Google Tensor G3 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 780G

Comparisons 08-10-2023

Comprehensive testing data of Google Tensor G3 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 780G, compare of graphics processors (GPU). A careful review of all the specifications of the CPUs, to make it easier to understand, is summarized in the table. From the comparison video, you can get the results of joint testing in software tests like Quadrant, 3DMark, PassMark, Neocore, PCMark, GFXBench, Geekbench, Vellamo, AnTuTu, and how good the chipsets are in games Madout2, Minecraft, PUBG, Asphalt 9, Call of Duty, GTA, Fortnite etc.
After reading the results these tests and videos, you already be able to know which processors is better to buy Tensor G3 or Snapdragon 780G.

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%

Snapdragon 780G

51%

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

Tensor G3

86%

Snapdragon 780G

82%

Gaming performance
Which CPU is better for gaming

Tensor G3

73%

Snapdragon 780G

49%

Antutu v10, 9

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

	Tensor G3	Snapdragon 780G
Total score	1071317	718020
CPU	299978	201053
GPU	407100	272842
MEM	171402	114874
UX	192844	129242

GeekBench 6, 5.2

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

	Tensor G3	Snapdragon 780G
Single-Core	1403	1608
Multi-Core	3849	5467

Comparison of specifications

CPU and Memory

	Tensor G3	Snapdragon 780G
Frequency	3000 MHz	2400 MHz
Cores	8	8
Bit	64	64
Lithography	4 nm	5 nm
Transistors count
Core configuration	1x3.0 GHz Cortex-X3 4x2.34 GHz Cortex-A715 4x2.15 GHz Cortex-A510	2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55
Power consumption (TDP)	10 W	5 W
Memory type	LPDDR5 (Quad Channel)	LPDDR5
Max. Memory	16 Gb	16 Gb
Memory Frequency	3200	4666
Memory bandwidth	51.2	17
Neural Processor (NPU)	Yes	Yes
L1 cache	1 MB	512 KB
L2 cache	2 MB	1 MB
L3 cache	8 MB	2 MB
Instruction set architecture (ISA)	ARMv8.2-A	ARMv8.3-A

In this comparison block, you should pay attention to the differences in clock speed and the number of cores. Here Tensor G3 is 19% better than Snapdragon 780G in terms of CPU frequency. Also keep in mind that high CPU frequency affects battery life through power consumption.

GPU and Media

GPU	Mali-G715 MP9	Adreno 640
GPU Frequency	750 MHz	750 MHz
GFloPS	1354.62	986
# of Cores	9
# of Shader Units		384
Display	4096 x 2160 pixels	3360 x 1600 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	27.6
PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG Mobile)	126.1	84.2
Garena Free Fire - The Cobra	76.2	51.4
Call of Duty: Mobile	69.9	47.2
Grand Theft Auto V (GTA 5 Mobile)	109.5	72.3
Minecraft: Pocket Edition	156.3	105.3
Real Racing 3	152.6	64.2
Sniper 3D	166.8	67.6
Need for Speed No Limits	106.8	72.6
Mortal Kombat X	109.7	75.4
CSR Racing 2	91.8	72.2

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	192 MP
Dual Camera resolution	64 MP	64 MP
Image Signal Processor (ISP)	Hybrid Exynos + Google ISP	Qualcomm Spectra 570
Video Encoding FPS	60	60
Video Encoding resolution	8K, 4K (Ultra HD), 2K, FullHD	4K (Ultra HD), 2K, FullHD
Codec support	Dolby Vision, H.264/AVC, H.265/HEVC, HDR10+, HLG, HDR10, AV1 BigWave	H.264/AVC, H.265/HEVC

Networks and Navigation

Modem	Exynos Modem 5223	Qualcomm Snapdragon X55 Modem-RF System 5G
Download speed	10150 MBit/s.	7000 MBit/s.
Upload speed	9500 MBit/s.	3500 MBit/s.
Navigation	Dual frequency GNSS, GPS, Galileo, NavIC enabled, QZSS, GLONASS, GNSS, NavIC, Beidou, SBAS	GPS, Galileo, Glonass, Beidou, QZSS, SBAS
NFC support	Yes	Yes
5G support	Yes	Yes

Result:
The number of parameters for which Google Tensor G3 is better: 29
The number of parameters for which Qualcomm Snapdragon 780G is better: 7
You need to understand that you should not sightlessly trust the software comparison of the table. You can watch video from beginning to end of joint testing and listen to what people say who really appreciated the capabilities of both processors, 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.

Snapdragon 780G SoC - all data

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

• Snapdragon 780G specs and review.