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Google Tensor G5 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3

WINNER
Google Tensor G5
58.2Inno Score
VS
Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3
40.2Inno Score
55CPU29.7
45.7GPU26.7
60.5Benchmarks45.9
82.1Efficiency76.2
7 spec wins — Google Tensor G51 spec wins — Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3

InnoReviews verdict

Google Tensor G5 wins this mobile chipset face-off, 58.2 to 40.2, pulling ahead mainly in CPU (+25) and GPU (+19). Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 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 G5

  • Stronger CPU score: 55 vs 30
  • Stronger GPU score: 46 vs 27
  • Stronger benchmarks score: 61 vs 46
  • Stronger efficiency score: 82 vs 76
  • 228% higher 3DMark Wild Life Extreme: 3,350 vs 1,020

Reasons to pick the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3

  • 29% lower TDP (typical): 5 W vs 7 W

General

General comparison: Google Tensor G5 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3
SpecGoogle Tensor G5Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3
Announced20252024
Process3 nm+25%4 nm
TDP (typical)7 W5 W+29%
ArchitectureArmv9.2Armv8.2

CPU

CPU comparison: Google Tensor G5 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3
SpecGoogle Tensor G5Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3
Cores88
Core configuration1x3.78 GHz Cortex-X4 + 5x3.05 GHz Cortex-A725 + 2x2.25 GHz Cortex-A5204x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 + 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55
Max clock3.78 GHz+57%2.4 GHz

GPU

GPU comparison: Google Tensor G5 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3
SpecGoogle Tensor G5Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3
GPUImagination PowerVR DXT-48-1536Adreno 710

AI

AI comparison: Google Tensor G5 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3
SpecGoogle Tensor G5Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3
NPUGoogle Edge TPUHexagon NPU

Memory

Memory comparison: Google Tensor G5 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3
SpecGoogle Tensor G5Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3
Memory typeLPDDR5XLPDDR5-6400
Max bandwidth—51.2 GB/s

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Google Tensor G5 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3
SpecGoogle Tensor G5Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3
ModemExternal (MediaTek T900)Snapdragon X62 5G
Max download—2.9 Gbps
Wi-Fi—Wi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth—5.2

Media

Media comparison: Google Tensor G5 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3
SpecGoogle Tensor G5Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3
Max display—FHD+ @ 120Hz
Video capture4K@60fps4K@30fps

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Google Tensor G5 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3
SpecGoogle Tensor G5Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3
AnTuTu 101,250,000+79%700,000
Geekbench 6 (single)2,300+125%1,020
Geekbench 6 (multi)6,200+112%2,930
3DMark Wild Life Extreme3,350+228%1,020

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