SpecGoogle Tensor G3Qualcomm Snapdragon 865
Max display—4K @ 60Hz / QHD+ @ 144Hz
Video capture4K@60fps8K@30fps

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Google Tensor G3 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 865
SpecGoogle Tensor G3Qualcomm Snapdragon 865
AnTuTu 10900,000+4%Top 36%861,546Top 39%
Geekbench 6 (single)1,750+59%Top 25%1,100Top 42%
Geekbench 6 (multi)4,350+32%Top 26%3,300Top 38%
3DMark Wild Life Extreme2,400+92%Top 47%1,250Top 69%
AnTuTu 10 (CPU)—306,337Top 72%
AnTuTu 10 (GPU)—162,790Top 63%
AnTuTu 10 (Memory)—152,804Top 80%
AnTuTu 10 (UX)—239,615Top 69%

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