Google Tensor G3 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4
41.6CPU51.5
41GPU53.1
52.2Benchmarks75.9
69Efficiency71.4
1 spec wins — Google Tensor G38 spec wins — Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4
InnoReviews verdict
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 wins this mobile chipset face-off, 60.7 to 48.4, pulling ahead mainly in benchmarks (+24) and GPU (+12). 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 4
- Stronger CPU score: 52 vs 42
- Stronger GPU score: 53 vs 41
- Stronger benchmarks score: 76 vs 52
- 156% higher AnTuTu 10: 2,300,000 vs 900,000
- 57% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 6,850 vs 4,350
General
| Spec | Google Tensor G3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2023 | 2025 |
| Process | 4 nm | 4 nm |
| TDP (typical) | 8 W | 7 W+12% |
| Architecture | Armv9 | Armv9.2 |
CPU
| Spec | Google Tensor G3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 9+13% | 8 |
| Core configuration | 1x2.91 GHz Cortex-X3 + 4x2.37 GHz Cortex-A715 + 4x1.7 GHz Cortex-A510 | 1x3.21 GHz Cortex-A720 + 3x3.01 GHz Cortex-A720 + 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A720 + 2x2.02 GHz Cortex-A520 |
| Max clock | 2.91 GHz | 3.21 GHz+10% |
GPU
| Spec | Google Tensor G3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 |
|---|---|---|
| GPU | Arm Mali-G715 MC7 | Adreno 825 |
| GPU clock | 890 MHz | 1,100 MHz+24% |
AI
| Spec | Google Tensor G3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 |
|---|---|---|
| NPU | Google Edge TPU | Hexagon NPU |
Memory
| Spec | Google Tensor G3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X-9600 |
| Max bandwidth | — | 76.8 GB/s |
Connectivity
| Spec | Google Tensor G3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Modem | External (Samsung Exynos 5300) | Snapdragon X75 5G |
| Max download | — | 4.2 Gbps |
| Wi-Fi | — | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | — | 6.0 |
Media
| Spec | Google Tensor G3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Max display | — | 4K @ 60Hz / QHD+ @ 144Hz |
| Video capture | 4K@60fps | 4K@60fps |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Google Tensor G3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 |
|---|---|---|
| AnTuTu 10 | 900,000 | 2,300,000+156% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,750 | 2,050+17% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 4,350 | 6,850+57% |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | 2,400 | 3,700+54% |
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