Google has finally launched the Pixel 10 series, debuting its flagship Tensor G5 chipset. This year, the Tensor G5 is fabricated on TSMC's 3nm process node, moving away from Samsung foundry, and it's generating high expectations that it will finally match the competition. So we have compared the Tensor G5 with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 to see how big of a leap Google's chipset brings. On that note, let's check out the benchmark comparison.
Google Tensor G5 vs Snapdragon 8 Gen 3: Geekbench Score
Geekbench 6 CPU | Tensor G5 (Leaked) | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 |
Single-core | 2,276 | 2,183 |
Multi-core | 6,173 | 6,434 |
Recently, the Google Tensor G5 chipset appeared on Geekbench, running on the upcoming Pixel 10 Pro Fold, and revealed the benchmark scores. The Tensor G5 scored 2,276 in single-core and 6,173 in multi-core. In comparison, Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 achieved 2,183 and 6,434 in single-core and multi-core tasks, respectively.
Since both chipsets have a similar CPU setup, featuring a single Cortex-X4 prime core, the CPU performance is also along the same lines. In single-core, Google's latest Tensor G5 is about 4% faster than the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 and in multi-threaded tasks, the 8 Gen 3 leads by about 4%. I would say the Google Tensor G5 evenly matches the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, as far as the CPU performance is concerned.
Tensor G5 vs Snapdragon 8 Gen 3: AnTuTu Score
AnTuTu Benchmark | Tensor G5 (Leaked) | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 |
AnTuTu Score | 1,140,286 | 2,087,159 |
CPU | 313,500 | 440,975 |
GPU | 394,695 | 860,385 |
Memory | 246,571 | 427,798 |
UX | 185,520 | 358,001 |
According to an early Reddit leak, the Tensor G5 has surfaced on AnTuTu, with a disappointing score of 1,140,286 points. While these early leaked numbers should be taken with a pinch of salt, the difference compared to the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 is substantial. The Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 has scored nearly double, at 2,087,159 points.
In the CPU department, the Tensor G5 has scored 313,500 points whereas the 8 Gen 3 has delivered 40% faster performance, scoring 440,975 points. The GPU performance shows an even wider gap, with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 scoring more than twice as high.
We will be running the AnTuTu benchmark on the Pixel 10 series, so wait for our benchmark results to ascertain Tensor G5's actual performance.
Google Tensor G5 vs Snapdragon 8 Gen 3: Specs Comparison
Specs | Tensor G5 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 |
Process Node | TSMC’s 3nm (N3E) | TSMC’s 4nm |
CPU | 8-core Arm Cortex CPU | 8-core Kryo CPU |
CPU Cores | 1x Cortex-X4 (3.78GHz), 5x Cortex-A725 (3.05GHz), 2x Cortex-A520 (2.25GHz) | 1x Cortex-X4 (3.3GHz), 3x Cortex-A720 (3.2GHz), 2x Cortex-A720 (3.0GHz), 2x Cortex-A520 (2.3GHz) |
GPU | Imagination Technologies DXT-48-1536 GPU, No Ray Tracing | Adreno 750 GPU |
Storage and Memory | UFS 4.0 and LPDDR5X | UFS 4.0, LPDDR5X memory, up to 4800MHz |
NPU | New Google Edge TPU | Hexagon NPU, Run AI models up to 10B parameters |
ISP | New ISP, Shoot 4K video at 60 FPS | Cognitive ISP, Triple 18-bit ISPs, Up to 200MP photo capture |
Modem | Samsung Exynos 5400 5G modem, Sub-6GHz 5G band support (India) | Snapdragon X75 5G modem, Peak Download Speed 10Gbps, Peak Upload Speed 3.5 Gbps |
Connectivity | Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 7, and Bluetooth 6.0 | Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, LE |
Verdict
Based on the Geekbench data we have right now, we can say that the Tensor G5 appears to be on par with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 in the CPU department. However, leaked AnTuTu results paint a completely different picture. We can only draw a definitive conclusion after running various tests on the Tensor G5 on our end. Nevertheless, Google's latest processor seems to be at least two generations behind the latest flagships.
