Google Tensor vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
34.9CPU54.2
35.5GPU57.9
45.2Benchmarks76
58.3Efficiency66.5
1 spec wins — Google Tensor8 spec wins — Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
InnoReviews verdict
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 wins this mobile chipset face-off, 62.1 to 41.2, pulling ahead mainly in benchmarks (+31) and GPU (+22). Google Tensor 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
- 11% lower TDP (typical): 8 W vs 9 W
Reasons to pick the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
- Stronger CPU score: 54 vs 35
- Stronger GPU score: 58 vs 36
- Stronger benchmarks score: 76 vs 45
- Stronger efficiency score: 67 vs 58
- 240% higher AnTuTu 10: 2,312,709 vs 680,000
General
| Spec | Google Tensor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2021 | 2023 |
| Process | 5 nm | 4 nm+20% |
| TDP (typical) | 8 W+11% | 9 W |
| Architecture | Armv8.2 | Armv9.2 |
CPU
| Spec | Google Tensor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 8 | 8 |
| Core configuration | 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-X1 + 2x2.25 GHz Cortex-A76 + 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55 | 1x3.3 GHz Cortex-X4 + 3x3.15 GHz Cortex-A720 + 2x2.96 GHz Cortex-A720 + 2x2.27 GHz Cortex-A520 |
| Max clock | 2.8 GHz | 3.3 GHz+18% |
GPU
| Spec | Google Tensor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 |
|---|---|---|
| GPU | Arm Mali-G78 MP20 | Adreno 750 |
| GPU clock | 848 MHz | 903 MHz+6% |
AI
| Spec | Google Tensor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 |
|---|---|---|
| NPU | Google Edge TPU | Hexagon NPU |
Memory
| Spec | Google Tensor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory type | LPDDR5 | LPDDR5X-9600 |
| Max bandwidth | — | 76.8 GB/s |
Connectivity
| Spec | Google Tensor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Modem | External (Samsung Exynos 5123) | Snapdragon X75 5G |
| Max download | — | 10 Gbps |
| Wi-Fi | — | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.4 |
Media
| Spec | Google Tensor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Max display | — | 4K @ 60Hz / QHD+ @ 240Hz |
| Video capture | 4K@60fps | 8K@30fps |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Google Tensor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 |
|---|---|---|
| AnTuTu 10 | 680,000Top 49% | 2,312,709+240%Top 7% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,340Top 34% | 2,250+68%Top 14% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 3,150Top 42% | 7,100+125%Top 13% |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | 1,700Top 60% | 4,800+182%Top 11% |
| AnTuTu 10 (CPU) | — | 643,922Top 20% |
| AnTuTu 10 (GPU) | — | 790,016Top 20% |
| AnTuTu 10 (Memory) | — | 341,129Top 20% |
| AnTuTu 10 (UX) | — | 537,642Top 18% |
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