Google Tensor G3 vs Apple A15 Bionic

Comparisons   08-10-2023
   Detailed compare data of Google Tensor G3 vs Apple A15 Bionic, testing of graphics processors (GPU). A thorough analysis of all the technical characteristics of the SoCs, to make it easier to understand, is made by the table. From the video comparison, you can get the results of joint testing in special testing software such as Quadrant, Neocore, PCMark, Geekbench, AnTuTu, GFXBench, Vellamo, 3DMark, PassMark, even the gaming performance of chips in GTA, PUBG, Asphalt 9, Call of Duty, Minecraft, Fortnite, Madout2 etc.
   After reading the results of joint tests and videos, you already be able to figure out which chipset is better to buy Tensor G3 or A15 Bionic.

Summary benchmark results

As a percentage of the maximum value based on a sample from the entire base of all processors
CPU Benchmark
Based on Antutu and Geekbench score

Tensor G3

76%

A15 Bionic

60%

Battery life test
Power Consumption efficiency (how quickly the processor reduces the battery charge)

Tensor G3

86%

A15 Bionic

80%

Gaming performance
Which CPU is better for gaming

Tensor G3

73%

A15 Bionic

58%

Antutu v10, 9

Antutu benchmark separately tests the performance of the CPU, GPU, and memory speed

	Tensor G3	A15 Bionic
Total score	1071317	841983
CPU	299978	235753
GPU	407100	319963
MEM	171402	134709
UX	192844	151566

GeekBench 6, 5.2

This benchmark shows Multi-threaded and Single-threaded processor performance

	Tensor G3	A15 Bionic
Single-Core	1403	1716
Multi-Core	3849	4732

Comparison of specifications

CPU and Memory

	Tensor G3	A15 Bionic
Frequency	3000 MHz	3232 MHz
Cores	8	6
Bit	64	64
Lithography	4 nm	5 nm
Transistors count		15800 millions
Core configuration	1x3.0 GHz Cortex-X3 4x2.34 GHz Cortex-A715 4x2.15 GHz Cortex-A510	2x3.23 GHz Avalanche 4x1.86 GHz Blizzard
Power consumption (TDP)	10 W	5 W
Memory type	LPDDR5 (Quad Channel)	LPDDR4x, LPDDR5
Max. Memory	16 Gb	16 Gb
Memory Frequency	3200	2800
Memory bandwidth	51.2	92
Neural Processor (NPU)	Yes	Yes
L1 cache	1 MB	2 MB
L2 cache	2 MB	4 MB
L3 cache	8 MB	32 MB
Instruction set architecture (ISA)	ARMv8.2-A	ARMv8.5

In this comparison block, you should pay attention to the differences in clock speed and the number of cores. Here A15 Bionic is 7% better than Tensor G3 in terms of CPU frequency. Another difference is that Tensor G3 has -2 more core than A15 Bionic. Also keep in mind that high CPU frequency affects battery life through power consumption.

GPU and Media

GPU	Mali-G715 MP9	Apple A15 Bionic GPU
GPU Frequency	750 MHz	3232 MHz
GFloPS	1354.62	2989.13
# of Cores	9	5
# of Shader Units
Display	4096 x 2160 pixels	2796 x 1290 pixels

The frequency of the GPU does not always directly indicate its performance. To fully evaluate all the capabilities of a graphics chip, you should take into account the number of Shader Units and Cores, as well as how many GFlops it has.

Gaming benchmark

Fortnite Mobile	40.3	32.2
PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG Mobile)	126.1	99.5
Garena Free Fire - The Cobra	76.2	59.5
Call of Duty: Mobile	69.9	55.6
Grand Theft Auto V (GTA 5 Mobile)	109.5	85.2
Minecraft: Pocket Edition	156.3	123.9
Real Racing 3	152.6	119.6
Sniper 3D	166.8	131.4
Need for Speed No Limits	106.8	83.1
Mortal Kombat X	109.7	86.9
CSR Racing 2	91.8	71.3

The numbers in this table indicate the maximum FPS that was received on the device with the corresponding processor. Depending on the configuration of the gadget and graphics quality settings (Ultra, Medium, Normal), the results may differ quite significantly. We recommend that you better study the results of the Antutu v10, 9 and GeekBench 6, 5.2 becnmarks.

Cameras

Camera resolution	360 MP	12 MP
Dual Camera resolution	64 MP	12 MP
Image Signal Processor (ISP)	Hybrid Exynos + Google ISP	Apple ISP
Video Encoding FPS	60	120
Video Encoding resolution	8K, 4K (Ultra HD), 2K, FullHD	8K, 4K (Ultra HD), 2K, FullHD
Codec support	Dolby Vision, H.264/AVC, H.265/HEVC, HDR10+, HLG, HDR10, AV1 BigWave	Dolby Vision, H.264/AVC, H.265/HEVC, HDR10+, HLG, HDR10

Networks and Navigation

Modem	Exynos Modem 5223	5G Modem
Download speed	10150 MBit/s.	7000 MBit/s.
Upload speed	9500 MBit/s.	5000 MBit/s.
Navigation	Dual frequency GNSS, GPS, Galileo, NavIC enabled, QZSS, GLONASS, GNSS, NavIC, Beidou, SBAS	Galileo, NavIC, GLONASS, NavIC enabled, QZSS, GPS, SBAS, Dual frequency GNSS, Beidou, GNSS
NFC support	Yes	No
5G support	Yes	Yes

Result:
The number of parameters for which Google Tensor G3 is better: 29
The number of parameters for which Apple A15 Bionic is better: 12
Please note that you do not need to blindly trust the software comparison of the table. It is better to just watch the full video of parallel comparison and hear what those who really appreciated the capabilities of both SoCs think, as well as read the test results at the links below.

Tensor G3 SoC - all data

• Devices lists
• Benchmarks
• PUBG mobile
• Fortnite Mobile
• Antutu v10
• 3DMark
• GeekBench 6, 5 mobile

• Tensor G3 specs and review.

A15 Bionic SoC - all data

• Devices lists
• Benchmarks
• PUBG mobile
• Fortnite Mobile
• Antutu v10
• 3DMark
• GeekBench 6, 5 mobile

• A15 Bionic specs and review.