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Google Tensor G5 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3

WINNER
Google Tensor G5
58.2Inno Score
VS
Q
35.7Inno Score
55CPU26.3
45.7GPU—
60.5Benchmarks35.3
82.1Efficiency54.9
6 spec wins — Google Tensor G51 spec wins — Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3

InnoReviews verdict

Google Tensor G5 wins this mobile chipset face-off, 58.2 to 35.7, pulling ahead mainly in CPU (+29) and efficiency (+27). Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s 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 26
  • Stronger benchmarks score: 61 vs 35
  • Stronger efficiency score: 82 vs 55
  • 202% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 6,200 vs 2,050
  • 172% higher AnTuTu 10: 1,250,000 vs 460,000

Reasons to pick the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3

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

General

General comparison: Google Tensor G5 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3
SpecGoogle Tensor G5Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3
Announced20252024
Process3 nm+50%6 nm
TDP (typical)7 W5 W+29%
ArchitectureArmv9.2Armv8.2

CPU

CPU comparison: Google Tensor G5 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3
SpecGoogle Tensor G5Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3
Cores88
Core configuration1x3.78 GHz Cortex-X4 + 5x3.05 GHz Cortex-A725 + 2x2.25 GHz Cortex-A5202x2.3 GHz Cortex-A78 + 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55
Max clock3.78 GHz+64%2.3 GHz

GPU

GPU comparison: Google Tensor G5 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3
SpecGoogle Tensor G5Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3
GPUImagination PowerVR DXT-48-1536Qualcomm Adreno 619

AI

AI comparison: Google Tensor G5 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3
SpecGoogle Tensor G5Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3
NPUGoogle Edge TPUQualcomm Hexagon 686

Memory

Memory comparison: Google Tensor G5 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3
SpecGoogle Tensor G5Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3
Memory typeLPDDR5XLPDDR4X-2133
Max bandwidth—17.1 GB/s

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Google Tensor G5 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3
SpecGoogle Tensor G5Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3
ModemExternal (MediaTek T900)Snapdragon X51 5G
Wi-Fi—Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth—5.2

Media

Media comparison: Google Tensor G5 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3
SpecGoogle Tensor G5Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3
Max display—FHD+ @ 120Hz
Video capture4K@60fps1080p@60fps

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Google Tensor G5 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3
SpecGoogle Tensor G5Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3
AnTuTu 101,250,000+172%Top 25%460,000Top 65%
Geekbench 6 (single)2,300+150%Top 12%920Top 58%
Geekbench 6 (multi)6,200+202%Top 18%2,050Top 64%
3DMark Wild Life Extreme3,350Top 33%—

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