Qualcomm Snapdragon 780G | Google Tensor G3 | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the Qualcomm Snapdragon 780G and the Google Tensor G3 and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the Qualcomm Snapdragon 780G 8 core processor released in Q2/2021 with the Google Tensor G3 which has 8 CPU cores and was introduced in Q3/2023. |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon (102) | Family | Google Tensor (3) |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 780 (2) | CPU group | Google Tensor G3 (1) |
4 | Generation | 3 |
Kryo 670 | Architecture | G3 |
Mobile | Segment | Mobile |
-- | Predecessor | Google Tensor |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 782G | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Qualcomm Snapdragon 780G is a 8 core processor with a clock frequency of 2.40 GHz. The processor can compute 8 threads at the same time. The Google Tensor G3 clocks with 2.91 GHz, has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel. |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 780G | Characteristic | Google Tensor G3 |
8 | Cores | 8 |
8 | Threads | 8 |
hybrid (Prime / big.LITTLE) | Core architecture | hybrid (Prime / big.LITTLE) |
No | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
2.40 GHz 1x Kryo 670 Prime |
A-Core | 2.91 GHz 1x Cortex-X3 |
2.20 GHz 3x Kryo 670 Gold |
B-Core | 2.37 GHz 4x Cortex-A715 |
1.90 GHz 4x Kryo 670 Silver |
C-Core | 1.70 GHz 4x Cortex-A510 |
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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Qualcomm Snapdragon 780G | Characteristic | Google Tensor G3 |
-- | AI hardware | Google Tensor AI |
Hexagon 770 @ 12 TOPS | AI specifications | Google Edge TPU |
Internal GraphicsGraphics (iGPU) integrated into the processor not only enable image output without having to rely on a dedicated graphics solution, but can also efficiently accelerate video playback. |
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Qualcomm Adreno 642 | GPU | ARM Immortalis-G715 MP10 |
GPU frequency | 0.89 GHz | |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
5 | GPU Generation | Vallhall |
5 nm | Technology | 4 nm |
1 | Max. displays | 0 |
4 | Compute units | 10 |
384 | Shader | -- |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
4 GB | Max. GPU Memory | -- |
12.0 | DirectX Version | 12 |
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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Qualcomm Adreno 642 | GPU | ARM Immortalis-G715 MP10 |
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 |
No | Codec AV1 | Decode / Encode |
Decode | Codec AVC | Decode / Encode |
Decode | Codec VC-1 | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeUp to 16 GB of memory in a maximum of 2 memory channels is supported by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 780G, while the Google Tensor G3 supports a maximum of 12 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 53.0 GB/s enabled. |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 780G | Characteristic | Google Tensor G3 |
LPDDR4X-4266 | Memory | LPDDR5-5500 |
16 GB | Max. Memory | 12 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
34.1 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 53.0 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
-- | L2 Cache | -- |
2.00 MB | L3 Cache | -- |
-- | PCIe version | -- |
-- | PCIe lanes | -- |
-- | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe Qualcomm Snapdragon 780G has a TDP of 5 W. The TDP of the Google Tensor G3 is 10 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution. |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 780G | Characteristic | Google Tensor G3 |
5 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 10 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe Qualcomm Snapdragon 780G has 2.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 5 nm. The cache of Google Tensor G3 is at 0.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 4 nm. |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 780G | Characteristic | Google Tensor G3 |
5 nm | Technology | 4 nm |
Chiplet | Chip design | Chiplet |
Armv8-A (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | Armv9-A (64 bit) |
-- | ISA extensions | -- |
-- | Socket | -- |
None | Virtualization | None |
No | AES-NI | No |
Android | Operating systems | Android |
Q2/2021 | Release date | Q3/2023 |
-- | Release price | -- |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 780G
8C 8T @ 2.40 GHz |
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Google Tensor G3
8C 8T @ 2.91 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 780G
8C 8T @ 2.40 GHz |
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Google Tensor G3
8C 8T @ 2.91 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 780G
8C 8T @ 2.40 GHz |
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Google Tensor G3
8C 8T @ 2.91 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 780G
8C 8T @ 2.40 GHz |
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Google Tensor G3
8C 8T @ 2.91 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 780G
Qualcomm Adreno 642 @ 0.00 GHz |
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Google Tensor G3
ARM Immortalis-G715 MP10 @ 0.89 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 780G
8C 8T @ 2.40 GHz |
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Google Tensor G3
8C 8T @ 2.91 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 780G
8C 8T @ 2.40 GHz |
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Google Tensor G3
8C 8T @ 2.91 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 780G
8C 8T @ 2.40 GHz |
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Google Tensor G3
8C 8T @ 2.91 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 780G
8C 8T @ 2.40 GHz |
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Google Tensor G3
8C 8T @ 2.91 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 780G
8C 8T @ 2.40 GHz |
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Google Tensor G3
8C 8T @ 2.91 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 780G | Google Tensor G3 |
Unknown | Google Pixel 8 Google Pixel 8 Pro |