Google Tensor G6 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
63.3CPU32.7
53.8GPU27.8
72.3Benchmarks49.3
84Efficiencyspec-based76.2
7 spec wins — Google Tensor G61 spec wins — Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
InnoReviews verdict
Google Tensor G6 wins this mobile chipset face-off, 66.1 to 42.3, pulling ahead mainly in CPU (+31) and GPU (+26). Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 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 G6
- Stronger CPU score: 63 vs 33
- Stronger GPU score: 54 vs 28
- Stronger benchmarks score: 72 vs 49
- 197% higher 3DMark Wild Life Extreme: 3,420 vs 1,150
- 149% higher AnTuTu: 1,994,033 vs 800,000
Reasons to pick the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
- 14% higher cores: 8 vs 7
General
| Spec | Google Tensor G6 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2026 | 2023 |
| Process | 3 nm+25% | 4 nm |
| TDP (typical) | — | 5 W |
| Architecture | Armv9.3 | Armv9 |
CPU
| Spec | Google Tensor G6 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 7 | 8+14% |
| Core configuration | 1x4.1 GHz ARM C1-Ultra + 4x3.4 GHz ARM C1-Pro + 2x2.65 GHz ARM C1-Pro | 1x2.63 GHz Cortex-A715 + 3x2.4 GHz Cortex-A715 + 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A510 |
| Max clock | 4.1 GHz+56% | 2.63 GHz |
GPU
| Spec | Google Tensor G6 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 |
|---|---|---|
| GPU | Imagination PowerVR CXTP-48-1536 | Adreno 720 |
| GPU clock | 1,286 MHz | — |
AI
| Spec | Google Tensor G6 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 |
|---|---|---|
| NPU | Google TPU | Hexagon NPU |
Memory
| Spec | Google Tensor G6 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory type | — | LPDDR5-6400 |
| Max bandwidth | — | 51.2 GB/s |
Connectivity
| Spec | Google Tensor G6 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Modem | — | Snapdragon X63 5G |
| Max download | — | 5 Gbps |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 5.4 |
Media
| Spec | Google Tensor G6 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Video capture | 8K@30fps | 4K@30fps |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Google Tensor G6 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 |
|---|---|---|
| AnTuTu | 1,994,033+149% | 800,000 |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,724+137%Top 13% | 1,150Top 44% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 7,535+132%Top 14% | 3,250Top 44% |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | 3,420+197%Top 34% | 1,150Bottom 26% |
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