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Google Tensor G3 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon C

WINNER
Google Tensor G3
48.4Inno Score
VS
Qualcomm Snapdragon C
33.6Inno Score
41.6CPU30.7
41GPU—
52.2Benchmarks—
69Efficiency39.4
4 spec wins — Google Tensor G31 spec wins — Qualcomm Snapdragon C

InnoReviews verdict

Google Tensor G3 wins this mobile chipset face-off, 48.4 to 33.6, pulling ahead mainly in efficiency (+30) and CPU (+11). Qualcomm Snapdragon C 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 31
  • Stronger efficiency score: 69 vs 39
  • 50% lower process: 4 nm vs 8 nm
  • 21% higher Max clock: 2.91 GHz vs 2.4 GHz
  • 13% higher cores: 9 vs 8

Reasons to pick the Qualcomm Snapdragon C

  • 12% lower TDP (typical): 7 W vs 8 W

General

General comparison: Google Tensor G3 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon C
SpecGoogle Tensor G3Qualcomm Snapdragon C
Announced20232019
Process4 nm+50%8 nm
TDP (typical)8 W7 W+12%
ArchitectureArmv9ARMv8-A

CPU

CPU comparison: Google Tensor G3 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon C
SpecGoogle Tensor G3Qualcomm Snapdragon C
Cores9+13%8
Core configuration1x2.91 GHz Cortex-X3 + 4x2.37 GHz Cortex-A715 + 4x1.7 GHz Cortex-A5102x 2.4 GHz Kryo 468 Gold + 6x 1.8 GHz Kryo 468 Silver
Max clock2.91 GHz+21%2.4 GHz

GPU

GPU comparison: Google Tensor G3 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon C
SpecGoogle Tensor G3Qualcomm Snapdragon C
GPUArm Mali-G715 MC7Adreno 618
GPU clock890 MHz—

AI

AI comparison: Google Tensor G3 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon C
SpecGoogle Tensor G3Qualcomm Snapdragon C
NPUGoogle Edge TPU—

Memory

Memory comparison: Google Tensor G3 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon C
SpecGoogle Tensor G3Qualcomm Snapdragon C
Memory typeLPDDR5XLPDDR4x

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Google Tensor G3 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon C
SpecGoogle Tensor G3Qualcomm Snapdragon C
ModemExternal (Samsung Exynos 5300)Snapdragon X15 LTE
Max download—0.8 Gbps
Wi-Fi—Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth—5.0

Media

Media comparison: Google Tensor G3 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon C
SpecGoogle Tensor G3Qualcomm Snapdragon C
Max display—2560x1440
Video capture4K@60fps4K at 30fps

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Google Tensor G3 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon C
SpecGoogle Tensor G3Qualcomm Snapdragon C
AnTuTu 10900,000Top 36%—
Geekbench 6 (single)1,750Top 25%—
Geekbench 6 (multi)4,350Top 26%—
3DMark Wild Life Extreme2,400Top 47%—

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