Google Tensor G3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | |
CPU comparisonGoogle Tensor G3 or Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 - which processor is faster? In this comparison we look at the differences and analyze which of these two CPUs is better. We compare the technical data and benchmark results.
The Google Tensor G3 has 8 cores with 8 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 2.91 GHz. Up to 12 GB of memory is supported in 2 memory channels. The Google Tensor G3 was released in Q3/2023. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 has 8 cores with 8 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 2.84 GHz. The CPU supports up to 16 GB of memory in 4 memory channels. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 was released in Q4/2018. |
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Google Tensor (3) | Family | Qualcomm Snapdragon (102) |
Google Tensor G3 (1) | CPU group | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855/860 (3) |
3 | Generation | 6 |
G3 | Architecture | Kryo 485 |
Mobile | Segment | Mobile |
Google Tensor | Predecessor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 |
-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Google Tensor G3 is a 8 core processor with a clock frequency of 2.91 GHz. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 has 8 CPU cores with a clock frequency of 2.84 GHz. |
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Google Tensor G3 | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 |
8 | Cores | 8 |
8 | Threads | 8 |
hybrid (Prime / big.LITTLE) | Core architecture | hybrid (Prime / big.LITTLE) |
No | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
2.91 GHz 1x Cortex-X3 |
A-Core | 2.84 GHz 1x Kryo 485 Prime |
2.37 GHz 4x Cortex-A715 |
B-Core | 2.42 GHz 3x Kryo 485 Gold |
1.70 GHz 4x Cortex-A510 |
C-Core | 1.80 GHz 4x Kryo 485 Silver |
Artificial Intelligence and Machine LearningProcessors with the support of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) can process many calculations, especially audio, image and video processing, much faster than classic processors. Algorithms for ML improve their performance the more data they have collected via software. ML tasks can be processed up to 10,000 times faster than with a classic processor. |
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Google Tensor G3 | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 |
Google Tensor AI | AI hardware | Qualcomm AI engine |
Google Edge TPU | AI specifications | Hexagon 690 @ 7 TOPS |
Internal GraphicsThe integrated graphics unit of a processor is not only responsible for the pure image output on the system, but can also significantly increase the efficiency of the system with the support of modern video codecs. |
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ARM Immortalis-G715 MP10 | GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 640 |
0.89 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.25 GHz |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | 0.59 GHz |
Vallhall | GPU Generation | 5 |
4 nm | Technology | 7 nm |
0 | Max. displays | 1 |
10 | Compute units | 4 |
-- | Shader | 384 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
-- | Max. GPU Memory | 4 GB |
12 | DirectX Version | 12.0 |
Hardware codec supportA photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos. |
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ARM Immortalis-G715 MP10 | GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 640 |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec VP9 | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec VP8 | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec AV1 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec AVC | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec VC-1 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec JPEG | No |
Memory & PCIeThe Google Tensor G3 supports a maximum of 12 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 can connect up to 16 GB of memory in 4 memory channels. |
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Google Tensor G3 | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 |
LPDDR5-5500 | Memory | LPDDR4X-4266 |
12 GB | Max. Memory | 16 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 4 (Quad Channel) |
53.0 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 34.1 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
-- | L2 Cache | 1.75 MB |
-- | L3 Cache | 2.00 MB |
-- | PCIe version | -- |
-- | PCIe lanes | -- |
-- | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe TDP (Thermal Design Power) of a processor specifies the required cooling solution. The Google Tensor G3 has a TDP of 10 W, that of the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 is --. |
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Google Tensor G3 | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 |
10 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | -- |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe Google Tensor G3 has a 0.00 MB cache, while the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 cache has a total of 3.75 MB. |
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Google Tensor G3 | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 |
4 nm | Technology | 7 nm |
Chiplet | Chip design | Chiplet |
Armv9-A (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | Armv8-A (64 bit) |
-- | ISA extensions | -- |
-- | Socket | -- |
None | Virtualization | None |
No | AES-NI | No |
Android | Operating systems | Android |
Q3/2023 | Release date | Q4/2018 |
-- | Release price | -- |
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Google Tensor G3
8C 8T @ 2.91 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 855
8C 8T @ 2.84 GHz |
Google Tensor G3
8C 8T @ 2.91 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 855
8C 8T @ 2.84 GHz |
Google Tensor G3
8C 8T @ 2.91 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 855
8C 8T @ 2.84 GHz |
Google Tensor G3
8C 8T @ 2.91 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 855
8C 8T @ 2.84 GHz |
Google Tensor G3
ARM Immortalis-G715 MP10 @ 0.89 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 855
Qualcomm Adreno 640 @ 0.59 GHz |
Google Tensor G3
8C 8T @ 2.91 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 855
8C 8T @ 2.84 GHz |
Google Tensor G3
8C 8T @ 2.91 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 855
8C 8T @ 2.84 GHz |
Google Tensor G3
8C 8T @ 2.91 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 855
8C 8T @ 2.84 GHz |
Google Tensor G3
8C 8T @ 2.91 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 855
8C 8T @ 2.84 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Google Tensor G3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 |
Google Pixel 8 Google Pixel 8 Pro |
OnePlus 7 Pro OnePlus 7 Pro 5G Sony Xperia 1 Sony Xperia 5 Xiaomi Mi 9 Oppo Reno 10x Zoom |