Google Tensor vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3
34.9CPU32
35.5GPU28.2
45.2Benchmarks50.8
58.3Efficiency76.2
3 spec wins — Google Tensor5 spec wins — Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Google Tensor scores 41.2 against 42.5 for Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 edges ahead in efficiency and benchmarks, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Google Tensor
- Stronger GPU score: 36 vs 28
- 42% higher 3DMark Wild Life Extreme: 1,700 vs 1,200
- 16% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 1,340 vs 1,160
- 12% higher Max clock: 2.8 GHz vs 2.5 GHz
Reasons to pick the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3
- Stronger benchmarks score: 51 vs 45
- Stronger efficiency score: 76 vs 58
- 37% lower TDP (typical): 5 W vs 8 W
- 25% higher AnTuTu 10: 850,000 vs 680,000
- 20% lower process: 4 nm vs 5 nm
General
| Spec | Google Tensor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2021 | 2024 |
| Process | 5 nm | 4 nm+20% |
| TDP (typical) | 8 W | 5 W+37% |
| Architecture | Armv8.2 | Armv9.2 |
CPU
| Spec | Google Tensor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 8 | 8 |
| Core configuration | 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-X1 + 2x2.25 GHz Cortex-A76 + 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55 | 1x2.5 GHz Cortex-A720 + 3x2.4 GHz Cortex-A720 + 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A520 |
| Max clock | 2.8 GHz+12% | 2.5 GHz |
GPU
| Spec | Google Tensor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 |
|---|---|---|
| GPU | Arm Mali-G78 MP20 | Adreno 810 |
| GPU clock | 848 MHz | — |
AI
| Spec | Google Tensor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 |
|---|---|---|
| NPU | Google Edge TPU | Hexagon NPU |
Memory
| Spec | Google Tensor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory type | LPDDR5 | LPDDR5X-6400 |
| Max bandwidth | — | 51.2 GB/s |
Connectivity
| Spec | Google Tensor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Modem | External (Samsung Exynos 5123) | Snapdragon X63 5G |
| Max download | — | 2.9 Gbps |
| Wi-Fi | — | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.4 |
Media
| Spec | Google Tensor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Max display | — | FHD+ @ 144Hz |
| Video capture | 4K@60fps | 4K@30fps |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Google Tensor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 |
|---|---|---|
| AnTuTu 10 | 680,000 | 850,000+25% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,340+16% | 1,160 |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 3,150 | 3,200+2% |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | 1,700+42% | 1,200 |
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