Qualcomm Snapdragon G3x Gen 1 vs Google Tensor

Comparisons   22-05-2022
   Full compare data of Qualcomm Snapdragon G3x Gen 1 vs Google Tensor, examination of graphics chips (GPU). A careful analysis of all the specifications of the processors, so that it can be easier to understand, is made by the table. From the video comparison, you can get the results of parallel examination in special testing software such as Geekbench, GFXBench, AnTuTu, Quadrant, Neocore, PassMark, 3DMark, Vellamo, PCMark, and how good the SoCs are in games Call of Duty, Minecraft, PUBG, GTA, Fortnite, Madout2, Asphalt 9 etc.
   After looking at the data of parallel tests and videos, you can already make an informed decision about which SoCs is better to buy Qualcomm Snapdragon G3x Gen 1 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 G3x Gen 1

79%

Tensor

57%

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

Snapdragon G3x Gen 1

82%

Tensor

81%

Gaming performance
Which CPU is better for gaming

Snapdragon G3x Gen 1

77%

Tensor

56%

Antutu v10, 9

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

	Snapdragon G3x Gen 1	Tensor
Total score	1096026	798643
CPU	306879	223623
GPU	416493	303478
MEM	175369	127772
UX	197274	143757

GeekBench 6, 5.2

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

	Snapdragon G3x Gen 1	Tensor
Single-Core	1528	1045
Multi-Core	4819	2869

Comparison of specifications

CPU and Memory

	Snapdragon G3x Gen 1	Tensor
Frequency	3200 MHz	2800 MHz
Cores	8	8
Bit	64	64
Lithography	4 nm	5 nm
Transistors count	14000 millions
Core configuration	1x3.2 GHz Cortex-X2 3x2.8 GHz Cortex-A710 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A510	2x2.8 GHz Cortex-X1 2x2.26 GHz Cortex-A76 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55
Power consumption (TDP)	12 W	10 W
Memory type	LPDDR5 (Quad Channel)	LPDDR5 (Quad Channel)
Max. Memory	32 Gb	16 Gb
Memory Frequency	3200	3200
Memory bandwidth	88	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 Snapdragon G3x Gen 1 is 12% better than Tensor 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	970 MHz	650 MHz
GFloPS	1800	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	41.6	31.4
PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG Mobile)	129.5	94.7
Garena Free Fire - The Cobra	78.3	56.1
Call of Duty: Mobile	71.9	52.6
Grand Theft Auto V (GTA 5 Mobile)	111.9	80.6
Minecraft: Pocket Edition	160.3	116.7
Real Racing 3	156.2	113.9
Sniper 3D	171.1	124.5
Need for Speed No Limits	108.9	79.3
Mortal Kombat X	112.1	82.4
CSR Racing 2	93.5	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	64 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	Dolby Vision, H.264/AVC, H.265/HEVC, HDR10+, HLG, HDR10

Networks and Navigation

Modem	Qualcomm Snapdragon X65 Modem-RF System 5G	Exynos Modem 5123
Download speed	15000 MBit/s.	7350 MBit/s.
Upload speed	6000 MBit/s.	3670 MBit/s.
Navigation	SBAS, QZSS, Galileo, NavIC enabled, NavIC, GPS, Beidou, GNSS, Dual frequency GNSS, GLONASS	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 G3x Gen 1 is better: 32
The number of parameters for which Google Tensor is better: 3
Please note that you do not need to blindly trust the automatic comparison of the table. You can watch video from beginning to end of parallel testing and hear what those who really appreciated the capabilities of both CPUs think, and also read the test results on the links under the article.

Snapdragon G3x Gen 1 SoC - all data

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

• Snapdragon G3x Gen 1 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.