Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 vs Google Tensor

Comparisons 07-12-2023

Comprehensive comparison data of Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 vs Google Tensor, examination of graphics processors (GPU). A careful analysis of all the technical characteristics of the CPUs, so that it can be easier to understand, is summarized in the table. From the comparison video, you can get the results of joint testing in special testing software such as 3DMark, AnTuTu, PCMark, Vellamo, Neocore, Geekbench, PassMark, GFXBench, Quadrant, even the gaming performance of processors in Fortnite, GTA, Madout2, PUBG, Asphalt 9, Call of Duty, Minecraft etc.
After reading the results of joint tests and videos, you already be able to know which CPU is better to buy Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 or Tensor.

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

Snapdragon 7 Gen 3

42%

Tensor

57%

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

Snapdragon 7 Gen 3

87%

Tensor

81%

Gaming performance
Which CPU is better for gaming

Snapdragon 7 Gen 3

40%

Tensor

56%

Antutu v10, 9

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

	Snapdragon 7 Gen 3	Tensor
Total score	913715	798643
CPU	255850	223623
GPU	347209	303478
MEM	146184	127772
UX	164466	143757

GeekBench 6, 5.2

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

	Snapdragon 7 Gen 3	Tensor
Single-Core	1274	1045
Multi-Core	4018	2869

Comparison of specifications

CPU and Memory

	Snapdragon 7 Gen 3	Tensor
Frequency	2630 MHz	2800 MHz
Cores	8	8
Bit	64	64
Lithography	4 nm	5 nm
Transistors count	10200 millions
Core configuration	1x2.63 GHz Cortex-X2 3x2.4 GHz Cortex-A710 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A510	2x2.8 GHz Cortex-X1 2x2.26 GHz Cortex-A76 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55
Power consumption (TDP)	6 W	10 W
Memory type	LPDDR5 (Quad Channel)	LPDDR5 (Quad Channel)
Max. Memory	32 Gb	16 Gb
Memory Frequency	2910	3200
Memory bandwidth	86	51.2
Neural Processor (NPU)	Yes	Yes
L1 cache	1 MB	1 MB
L2 cache	2 MB	2 MB
L3 cache	8 MB	8 MB
Instruction set architecture (ISA)	ARMv8.2-A	ARMv8.2-A

In this comparison block, you should pay attention to the differences in clock speed and the number of cores. Here Tensor is 6% better than Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 in terms of CPU frequency. Also keep in mind that high CPU frequency affects battery life through power consumption.

GPU and Media

GPU	Adreno 730	Mali-G78 MP22
GPU Frequency	900 MHz	650 MHz
GFloPS	1840	986
# of Cores		22
# of Shader Units	1024
Display	7680 x 4320 pixels	4096 x 2160 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	34.3	31.4
PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG Mobile)	107.9	94.7
Garena Free Fire - The Cobra	64.5	56.1
Call of Duty: Mobile	59.4	52.6
Grand Theft Auto V (GTA 5 Mobile)	91.4	80.6
Minecraft: Pocket Edition	133.3	116.7
Real Racing 3	129.3	113.9
Sniper 3D	143.9	124.5
Need for Speed No Limits	91.5	79.3
Mortal Kombat X	92.2	82.4
CSR Racing 2	78.1	68.3

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	200 MP	240 MP
Dual Camera resolution	32 MP	48 MP
Image Signal Processor (ISP)	Qualcomm Spectra 680	Hybrid Exynos + Google ISP
Video Encoding FPS	120	60
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, VP9, VP8, Hybrid Log Gamma (HLG)	Dolby Vision, H.264/AVC, H.265/HEVC, HDR10+, HLG, HDR10

Networks and Navigation

Modem	Qualcomm Snapdragon X63 Modem-RF System 5G	Exynos Modem 5123
Download speed	5500 MBit/s.	7350 MBit/s.
Upload speed	3700 MBit/s.	3670 MBit/s.
Navigation	Galileo, NavIC, GPS, QZSS, Dual frequency GNSS, SBAS, NavIC enabled, GNSS, GLONASS, Beidou	Beidou, NavIC, GNSS, GPS, NavIC enabled, QZSS, Dual frequency GNSS, SBAS, GLONASS, Galileo
NFC support	Yes	Yes
5G support	Yes	Yes

Result:
The number of parameters for which Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 is better: 30
The number of parameters for which Google Tensor is better: 6
Please note that you do not need to sightlessly trust the automatic comparison of the table. You can watch video from beginning to end of parallel comparison and listen to what those who really appreciated the capabilities of both CPUs think, as well as read the test results at the links below.

Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 SoC - all data

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

• Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 specs and review.

Tensor SoC - all data

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

• Tensor specs and review.