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Google Tensor G5 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3

WINNER
Google Tensor G5
55.7Inno Score
VS
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3
51.3Inno Score
54.2CPU42.5
43.5GPU43
53.4Benchmarks60
82.1Efficiency71.4
6 spec wins — Google Tensor G51 spec wins — Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3

InnoReviews verdict

Google Tensor G5 wins this mobile chipset face-off, 55.7 to 51.3, pulling ahead mainly in CPU (+12) and efficiency (+11). Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s 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 43
  • Stronger efficiency score: 82 vs 71
  • 26% higher Max clock: 3.78 GHz vs 3 GHz
  • 25% lower process: 3 nm vs 4 nm
  • 19% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 6,200 vs 5,200

Reasons to pick the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3

  • Stronger benchmarks score: 60 vs 53
  • 20% higher AnTuTu 10: 1,500,000 vs 1,250,000

General

General comparison: Google Tensor G5 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3
SpecGoogle Tensor G5Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3
Announced20252024
Process3 nm+25%4 nm
TDP (typical)7 W7 W
ArchitectureArmv9.2Armv9.2

CPU

CPU comparison: Google Tensor G5 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3
SpecGoogle Tensor G5Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3
Cores88
Core configuration1x3.78 GHz Cortex-X4 + 5x3.05 GHz Cortex-A725 + 2x2.25 GHz Cortex-A5201x3.0 GHz Cortex-X4 + 4x2.8 GHz Cortex-A720 + 3x2.0 GHz Cortex-A520
Max clock3.78 GHz+26%3 GHz

GPU

GPU comparison: Google Tensor G5 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3
SpecGoogle Tensor G5Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3
GPUImagination PowerVR DXT-48-1536Adreno 735

AI

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

Memory

Memory comparison: Google Tensor G5 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3
SpecGoogle Tensor G5Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3
Memory typeLPDDR5XLPDDR5X-8400
Max bandwidth—67.2 GB/s

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Google Tensor G5 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3
SpecGoogle Tensor G5Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3
ModemExternal (MediaTek T900)Snapdragon X70 5G
Max download—5 Gbps
Wi-Fi—Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth—5.4

Media

Media comparison: Google Tensor G5 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3
SpecGoogle Tensor G5Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3
Max display—4K @ 60Hz / QHD+ @ 144Hz
Video capture4K@60fps4K@60fps

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Google Tensor G5 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3
SpecGoogle Tensor G5Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3
AnTuTu 101,250,0001,500,000+20%
Geekbench 6 (single)2,300+18%1,950
Geekbench 6 (multi)6,200+19%5,200
3DMark Wild Life Extreme3,350+2%3,300

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