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Google Tensor G3 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 888

WINNER
Google Tensor G3
43.5Inno Score
VS
Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
39.9Inno Score
37.1CPU31.4
37.6GPU29.6
41.4Benchmarks41.4
0AI64
69Efficiency55.9
9 spec wins — Google Tensor G30 spec wins — Qualcomm Snapdragon 888

InnoReviews verdict

Google Tensor G3 wins this mobile chipset face-off, 43.5 to 39.9, pulling ahead mainly in efficiency (+13) and GPU (+8). Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 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 31
  • Stronger GPU score: 38 vs 30
  • Stronger efficiency score: 69 vs 56
  • 55% higher 3DMark Wild Life Extreme: 2,400 vs 1,550
  • 21% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 1,750 vs 1,450

Reasons to pick the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888

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

General

General comparison: Google Tensor G3 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
SpecGoogle Tensor G3Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
Announced20232020
Process4 nm+20%5 nm
TDP (typical)8 W+11%9 W
ArchitectureArmv9Armv8.2

CPU

CPU comparison: Google Tensor G3 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
SpecGoogle Tensor G3Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
Cores9+13%8
Core configuration1x2.91 GHz Cortex-X3 + 4x2.37 GHz Cortex-A715 + 4x1.7 GHz Cortex-A5101x2.84 GHz Cortex-X1 + 3x2.42 GHz Cortex-A78 + 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55
Max clock2.91 GHz+2%2.84 GHz

GPU

GPU comparison: Google Tensor G3 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
SpecGoogle Tensor G3Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
GPUArm Mali-G715 MC7Adreno 660
GPU clock890 MHz+6%840 MHz

AI

AI comparison: Google Tensor G3 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
SpecGoogle Tensor G3Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
NPUGoogle Edge TPUHexagon 780
AI performance—26 TOPS

Memory

Memory comparison: Google Tensor G3 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
SpecGoogle Tensor G3Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
Memory typeLPDDR5XLPDDR5-6400
Max bandwidth—51.2 GB/s

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Google Tensor G3 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
SpecGoogle Tensor G3Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
ModemExternal (Samsung Exynos 5300)Snapdragon X60 5G
Max download—7.5 Gbps
Wi-Fi—Wi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth—5.2

Media

Media comparison: Google Tensor G3 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
SpecGoogle Tensor G3Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
Max display—4K @ 60Hz / QHD+ @ 144Hz
Video capture4K@60fps8K@30fps

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Google Tensor G3 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
SpecGoogle Tensor G3Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
AnTuTu 10900,000900,000
Geekbench 6 (single)1,750+21%1,450
Geekbench 6 (multi)4,350+19%3,650
3DMark Wild Life Extreme2,400+55%1,550

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