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Google Tensor G6 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3

WINNER
Google Tensor G6
66.1Inno Score
VS
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
62.1Inno Score
63.3CPU54.2
53.8GPU57.9
72.3Benchmarks76
84Efficiencyspec-based66.5
6 spec wins — Google Tensor G62 spec wins — Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3

InnoReviews verdict

Google Tensor G6 wins this mobile chipset face-off, 66.1 to 62.1, pulling ahead mainly in CPU (+9). Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 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 54
  • 42% higher GPU clock: 1,286 MHz vs 903 MHz
  • 25% lower process: 3 nm vs 4 nm
  • 24% higher Max clock: 4.1 GHz vs 3.3 GHz
  • 21% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 2,724 vs 2,250

Reasons to pick the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3

  • Stronger GPU score: 58 vs 54
  • Stronger benchmarks score: 76 vs 72
  • 40% higher 3DMark Wild Life Extreme: 4,800 vs 3,420
  • 14% higher cores: 8 vs 7

General

General comparison: Google Tensor G6 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
SpecGoogle Tensor G6Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
Announced20262023
Process3 nm+25%4 nm
TDP (typical)—9 W
ArchitectureArmv9.3Armv9.2

CPU

CPU comparison: Google Tensor G6 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
SpecGoogle Tensor G6Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
Cores78+14%
Core configuration1x4.1 GHz ARM C1-Ultra + 4x3.4 GHz ARM C1-Pro + 2x2.65 GHz ARM C1-Pro1x3.3 GHz Cortex-X4 + 3x3.15 GHz Cortex-A720 + 2x2.96 GHz Cortex-A720 + 2x2.27 GHz Cortex-A520
Max clock4.1 GHz+24%3.3 GHz

GPU

GPU comparison: Google Tensor G6 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
SpecGoogle Tensor G6Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
GPUImagination PowerVR CXTP-48-1536Adreno 750
GPU clock1,286 MHz+42%903 MHz

AI

AI comparison: Google Tensor G6 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
SpecGoogle Tensor G6Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
NPUGoogle TPUHexagon NPU

Memory

Memory comparison: Google Tensor G6 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
SpecGoogle Tensor G6Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
Memory type—LPDDR5X-9600
Max bandwidth—76.8 GB/s

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Google Tensor G6 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
SpecGoogle Tensor G6Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
Modem—Snapdragon X75 5G
Max download—10 Gbps
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth6.05.4

Media

Media comparison: Google Tensor G6 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
SpecGoogle Tensor G6Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
Max display—4K @ 60Hz / QHD+ @ 240Hz
Video capture8K@30fps8K@30fps

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Google Tensor G6 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
SpecGoogle Tensor G6Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
AnTuTuDifferent AnTuTu versions — not compared1,994,0332,312,709Top 21%
AnTuTu 11 (CPU)—643,922Top 21%
AnTuTu 11 (GPU)—790,016Top 21%
AnTuTu 11 (Memory)—341,129Top 21%
AnTuTu 11 (UX)—537,642Top 18%
Geekbench 6 (single)2,724+21%Top 11%2,250Top 15%
Geekbench 6 (multi)7,535+6%Top 12%7,100Top 14%
3DMark Wild Life Extreme3,420Top 33%4,800+40%Top 13%

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