Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 vs Google Tensor G2

Comparisons 07-03-2023

Detailed testing data of Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 vs Google Tensor G2, compare of graphics processors (GPU). A step-by-step analysis of all the technical characteristics, so that it can be easier to read, is made by the table. From the comparison video, you can get the results of parallel examination in special testing software like AnTuTu, Geekbench, PassMark, Vellamo, PCMark, 3DMark, Quadrant, Neocore, GFXBench, even the gaming performance of processors in Fortnite, GTA, Minecraft, Call of Duty, PUBG, Madout2, Asphalt 9 etc.
After reading the results of all tests and videos, you can already make an informed decision about which CPU is better to buy Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 or Google Tensor G2.

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 Gen 3

100%

Google Tensor G2

64%

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

Snapdragon 8 Gen 3

87%

Google Tensor G2

85%

Gaming performance
Which CPU is better for gaming

Snapdragon 8 Gen 3

99%

Google Tensor G2

62%

Antutu v10, 9

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

	Snapdragon 8 Gen 3	Google Tensor G2
Total score	2166423	888986
CPU	606599	248916
GPU	823250	337807
MEM	346627	142228
UX	389957	160015

GeekBench 6, 5.2

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

	Snapdragon 8 Gen 3	Google Tensor G2
Single-Core	2475	1164
Multi-Core	7865	3194

Comparison of specifications

CPU and Memory

	Snapdragon 8 Gen 3	Google Tensor G2
Frequency	3720 MHz	2850 MHz
Cores	8	8
Bit	64	64
Lithography	3 nm	4 nm
Transistors count	14000 millions
Core configuration	1x3.72 GHz Cortex-X4 4x2.8 GHz Cortex-A715 3x2.2 GHz Cortex-A515	2x2.85 GHz Cortex-X1 2x2.34 GHz Cortex-A76 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55
Power consumption (TDP)	5 W	10 W
Memory type	LPDDR5 (Quad Channel)	LPDDR5 (Quad Channel)
Max. Memory	64 Gb	16 Gb
Memory Frequency	4266	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)	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 Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 is 23% better than Google Tensor G2 in terms of CPU frequency. Also keep in mind that high CPU frequency affects battery life through power consumption.

GPU and Media

GPU	Adreno 740	Mali-G710 MP07
GPU Frequency	980 MHz	850 MHz
GFloPS	2138	1535.23
# of Cores		16
# of Shader Units	2048
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	52.3	34.2
PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG Mobile)	164.5	105.5
Garena Free Fire - The Cobra	98.2	63.4
Call of Duty: Mobile	91.2	58.9
Grand Theft Auto V (GTA 5 Mobile)	140.3	90.7
Minecraft: Pocket Edition	202.1	129.1
Real Racing 3	197.6	126.9
Sniper 3D	216.1	138.3
Need for Speed No Limits	137.3	88.3
Mortal Kombat X	142.8	91.1
CSR Racing 2	118.4	75.6

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	240 MP
Dual Camera resolution	240 MP	48 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

Networks and Navigation

Modem	Qualcomm Snapdragon X75 Modem-RF System 5G	Exynos Modem 5123
Download speed	29000 MBit/s.	9750 MBit/s.
Upload speed	9000 MBit/s.	7500 MBit/s.
Navigation	NavIC enabled, QZSS, SBAS, NavIC, GNSS, Galileo, Dual frequency GNSS, GLONASS, GPS, Beidou	Beidou, GLONASS, SBAS, Dual frequency GNSS, GNSS, Galileo, GPS, QZSS, NavIC enabled, NavIC
NFC support	Yes	Yes
5G support	Yes	Yes

Result:
The number of parameters for which Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 is better: 37
The number of parameters for which Google Tensor G2 is better: 2
Please note that you do not need to sightlessly trust the software comparison on the table. It is better to just watch the full video of joint comparison and hear what people think who really appreciated the capabilities of both chipsets, as well as read the test results at the links below.

Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC - all data

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

• Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 specs and review.

Google Tensor G2 SoC - all data

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

• Google Tensor G2 specs and review.