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Google Tensor vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3

WINNER
Google Tensor
41.2Inno Score
VS
Q
35.7Inno Score
34.9CPU26.3
35.5GPU—
45.2Benchmarks35.3
58.3Efficiency54.9
5 spec wins — Google Tensor2 spec wins — Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3

InnoReviews verdict

Google Tensor wins this mobile chipset face-off, 41.2 to 35.7, pulling ahead mainly in benchmarks (+10) and CPU (+9). Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s 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

  • Stronger CPU score: 35 vs 26
  • Stronger benchmarks score: 45 vs 35
  • Stronger efficiency score: 58 vs 55
  • 54% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 3,150 vs 2,050
  • 48% higher AnTuTu 10: 680,000 vs 460,000

Reasons to pick the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3

  • 37% lower TDP (typical): 5 W vs 8 W

General

General comparison: Google Tensor versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3
SpecGoogle TensorQualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3
Announced20212024
Process5 nm+17%6 nm
TDP (typical)8 W5 W+37%
ArchitectureArmv8.2Armv8.2

CPU

CPU comparison: Google Tensor versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3
SpecGoogle TensorQualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3
Cores88
Core configuration2x2.8 GHz Cortex-X1 + 2x2.25 GHz Cortex-A76 + 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A552x2.3 GHz Cortex-A78 + 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55
Max clock2.8 GHz+22%2.3 GHz

GPU

GPU comparison: Google Tensor versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3
SpecGoogle TensorQualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3
GPUArm Mali-G78 MP20Qualcomm Adreno 619
GPU clock848 MHz—

AI

AI comparison: Google Tensor versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3
SpecGoogle TensorQualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3
NPUGoogle Edge TPUQualcomm Hexagon 686

Memory

Memory comparison: Google Tensor versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3
SpecGoogle TensorQualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3
Memory typeLPDDR5LPDDR4X-2133
Max bandwidth—17.1 GB/s

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Google Tensor versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3
SpecGoogle TensorQualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3
ModemExternal (Samsung Exynos 5123)Snapdragon X51 5G
Wi-Fi—Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth—5.2

Media

Media comparison: Google Tensor versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3
SpecGoogle TensorQualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3
Max display—FHD+ @ 120Hz
Video capture4K@60fps1080p@60fps

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Google Tensor versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3
SpecGoogle TensorQualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3
AnTuTu 10680,000+48%Top 49%460,000Top 65%
Geekbench 6 (single)1,340+46%Top 34%920Top 58%
Geekbench 6 (multi)3,150+54%Top 42%2,050Top 64%
3DMark Wild Life Extreme1,700Top 60%—

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