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Google Tensor G5 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3

Google Tensor G5
59.1Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
62.1Inno Score
54.8CPU54.2
46.1GPU57.9
64.6Benchmarks76
82.1Efficiencyspec-based66.5
5 spec wins — Google Tensor G52 spec wins — Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3

InnoReviews verdict

Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 wins this mobile chipset face-off, 62.1 to 59.1, pulling ahead mainly in GPU (+12) and benchmarks (+11). Google Tensor G5 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

  • 25% lower process: 3 nm vs 4 nm
  • 22% lower TDP (typical): 7 W vs 9 W
  • 15% higher Max clock: 3.78 GHz vs 3.3 GHz

Reasons to pick the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3

  • Stronger GPU score: 58 vs 46
  • Stronger benchmarks score: 76 vs 65
  • 41% higher 3DMark Wild Life Extreme: 4,800 vs 3,400
  • 17% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 7,100 vs 6,079

General

General comparison: Google Tensor G5 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
SpecGoogle Tensor G5Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
Announced20252023
Process3 nm+25%4 nm
TDP (typical)7 W+22%9 W
ArchitectureArmv9.2Armv9.2

CPU

CPU comparison: Google Tensor G5 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
SpecGoogle Tensor G5Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
Cores88
Core configuration1x3.78 GHz Cortex-X4 + 5x3.05 GHz Cortex-A725 + 2x2.25 GHz Cortex-A5201x3.3 GHz Cortex-X4 + 3x3.15 GHz Cortex-A720 + 2x2.96 GHz Cortex-A720 + 2x2.27 GHz Cortex-A520
Max clock3.78 GHz+15%3.3 GHz

GPU

GPU comparison: Google Tensor G5 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
SpecGoogle Tensor G5Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
GPUImagination PowerVR DXT-48-1536Adreno 750
GPU clock—903 MHz

AI

AI comparison: Google Tensor G5 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
SpecGoogle Tensor G5Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
NPUGoogle Edge TPUHexagon NPU

Memory

Memory comparison: Google Tensor G5 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
SpecGoogle Tensor G5Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
Memory typeLPDDR5XLPDDR5X-9600
Max bandwidth—76.8 GB/s

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Google Tensor G5 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
SpecGoogle Tensor G5Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
ModemExternal (MediaTek T900)Snapdragon X75 5G
Max download—10 Gbps
Wi-Fi—Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth—5.4

Media

Media comparison: Google Tensor G5 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
SpecGoogle Tensor G5Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
Max display—4K @ 60Hz / QHD+ @ 240Hz
Video capture4K@60fps8K@30fps

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Google Tensor G5 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
SpecGoogle Tensor G5Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
AnTuTuDifferent AnTuTu versions — not compared1,470,4452,312,709Top 18%
AnTuTu 11 (CPU)—643,922Top 18%
AnTuTu 11 (GPU)—790,016Top 20%
AnTuTu 11 (Memory)—341,129Top 16%
AnTuTu 11 (UX)—537,642Top 16%
Geekbench 6 (single)2,302+2%Top 12%2,250Top 13%
Geekbench 6 (multi)6,079Top 18%7,100+17%Top 13%
3DMark Wild Life Extreme3,400Top 22%4,800+41%Top 13%

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