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Google Tensor G3 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 870

WINNER
Google Tensor G3
43.5Inno Score
VS
Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
29.9Inno Score
37.1CPU27.6
37.6GPU24.6
41.4Benchmarks34.8
69Efficiency37
8 spec wins — Google Tensor G31 spec wins — Qualcomm Snapdragon 870

InnoReviews verdict

Google Tensor G3 wins this mobile chipset face-off, 43.5 to 29.9, pulling ahead mainly in efficiency (+32) and GPU (+13). Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.

Key differences

Reasons to pick the Google Tensor G3

  • Stronger CPU score: 37 vs 28
  • Stronger GPU score: 38 vs 25
  • Stronger benchmarks score: 41 vs 35
  • Stronger efficiency score: 69 vs 37
  • 92% higher 3DMark Wild Life Extreme: 2,400 vs 1,250

Reasons to pick the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870

  • 10% higher Max clock: 3.2 GHz vs 2.91 GHz

General

General comparison: Google Tensor G3 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
SpecGoogle Tensor G3Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
Announced20232021
Process4 nm+43%7 nm
TDP (typical)8 W8 W
ArchitectureArmv9Armv8.2

CPU

CPU comparison: Google Tensor G3 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
SpecGoogle Tensor G3Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
Cores9+13%8
Core configuration1x2.91 GHz Cortex-X3 + 4x2.37 GHz Cortex-A715 + 4x1.7 GHz Cortex-A5101x3.2 GHz Kryo 585 Prime + 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 585 Gold + 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 585 Silver
Max clock2.91 GHz3.2 GHz+10%

GPU

GPU comparison: Google Tensor G3 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
SpecGoogle Tensor G3Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
GPUArm Mali-G715 MC7Adreno 650
GPU clock890 MHz+33%670 MHz

AI

AI comparison: Google Tensor G3 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
SpecGoogle Tensor G3Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
NPUGoogle Edge TPUHexagon 698

Memory

Memory comparison: Google Tensor G3 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
SpecGoogle Tensor G3Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
Memory typeLPDDR5XLPDDR5-5500
Max bandwidth—44 GB/s

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Google Tensor G3 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
SpecGoogle Tensor G3Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
ModemExternal (Samsung Exynos 5300)Snapdragon X55 5G (external)
Max download—7.5 Gbps
Wi-Fi—Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth—5.2

Media

Media comparison: Google Tensor G3 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
SpecGoogle Tensor G3Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
Max display—4K @ 60Hz / QHD+ @ 144Hz
Video capture4K@60fps8K@30fps

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Google Tensor G3 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
SpecGoogle Tensor G3Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
AnTuTu 10900,000+20%750,000
Geekbench 6 (single)1,750+67%1,050
Geekbench 6 (multi)4,350+45%3,000
3DMark Wild Life Extreme2,400+92%1,250

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