Google Tensor G2 vs Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
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In this comparison, we take a closer look at two SOCs, Google Tensor G2 vs Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, based on their benchmarks and specifications. The Google Tensor G2 features an 8-core CPU paired with the Mali-G710 MP7 GPU, while the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 comes with an 8-core CPU and the Adreno 750 GPU.
Why Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 is better than Google Tensor G2
- 16% faster CPU clock speed (3.3 GHz vs 2.85 GHz)
- Larger L3 cache (12 MB vs 4 MB)
- More advanced 3 nm process vs 5 nm
- 44% higher compute power (3.99 TFLOPS vs 2.77 TFLOPS)
- 170% higher AnTuTu score (2.00M vs 740K)
Performance scores
CPU score
Google Tensor G2
50
Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
76
GPU score
Google Tensor G2
48
Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
86
Memory score
Google Tensor G2
74
Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
95
Total score
Google Tensor G2
58
Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
86
AnTuTu 10
Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 +171%
Google Tensor G2
740,583
Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
2,004,883
| CPU | 189,497 | 438,192 |
| GPU | 296,587 | 842,779 |
| MEM | 102,428 | 402,966 |
| UX | 152,071 | 320,946 |
| TOTAL | 740,583 | 2,004,883 |
Geekbench 6
Single-Core
Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 +116%
Google Tensor G2
1,058
Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
2,283
Multi-Core
Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 +134%
Google Tensor G2
3,039
Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
7,109
| Single-Core | 1,058 | 2,283 |
| Multi-Core | 3,039 | 7,109 |
Gaming FPS Support
BGMI/PUBG Mobile
Smooth preset
Google Tensor G2
60 FPS
Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
120 FPS
Ultra HD preset
Google Tensor G2
40 FPS
Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
60 FPS
Call of Duty Mobile
Low preset
Google Tensor G2
90 FPS
Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
–
Max preset
Google Tensor G2
Locked
Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
–
Free Fire
Smooth preset
Google Tensor G2
60 FPS
Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
–
Ultra preset
Google Tensor G2
40 FPS
Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
–
Genshin Impact
Low preset
Google Tensor G2
60 FPS
Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
60 FPS
Highest preset
Google Tensor G2
Locked
Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
60 FPS
Fortnite
Low preset
Google Tensor G2
60 FPS
Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
–
Epic preset
Google Tensor G2
Locked
Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
–
| Game | Google Tensor G2 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 |
|---|---|---|
| BGMI/PUBG Mobile |
60 FPS (Smooth)
40 FPS (Ultra HD) |
120 FPS (Smooth)
60 FPS (Ultra HD) |
| Call of Duty Mobile |
90 FPS (Low)
Locked (Max) |
–
– |
| Free Fire |
60 FPS (Smooth)
40 FPS (Ultra) |
–
– |
| Genshin Impact |
60 FPS (Low)
Locked (Highest) |
60 FPS (Low)
60 FPS (Highest) |
| Fortnite |
60 FPS (Low)
Locked (Epic) |
–
– |
Note: "Locked" means restricted by the game or device. Shown FPS is the selectable option; performance may vary.
General
| SoC Name | Google Tensor G2 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 |
| Launch Date | October 2022 | October 2023 |
| Class | Flagship | Flagship |
| Model Number | GS201 | SM8650-AB, SM8650-AC |
| Manufacturing | Samsung | TSMC |
CPU
| Core Configuration | 2x 2.85 GHz - Cortex X1 2x 2.35 GHz - Cortex A78 4x 1.8 GHz - Cortex A55 |
1x 3.3 GHz - Cortex X4 3x 3.15 GHz - Cortex A720 2x 2.96 GHz - Cortex A720 2x 2.27 GHz - Cortex A520 |
| CPU Cores | 8 | 8 |
| Max Clock Speed | 2850 MHz | 3400 MHz |
| Architecture | ARMv8.4-A | ARMv9.2-A |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 1 MB |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB | 12 MB |
| Process Node | 5 nm | TSMC 4 nm (N4P) |
| TDP | 7 W | 8 W |
GPU
| GPU | Mali-G710 MP7 | Adreno 750 |
| GPU Architecture | Valhall 3rd gen | Adreno 700 |
| GPU Frequency | 848 MHz | 903 MHz - 1000 MHz |
| Neural Processing Unit | Tensor Processing Unit | Hexagon NPU |
| Shading Units | 448 | 1536 |
| Compute Performance | 759.8 GFLOPS | 2.7 TFLOPS |
| Ray Tracing Support | No | Yes |
| Max Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 240Hz (1080p), 120Hz (4K) |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| OpenCL | 2.0 | 2.0 FP |
| DirectX | - | 12.1 |
Memory & Storage
| Memory Type | LPDDR5 | LPDDR5X |
| Frequency | 3200 MHz | 4800 MHz |
| Bus | 4x16-bit channels | 4x16-bit channels |
| Max Bandwidth | 51.2 GB/s | 76.8 GB/s |
| Max RAM Size | 16 GB | 24 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 4.0 |
ISP & Multimedia
| Max Camera | 108 MP | 200 MP (single) |
| Max Display Resolution | 4K @ 60Hz | 3840x2160 |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 60FPS, 1080p @ 240FPS | 8K @ 30FPS, 4K @ 120FPS, 720p @ 960FPS |
| Video Playback | 4K @ 60FPS | 8K @ 60FPS, 4K @ 120FPS |
| Video Codecs | H.264, H.265, VP9, AV1 | H.264, H.265 (HEVC), AV1, VP8, VP9 |
| Audio Codecs | AAC, MP3, WAV | AAC, AIFF, CAF, MP3, MP4, WAV |
Connectivity
| Modem | Samsung Exynos 5300 5G | Snapdragon X75 5G |
| 4G | LTE Cat. 24 | LTE Cat.24 (FDD/TDD) |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Download Speed | Up to 7.35 Gbps | Up to 10 Gbps |
| Upload Speed | Up to 3.67 Gbps | Up to 3.5 Gbps |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | FastConnect 7800 (Wi-Fi 7) |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.4 |
| Navigation | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, SBAS, NavIC |