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Google Tensor G3 vs Samsung Exynos 850

WINNER
Google Tensor G3
48.4Inno Score
VS
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26.2Inno Score
41.6CPU20
41GPU—
52.2Benchmarks20
69Efficiency46.7
7 spec wins — Google Tensor G31 spec wins — Samsung Exynos 850

InnoReviews verdict

Google Tensor G3 wins this mobile chipset face-off, 48.4 to 26.2, pulling ahead mainly in benchmarks (+32) and efficiency (+22). Samsung Exynos 850 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 20
  • Stronger benchmarks score: 52 vs 20
  • Stronger efficiency score: 69 vs 47
  • 929% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 1,750 vs 170
  • 625% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 4,350 vs 600

Reasons to pick the Samsung Exynos 850

  • 50% lower TDP (typical): 4 W vs 8 W

General

General comparison: Google Tensor G3 versus Samsung Exynos 850
SpecGoogle Tensor G3Samsung Exynos 850
Announced20232020
Process4 nm+50%8 nm
TDP (typical)8 W4 W+50%
ArchitectureArmv9Armv8.2

CPU

CPU comparison: Google Tensor G3 versus Samsung Exynos 850
SpecGoogle Tensor G3Samsung Exynos 850
Cores9+13%8
Core configuration1x2.91 GHz Cortex-X3 + 4x2.37 GHz Cortex-A715 + 4x1.7 GHz Cortex-A5108x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55
Max clock2.91 GHz+46%2 GHz

GPU

GPU comparison: Google Tensor G3 versus Samsung Exynos 850
SpecGoogle Tensor G3Samsung Exynos 850
GPUArm Mali-G715 MC7Arm Mali-G52 MP1
GPU clock890 MHz—

AI

AI comparison: Google Tensor G3 versus Samsung Exynos 850
SpecGoogle Tensor G3Samsung Exynos 850
NPUGoogle Edge TPU—

Memory

Memory comparison: Google Tensor G3 versus Samsung Exynos 850
SpecGoogle Tensor G3Samsung Exynos 850
Memory typeLPDDR5XLPDDR4X-1600
Max bandwidth—12.8 GB/s

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Google Tensor G3 versus Samsung Exynos 850
SpecGoogle Tensor G3Samsung Exynos 850
ModemExternal (Samsung Exynos 5300)Integrated LTE Cat-7
Wi-Fi—Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth—5.0

Media

Media comparison: Google Tensor G3 versus Samsung Exynos 850
SpecGoogle Tensor G3Samsung Exynos 850
Max display—FHD+ @ 60Hz
Video capture4K@60fps1080p@30fps

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Google Tensor G3 versus Samsung Exynos 850
SpecGoogle Tensor G3Samsung Exynos 850
AnTuTu 10900,000+400%Top 36%180,000Top 94%
Geekbench 6 (single)1,750+929%Top 25%170Top 96%
Geekbench 6 (multi)4,350+625%Top 26%600Top 97%
3DMark Wild Life Extreme2,400Top 47%—

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