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Google Tensor G6 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3

WINNER
Google Tensor G6
66.1Inno Score
VS
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3
54.9Inno Score
63.3CPU45.7
53.8GPU45.3
72.3Benchmarks68.4
84Efficiencyspec-based71.4
6 spec wins — Google Tensor G61 spec wins — Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3

InnoReviews verdict

Google Tensor G6 wins this mobile chipset face-off, 66.1 to 54.9, pulling ahead mainly in CPU (+18) and GPU (+9). Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s 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 46
  • Stronger GPU score: 54 vs 45
  • Stronger benchmarks score: 72 vs 68
  • 45% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 7,535 vs 5,200
  • 40% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 2,724 vs 1,950

Reasons to pick the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3

  • 14% higher cores: 8 vs 7

General

General comparison: Google Tensor G6 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3
SpecGoogle Tensor G6Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3
Announced20262024
Process3 nm+25%4 nm
TDP (typical)—7 W
ArchitectureArmv9.3Armv9.2

CPU

CPU comparison: Google Tensor G6 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3
SpecGoogle Tensor G6Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3
Cores78+14%
Core configuration1x4.1 GHz ARM C1-Ultra + 4x3.4 GHz ARM C1-Pro + 2x2.65 GHz ARM C1-Pro1x3.0 GHz Cortex-X4 + 4x2.8 GHz Cortex-A720 + 3x2.0 GHz Cortex-A520
Max clock4.1 GHz+37%3 GHz

GPU

GPU comparison: Google Tensor G6 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3
SpecGoogle Tensor G6Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3
GPUImagination PowerVR CXTP-48-1536Adreno 735
GPU clock1,286 MHz—

AI

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

Memory

Memory comparison: Google Tensor G6 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3
SpecGoogle Tensor G6Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3
Memory type—LPDDR5X-8400
Max bandwidth—67.2 GB/s

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Google Tensor G6 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3
SpecGoogle Tensor G6Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3
Modem—Snapdragon X70 5G
Max download—5 Gbps
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth6.05.4

Media

Media comparison: Google Tensor G6 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3
SpecGoogle Tensor G6Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3
Max display—4K @ 60Hz / QHD+ @ 144Hz
Video capture8K@30fps4K@60fps

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Google Tensor G6 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3
SpecGoogle Tensor G6Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3
AnTuTuDifferent AnTuTu versions — not compared1,994,0331,709,606Top 41%
AnTuTu 11 (CPU)—518,231Top 41%
AnTuTu 11 (GPU)—478,204Top 41%
AnTuTu 11 (Memory)—310,205Top 38%
AnTuTu 11 (UX)—402,966Top 41%
Geekbench 6 (single)2,724+40%Top 13%1,950Top 24%
Geekbench 6 (multi)7,535+45%Top 14%5,200Top 26%
3DMark Wild Life Extreme3,420+4%Top 34%3,300Top 38%

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