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Google Tensor G3 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3

Google Tensor G3
48.4Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3
54.9Inno Score
41.6CPU45.7
41GPU45.3
52.2Benchmarks68.4
69Efficiency71.4
1 spec wins — Google Tensor G37 spec wins — Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3

InnoReviews verdict

Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 wins this mobile chipset face-off, 54.9 to 48.4, pulling ahead mainly in benchmarks (+16) and GPU (+4). Google Tensor G3 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

  • 13% higher cores: 9 vs 8

Reasons to pick the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3

  • Stronger CPU score: 46 vs 42
  • Stronger GPU score: 45 vs 41
  • Stronger benchmarks score: 68 vs 52
  • 90% higher AnTuTu 10: 1,709,606 vs 900,000
  • 38% higher 3DMark Wild Life Extreme: 3,300 vs 2,400

General

General comparison: Google Tensor G3 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3
SpecGoogle Tensor G3Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3
Announced20232024
Process4 nm4 nm
TDP (typical)8 W7 W+12%
ArchitectureArmv9Armv9.2

CPU

CPU comparison: Google Tensor G3 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3
SpecGoogle Tensor G3Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3
Cores9+13%8
Core configuration1x2.91 GHz Cortex-X3 + 4x2.37 GHz Cortex-A715 + 4x1.7 GHz Cortex-A5101x3.0 GHz Cortex-X4 + 4x2.8 GHz Cortex-A720 + 3x2.0 GHz Cortex-A520
Max clock2.91 GHz3 GHz+3%

GPU

GPU comparison: Google Tensor G3 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3
SpecGoogle Tensor G3Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3
GPUArm Mali-G715 MC7Adreno 735
GPU clock890 MHz—

AI

AI comparison: Google Tensor G3 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3
SpecGoogle Tensor G3Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3
NPUGoogle Edge TPUHexagon NPU

Memory

Memory comparison: Google Tensor G3 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3
SpecGoogle Tensor G3Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3
Memory typeLPDDR5XLPDDR5X-8400
Max bandwidth—67.2 GB/s

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Google Tensor G3 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3
SpecGoogle Tensor G3Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3
ModemExternal (Samsung Exynos 5300)Snapdragon X70 5G
Max download—5 Gbps
Wi-Fi—Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth—5.4

Media

Media comparison: Google Tensor G3 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3
SpecGoogle Tensor G3Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3
Max display—4K @ 60Hz / QHD+ @ 144Hz
Video capture4K@60fps4K@60fps

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Google Tensor G3 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3
SpecGoogle Tensor G3Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3
AnTuTu 10900,000Top 36%1,709,606+90%Top 15%
Geekbench 6 (single)1,750Top 25%1,950+11%Top 21%
Geekbench 6 (multi)4,350Top 26%5,200+20%Top 22%
3DMark Wild Life Extreme2,400Top 47%3,300+38%Top 35%
AnTuTu 10 (CPU)—518,231Top 35%
AnTuTu 10 (GPU)—478,204Top 35%
AnTuTu 10 (Memory)—310,205Top 32%
AnTuTu 10 (UX)—402,966Top 35%

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