Google Tensor G3 vs Apple A17 Bionic

Comparisons 08-10-2023

Comprehensive testing data of Google Tensor G3 vs Apple A17 Bionic, compare of graphics processors (GPU). A step-by-step analysis of all the specifications, to make it easier to read, is made by the table. From the comparison video, you can get the results of joint testing in synthetic type tests like PassMark, Neocore, Geekbench, 3DMark, Quadrant, PCMark, GFXBench, AnTuTu, Vellamo, and how good the CPUs are in games Minecraft, Fortnite, Asphalt 9, PUBG, Madout2, GTA, Call of Duty etc.
After looking at the data of joint tests and videos, you already be able to figure out which CPU is better to buy Tensor G3 or A17 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%

A17 Bionic

91%

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

Tensor G3

86%

A17 Bionic

87%

Gaming performance
Which CPU is better for gaming

Tensor G3

73%

A17 Bionic

88%

Antutu v10, 9

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

	Tensor G3	A17 Bionic
Total score	1071317	1272718
CPU	299978	356360
GPU	407100	483633
MEM	171402	203638
UX	192844	229097

GeekBench 6, 5.2

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

	Tensor G3	A17 Bionic
Single-Core	1403	2435
Multi-Core	3849	7152

Comparison of specifications

CPU and Memory

	Tensor G3	A17 Bionic
Frequency	3000 MHz	3640 MHz
Cores	8	6
Bit	64	64
Lithography	4 nm	3 nm
Transistors count		22000 millions
Core configuration	1x3.0 GHz Cortex-X3 4x2.34 GHz Cortex-A715 4x2.15 GHz Cortex-A510	2x3.64 GHz ARM 4x2.42 GHz ARM
Power consumption (TDP)	10 W	4 W
Memory type	LPDDR5 (Quad Channel)	LPDDR5
Max. Memory	16 Gb	32 Gb
Memory Frequency	3200	4266
Memory bandwidth	51.2	128
Neural Processor (NPU)	Yes	Yes
L1 cache	1 MB	3 MB
L2 cache	2 MB	12 MB
L3 cache	8 MB	96 MB
Instruction set architecture (ISA)	ARMv8.2-A	ARMv9

In this comparison block, you should pay attention to the differences in clock speed and the number of cores. Here A17 Bionic is 17% better than Tensor G3 in terms of CPU frequency. Another difference is that Tensor G3 has -2 more core than A17 Bionic. Also keep in mind that high CPU frequency affects battery life through power consumption.

GPU and Media

GPU	Mali-G715 MP9	Apple A17 Bionic
GPU Frequency	750 MHz	3640 MHz
GFloPS	1354.62	3425
# of Cores	9	6
# 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	48.5
PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG Mobile)	126.1	151.2
Garena Free Fire - The Cobra	76.2	90.2
Call of Duty: Mobile	69.9	83.2
Grand Theft Auto V (GTA 5 Mobile)	109.5	128.7
Minecraft: Pocket Edition	156.3	185.7
Real Racing 3	152.6	181.6
Sniper 3D	166.8	199.6
Need for Speed No Limits	106.8	125.9
Mortal Kombat X	109.7	130.6
CSR Racing 2	91.8	108.1

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	64 MP
Dual Camera resolution	64 MP	32 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.	12000 MBit/s.
Upload speed	9500 MBit/s.	9000 MBit/s.
Navigation	Dual frequency GNSS, GPS, Galileo, NavIC enabled, QZSS, GLONASS, GNSS, NavIC, Beidou, SBAS	GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, Dual frequency GNSS, GNSS, SBAS, GPS, NavIC, Beidou, NavIC enabled
NFC support	Yes	No
5G support	Yes	Yes

Result:
The number of parameters for which Google Tensor G3 is better: 10
The number of parameters for which Apple A17 Bionic is better: 32
You need to understand that you should not sightlessly trust the automatic comparison of the table. It is better to just watch the full video of joint testing and listen to what people think who really appreciated the capabilities of both CPUs, and also read the test results on the links under the article.

Tensor G3 SoC - all data

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

• Tensor G3 specs and review.

A17 Bionic SoC - all data

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

• A17 Bionic specs and review.