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Google Tensor vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3

Google Tensor
34.7Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
61.3Inno Score
28.4CPU53.7
31GPU58.3
31.2Benchmarks72.3
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, 61.3 to 34.7, pulling ahead mainly in benchmarks (+41) and GPU (+27). Google Tensor still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.

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 28
  • Stronger GPU score: 58 vs 31
  • Stronger benchmarks score: 72 vs 31
  • Stronger efficiency score: 67 vs 58
  • 209% higher AnTuTu 10: 2,100,000 vs 680,000

General

General comparison: Google Tensor versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
SpecGoogle TensorQualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
Announced20212023
Process5 nm4 nm+20%
TDP (typical)8 W+11%9 W
ArchitectureArmv8.2Armv9.2

CPU

CPU comparison: Google Tensor versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
SpecGoogle TensorQualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
Cores88
Core configuration2x2.8 GHz Cortex-X1 + 2x2.25 GHz Cortex-A76 + 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A551x3.3 GHz Cortex-X4 + 3x3.15 GHz Cortex-A720 + 2x2.96 GHz Cortex-A720 + 2x2.27 GHz Cortex-A520
Max clock2.8 GHz3.3 GHz+18%

GPU

GPU comparison: Google Tensor versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
SpecGoogle TensorQualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
GPUArm Mali-G78 MP20Adreno 750
GPU clock848 MHz903 MHz+6%

AI

AI comparison: Google Tensor versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
SpecGoogle TensorQualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
NPUGoogle Edge TPUHexagon NPU

Memory

Memory comparison: Google Tensor versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
SpecGoogle TensorQualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
Memory typeLPDDR5LPDDR5X-9600
Max bandwidth—76.8 GB/s

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Google Tensor versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
SpecGoogle TensorQualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
ModemExternal (Samsung Exynos 5123)Snapdragon X75 5G
Max download—10 Gbps
Wi-Fi—Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth—5.4

Media

Media comparison: Google Tensor versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
SpecGoogle TensorQualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
Max display—4K @ 60Hz / QHD+ @ 240Hz
Video capture4K@60fps8K@30fps

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Google Tensor versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
SpecGoogle TensorQualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
AnTuTu 10680,0002,100,000+209%
Geekbench 6 (single)1,3402,250+68%
Geekbench 6 (multi)3,1507,100+125%
3DMark Wild Life Extreme1,7004,800+182%

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