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Google Tensor G3 vs Samsung Exynos 1280

WINNER
Google Tensor G3
48.4Inno Score
VS
S
39.6Inno Score
41.6CPU28.1
41GPU—
52.2Benchmarks37.2
69Efficiency65.6
7 spec wins — Google Tensor G31 spec wins — Samsung Exynos 1280

InnoReviews verdict

Google Tensor G3 wins this mobile chipset face-off, 48.4 to 39.6, pulling ahead mainly in benchmarks (+15) and CPU (+14). Samsung Exynos 1280 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 28
  • Stronger benchmarks score: 52 vs 37
  • Stronger efficiency score: 69 vs 66
  • 85% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 4,350 vs 2,350
  • 82% higher AnTuTu 10: 900,000 vs 495,000

Reasons to pick the Samsung Exynos 1280

  • 37% lower TDP (typical): 5 W vs 8 W

General

General comparison: Google Tensor G3 versus Samsung Exynos 1280
SpecGoogle Tensor G3Samsung Exynos 1280
Announced20232022
Process4 nm+20%5 nm
TDP (typical)8 W5 W+37%
ArchitectureArmv9Armv8.2

CPU

CPU comparison: Google Tensor G3 versus Samsung Exynos 1280
SpecGoogle Tensor G3Samsung Exynos 1280
Cores9+13%8
Core configuration1x2.91 GHz Cortex-X3 + 4x2.37 GHz Cortex-A715 + 4x1.7 GHz Cortex-A5102x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 + 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55
Max clock2.91 GHz+21%2.4 GHz

GPU

GPU comparison: Google Tensor G3 versus Samsung Exynos 1280
SpecGoogle Tensor G3Samsung Exynos 1280
GPUArm Mali-G715 MC7Arm Mali-G68 MP4
GPU clock890 MHz—

AI

AI comparison: Google Tensor G3 versus Samsung Exynos 1280
SpecGoogle Tensor G3Samsung Exynos 1280
NPUGoogle Edge TPU—

Memory

Memory comparison: Google Tensor G3 versus Samsung Exynos 1280
SpecGoogle Tensor G3Samsung Exynos 1280
Memory typeLPDDR5XLPDDR4X-2133
Max bandwidth—17.1 GB/s

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Google Tensor G3 versus Samsung Exynos 1280
SpecGoogle Tensor G3Samsung Exynos 1280
ModemExternal (Samsung Exynos 5300)Integrated 5G (sub-6)
Wi-Fi—Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth—5.1

Media

Media comparison: Google Tensor G3 versus Samsung Exynos 1280
SpecGoogle Tensor G3Samsung Exynos 1280
Max display—FHD+ @ 120Hz
Video capture4K@60fps4K@30fps

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Google Tensor G3 versus Samsung Exynos 1280
SpecGoogle Tensor G3Samsung Exynos 1280
AnTuTu 10900,000+82%Top 36%495,000Top 61%
Geekbench 6 (single)1,750+75%Top 25%1,000Top 52%
Geekbench 6 (multi)4,350+85%Top 26%2,350Top 56%
3DMark Wild Life Extreme2,400Top 47%—

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