Google Tensor G3 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 665

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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Google Tensor G3 or Google Tensor G3 – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The Google Tensor G3 features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2023 and belongs to the 3 generation of the Google Tensor series.
The Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2019 and belongs to the 7 generation of the Qualcomm Snapdragon series.
Google Tensor G3 Group Qualcomm Snapdragon 662/665
3 Generation 7
Google Tensor G3 Name Qualcomm Snapdragon 665
Mobile Segment Mobile
Google Tensor Family Qualcomm Snapdragon
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Google Tensor G3 has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the A-Core is 3.0 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the A-Core is 2.0 GHz.
Processors with hybrid (big.LITTLE) architecture strike a balance between performance and power efficiency, making them ideal for mobile devices.
2.45 GHz B-Core Frequency 1.8 GHz
hybrid (Prime / big.LITTLE) Core architecture hybrid (big.LITTLE)
1x Cortex-X3 Cores A 4x Kryo 260 Gold
8 CPU Cores 8
4x Cortex-A510 Cores C None
No Overclocking No
2.15 GHz C-Core Frequency None
No Hyperthreading No
3.0 GHz A-Core Frequency 2.0 GHz
4x Cortex-A715 Cores B 4x Kryo 260 Silver
8 Threads 8
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Google Tensor G3 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
and 10 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 uses the Qualcomm Adreno 610, which has 128 texture shaders
-- GPU (Turbo) --
4 nm Technology 11 nm
12 Direct X 12.1
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 4.0 GB
10 Execution units --
Q4/2022 Release date Q2/2019
ARM Immortalis-G715 MP10 GPU name Qualcomm Adreno 610
-- Shaders 128
0.89 GHz GPU frequency --
Vallhall Generation 6
-- Max. displays --
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

Google Edge TPU AI specifications --
Google Tensor AI AI hardware --
 
 

Hardware codec support

A 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.
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode
Decode / Encode VP9 Decode
Decode / Encode VP8 Decode
Decode / Encode VC-1 Decode
Decode / Encode JPEG Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode
Decode / Encode AVC Decode
Decode / Encode AV1 No
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 12.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 53.0 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
LPDDR5-5500 Memory type LPDDR3-1866, LPDDR4X-1866
53.0 GB/s Bandwidth --
No AES-NI No
No ECC No
pci PCIe pci
12.0 GB Max. Memory 0 bytes
2 Memory channels 2
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 10 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
10 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) None
-- Tjunction max --
 
 

Technical details

The Google Tensor G3 is manufactured using a 3 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 is manufactured using a 11 nm process.
None Virtualization None
3 nm Technology 11 nm
ARMv9-A64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) ARMv8-A64 (64 bit)
ISA extensions
-- Part Number SM6125
Chiplet Chip design Chiplet
Q3/2023 Release date Q2/2019
-- Release price --
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
0 bytes L3-Cache 0 bytes
Socket
Android Operating systems Android
G3 Architecture Kryo 260