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Google Tensor G5 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3

Google Tensor G5
58.2Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
62.1Inno Score
55CPU54.2
45.7GPU57.9
60.5Benchmarks76
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 58.2, pulling ahead mainly in benchmarks (+16) and GPU (+12). 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 61
  • 43% higher 3DMark Wild Life Extreme: 4,800 vs 3,350
  • 15% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 7,100 vs 6,200

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 compared1,250,0002,312,709Top 25%
AnTuTu 11 (CPU)—643,922Top 25%
AnTuTu 11 (GPU)—790,016Top 25%
AnTuTu 11 (Memory)—341,129Top 25%
AnTuTu 11 (UX)—537,642Top 20%
Geekbench 6 (single)2,300+2%Top 14%2,250Top 16%
Geekbench 6 (multi)6,200Top 20%7,100+15%Top 15%
3DMark Wild Life Extreme3,350Top 37%4,800+43%Top 14%

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