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Google Tensor G5 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3

WINNER
Google Tensor G5
55.7Inno Score
VS
Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3
49.9Inno Score
54.2CPU40.4
43.5GPU41
53.4Benchmarks57.5
82.1Efficiency73.8
6 spec wins — Google Tensor G52 spec wins — Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3

InnoReviews verdict

Google Tensor G5 wins this mobile chipset face-off, 55.7 to 49.9, pulling ahead mainly in CPU (+14) and efficiency (+8). Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.

Key differences

Reasons to pick the Google Tensor G5

  • Stronger CPU score: 54 vs 40
  • Stronger efficiency score: 82 vs 74
  • 35% higher Max clock: 3.78 GHz vs 2.8 GHz
  • 25% lower process: 3 nm vs 4 nm
  • 22% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 6,200 vs 5,100

Reasons to pick the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3

  • Stronger benchmarks score: 58 vs 53
  • 14% lower TDP (typical): 6 W vs 7 W
  • 12% higher AnTuTu 10: 1,400,000 vs 1,250,000

General

General comparison: Google Tensor G5 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3
SpecGoogle Tensor G5Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3
Announced20252024
Process3 nm+25%4 nm
TDP (typical)7 W6 W+14%
ArchitectureArmv9.2Armv9.2

CPU

CPU comparison: Google Tensor G5 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3
SpecGoogle Tensor G5Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3
Cores88
Core configuration1x3.78 GHz Cortex-X4 + 5x3.05 GHz Cortex-A725 + 2x2.25 GHz Cortex-A5201x2.8 GHz Cortex-X4 + 4x2.6 GHz Cortex-A720 + 3x1.9 GHz Cortex-A520
Max clock3.78 GHz+35%2.8 GHz

GPU

GPU comparison: Google Tensor G5 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3
SpecGoogle Tensor G5Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3
GPUImagination PowerVR DXT-48-1536Adreno 732

AI

AI comparison: Google Tensor G5 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3
SpecGoogle Tensor G5Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3
NPUGoogle Edge TPUHexagon NPU

Memory

Memory comparison: Google Tensor G5 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3
SpecGoogle Tensor G5Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3
Memory typeLPDDR5XLPDDR5X-8448
Max bandwidth—67.6 GB/s

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Google Tensor G5 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3
SpecGoogle Tensor G5Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3
ModemExternal (MediaTek T900)Snapdragon X63 5G
Max download—5 Gbps
Wi-Fi—Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth—5.4

Media

Media comparison: Google Tensor G5 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3
SpecGoogle Tensor G5Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3
Video capture4K@60fps4K@60fps

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Google Tensor G5 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3
SpecGoogle Tensor G5Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3
AnTuTu 101,250,0001,400,000+12%
Geekbench 6 (single)2,300+21%1,900
Geekbench 6 (multi)6,200+22%5,100
3DMark Wild Life Extreme3,350+8%3,100

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