Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite vs Google Tensor G3

Comparisons   01-11-2024
   Comprehensive testing data of Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite vs Google Tensor G3, comparison of graphics processors (GPU). A careful review of all the technical characteristics, so that it can be easier to understand, is summarized in the table. From the comparison video, you can get the results of parallel examination in synthetic type tests such as Geekbench 6, Vellamo, 3DMark, PCMark, Neocore, Quadrant, PassMark, GFXBench, Antutu v10, 9, even the gaming performance of chips in GTA, PUBG, Asphalt 9, Fortnite, Minecraft, Call of Duty, Madout2 etc.
   After reading the results of parallel tests and videos, you already be able to figure out which SoCs is better to buy Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite or Tensor G3.

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 8 Elite

100%

Tensor G3

76%

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

Snapdragon 8 Elite

88%

Tensor G3

86%

Gaming performance
Which CPU is better for gaming

Snapdragon 8 Elite

98%

Tensor G3

73%

Antutu v10, 9

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

	Snapdragon 8 Elite	Tensor G3
Total score	3123644	1071317
CPU	874624	299978
GPU	1186984	407100
MEM	499774	171402
UX	562252	192844

GeekBench 6, 5.2

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

	Snapdragon 8 Elite	Tensor G3
Single-Core	3395	1403
Multi-Core	10489	3849

Comparison of specifications

CPU and Memory

	Snapdragon 8 Elite	Tensor G3
Frequency	4320 MHz	3000 MHz
Cores	8	8
Bit	64	64
Lithography	3 nm	4 nm
Transistors count	14000 millions
Core configuration	2x4.32 GHz Oryon (Phoenix L) 6x3.53 GHz Oryon (Phoenix M)	1x3.0 GHz Cortex-X3 4x2.34 GHz Cortex-A715 4x2.15 GHz Cortex-A510
Power consumption (TDP)	5 W	10 W
Memory type	LPDDR5 (Quad Channel)	LPDDR5 (Quad Channel)
Max. Memory	64 Gb	16 Gb
Memory Frequency	5300	3200
Memory bandwidth	92	51.2
Neural Processor (NPU)	Yes	Yes
L1 cache	4 MB	1 MB
L2 cache	8 MB	2 MB
L3 cache	32 MB	8 MB
Instruction set architecture (ISA)	ARMv9.2-A	ARMv8.2-A

In this comparison block, you should pay attention to the differences in clock speed and the number of cores. Here Snapdragon 8 Elite is 30% better than Tensor G3 in terms of CPU frequency. Also keep in mind that high CPU frequency affects battery life through power consumption.

GPU and Media

GPU	Adreno 830	Mali-G715 MP9
GPU Frequency	1100 MHz	750 MHz
GFloPS	3382	1354.62
# of Cores		9
# of Shader Units	3072
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	116.6	40.3
PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG Mobile)	372.6	126.1
Garena Free Fire - The Cobra	220.1	76.2
Call of Duty: Mobile	205.1	69.9
Grand Theft Auto V (GTA 5 Mobile)	314.4	109.5
Minecraft: Pocket Edition	454.5	156.3
Real Racing 3	444.4	152.6
Sniper 3D	485.2	166.8
Need for Speed No Limits	309.7	106.8
Mortal Kombat X	321.3	109.7
CSR Racing 2	265.5	91.8

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	320 MP	360 MP
Dual Camera resolution	240 MP	64 MP
Image Signal Processor (ISP)	Qualcomm Spectra 770	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	Dolby Vision, H.264/AVC, H.265/HEVC, HDR10+, HLG, HDR10, AV1 BigWave

Networks and Navigation

Modem	Qualcomm Snapdragon X80 Modem-RF System 5G	Exynos Modem 5223
Download speed	10000 MBit/s.	10150 MBit/s.
Upload speed	3500 MBit/s.	9500 MBit/s.
Navigation	GNSS, QZSS, GPS, NavIC, Galileo, Dual frequency GNSS, SBAS, GLONASS, Beidou, NavIC enabled	Dual frequency GNSS, GPS, Galileo, NavIC enabled, QZSS, GLONASS, GNSS, NavIC, Beidou, SBAS
NFC support	Yes	Yes
5G support	Yes	Yes

Result:
The number of parameters for which Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite is better: 35
The number of parameters for which Google Tensor G3 is better: 5
Please note that you do not need to sightlessly trust the software comparison of the table. You can watch video from beginning to end of parallel comparison and listen to what people say who really appreciated the capabilities of both chips, and also read the test results on the links under the article.

Snapdragon 8 Elite SoC - all data

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

• Snapdragon 8 Elite specs and review.

Tensor G3 SoC - all data

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

• Tensor G3 specs and review.