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Google Tensor vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3

Google Tensor
34.7Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3
51.3Inno Score
28.4CPU42.5
31GPU43
31.2Benchmarks60
58.3Efficiency71.4
0 spec wins — Google Tensor8 spec wins — Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3

InnoReviews verdict

Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 wins this mobile chipset face-off, 51.3 to 34.7, pulling ahead mainly in benchmarks (+29) and CPU (+14). Google Tensor still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.

Key differences

Reasons to pick the Google Tensor

No decisive spec advantages — this side competes on price and preference.

Reasons to pick the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3

  • Stronger CPU score: 43 vs 28
  • Stronger GPU score: 43 vs 31
  • Stronger benchmarks score: 60 vs 31
  • Stronger efficiency score: 71 vs 58
  • 121% higher AnTuTu 10: 1,500,000 vs 680,000

General

General comparison: Google Tensor versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3
SpecGoogle TensorQualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3
Announced20212024
Process5 nm4 nm+20%
TDP (typical)8 W7 W+12%
ArchitectureArmv8.2Armv9.2

CPU

CPU comparison: Google Tensor versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3
SpecGoogle TensorQualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3
Cores88
Core configuration2x2.8 GHz Cortex-X1 + 2x2.25 GHz Cortex-A76 + 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A551x3.0 GHz Cortex-X4 + 4x2.8 GHz Cortex-A720 + 3x2.0 GHz Cortex-A520
Max clock2.8 GHz3 GHz+7%

GPU

GPU comparison: Google Tensor versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3
SpecGoogle TensorQualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3
GPUArm Mali-G78 MP20Adreno 735
GPU clock848 MHz—

AI

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

Memory

Memory comparison: Google Tensor versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3
SpecGoogle TensorQualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3
Memory typeLPDDR5LPDDR5X-8400
Max bandwidth—67.2 GB/s

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Google Tensor versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3
SpecGoogle TensorQualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3
ModemExternal (Samsung Exynos 5123)Snapdragon X70 5G
Max download—5 Gbps
Wi-Fi—Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth—5.4

Media

Media comparison: Google Tensor versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3
SpecGoogle TensorQualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3
Max display—4K @ 60Hz / QHD+ @ 144Hz
Video capture4K@60fps4K@60fps

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Google Tensor versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3
SpecGoogle TensorQualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3
AnTuTu 10680,0001,500,000+121%
Geekbench 6 (single)1,3401,950+46%
Geekbench 6 (multi)3,1505,200+65%
3DMark Wild Life Extreme1,7003,300+94%

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