Google Tensor G3 review: specs and price
Google Tensor G3
Why is Google Tensor G3 better than the average?
- CPU speed?
1 x 3 GHz & 4 x 2.45 GHz & 4 x 2.15 GHzvs12.14 GHz - RAM speed?
4200 MHzvs1762.75 MHz - Semiconductor size?
4 nmvs17.77 nm - GPU clock speed?
890 MHzvs674.64 MHz - CPU threads?
9 threadsvs6.31 threads - Maximum memory amount?
12GBvs10.01GB - OpenGL ES version?
3.2vs2.98 - DDR memory version?
5vs4.17
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User reviews
Overall rating
Features
Gaming
8.5/10
4 votes
Performance
8.5/10
4 votes
General info
Supports 64-bit
✔Google Tensor G3
A 32-bit operating system can only support up to 4GB of RAM. 64-bit allows more than 4GB, giving increased performance. It also allows you to run 64-bit apps.
Has integrated graphics
✔Google Tensor G3
With integrated graphics you don’t need to buy a separate graphics card.
Small semiconductors provide better performance and reduced power consumption. Chipsets with a higher number of transistors, semiconductor components of electronic devices, offer more computational power. A small form factor allows more transistors to fit on a chip, therefore increasing its performance.
GPU clock speed
890 MHz
The clock speed of the graphics processing unit (GPU).
has 5G support
✔Google Tensor G3
The fifth-generation wireless technology delivers higher speeds and lower latency than the previous, fourth-generation tech.
GPU turbo
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When the GPU is running below its limitations, it can boost to a higher clock speed in order to give increased performance.
DirectX version
DirectX 12
DirectX is used in video games, with newer versions supporting better graphics and features. The latest version is DirectX 12 Ultimate, which includes support for ray tracing, mesh shaders, and variable rate shading (VRS).
OpenGL ES is used for games on mobile devices such as smartphones. Newer versions support better graphics.
Some apps use OpenCL to apply the power of the graphics processing unit (GPU) for non-graphical computing. Newer versions introduce more functionality and better performance.
Performance
CPU speed
1 x 3 GHz & 4 x 2.45 GHz & 4 x 2.15 GHz
The CPU speed indicates how many processing cycles per second can be executed by a CPU, considering all of its cores (processing units). It is calculated by adding the clock rates of each core or, in the case of multi-core processors employing different microarchitectures, of each group of cores.
CPU threads
9 threads
More threads result in faster performance and better multitasking.
Uses big.LITTLE technology
✔Google Tensor G3
Using big.LITTLE technology, a chip can switch between two sets of processor cores to maximize performance and battery life. For example, when playing a game the more powerful cores will be used to increase performance, whereas checking email will use the less powerful cores to maximize battery life.
Uses HMP
✔Google Tensor G3
Heterogeneous Multi-Processing (HMP) is a more advanced version of big.LITTLE technology. In this setup, a processor can utilize all cores at the same time, or just a single core for low-intensity tasks. This can provide powerful performance or increased battery life respectively.
turbo clock speed
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When the CPU is running below its limitations, it can boost to a higher clock speed in order to give increased performance.
L2 cache
8 MB
A larger L2 cache results in faster CPU and system-wide performance.
L1 cache
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A larger L1 cache results in faster CPU and system-wide performance.
clock multiplier
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The clock multiplier controls the speed of the CPU.
L3 cache
4 MB
A larger L3 cache results in faster CPU and system-wide performance.
Memory
RAM speed
4200 MHz
It can support faster memory, which will give quicker system performance.
DDR (Double Data Rate) memory is the most common type of RAM. Newer versions of DDR memory support higher maximum speeds and are more energy-efficient.
The maximum amount of memory (RAM) supported.
maximum memory bandwidth
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This is the maximum rate that data can be read from or stored into memory.
memory channels
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More memory channels increases the speed of data transfer between the memory and the CPU.
eMMC version
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A higher version of eMMC allows faster memory interfaces, having a positive effect on the performance of a device. For example, when transferring files from your computer to the internal storage over USB.
Supports ECC memory
✖Google Tensor G3
Error-correcting code memory can detect and correct data corruption. It is used when is it essential to avoid corruption, such as scientific computing or when running a server.
Features
Has integrated LTE
✔Google Tensor G3
The system on a chip (SoC) has an integrated LTE cellular chip. LTE is capable of downloading at faster speeds than older, 3G technology.
download speed
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This is the maximum download speed supported. In reality, the download speed will usually be lower, as it will be affected by other factors (such as your home/mobile network speeds).
upload speed
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This is the maximum upload speed supported. In reality, the upload speed will usually be lower, as it will be affected by other factors (for example your home/mobile network speeds).
Has TrustZone
✔Google Tensor G3
A technology integrated into the processor to secure the device for use with features such as mobile payments and streaming video using digital rights management (DRM).
uses multithreading
✖Google Tensor G3
Multithreading technology (such as Intel's Hyperthreading or AMD's Simultaneous Multithreading) provides increased performance by splitting each of the processor's physical cores into virtual cores, also known as threads. This way, each core can run two instruction streams at once.
Has NX bit
✔Google Tensor G3
NX bit helps protect the computer from malicious attacks.
bits executed at a time
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NEON provides acceleration for media processing, such as listening to MP3s.
VFP version
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Vector Floating-Point (VFP) is used by the processor to deliver increased performance in areas such as digital imaging.
front-end width
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The CPU can decode more instructions per clock (IPC), meaning that the CPU performs better
Benchmarks
Geekbench 6 result (single)
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Geekbench 6 is a cross-platform benchmark that measures a processor's single-core performance. (Source: Primate Labs, 2024)
Geekbench 6 result (multi)
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Geekbench 6 is a cross-platform benchmark that measures a processor's multi-core performance. (Source: Primate Labs, 2024)
Geekbench 5 result (single)
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Geekbench 5 is a cross-platform benchmark that measures a processor's single-core performance. (Source: Primate Labs, 2024)
Geekbench 5 result (multi)
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Geekbench 5 is a cross-platform benchmark that measures a processor's multi-core performance. (Source: Primate Labs, 2024)
PassMark result
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This benchmark measures the performance of the CPU using multiple threads.
PassMark result (single)
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This benchmark measures the performance of the CPU using a single thread.
PassMark result (overclocked)
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This benchmark measures the performance of the CPU when it is overclocked.
Miscellaneous
DirectX is used in games, with newer versions supporting better graphics.
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Comments
Mike
1 month ago
10 / 10
Nice upgrade from the Pixel 6. Runs great so far.
Mike
1 month ago
10 / 10
I don't understand much of the hate towards this phone in the media. The phone runs great, last till the end of the day with charge left over, the screen looks great, and the design is still uniquely a Pixel. The phone seems so small in the hand and in the pocket too. The screen is 6.2 inches instead of (I believe) 6.4 from the Pixel 6. The screen doesn't seem smaller when you're using it though. The screen also gets much brighter in the sun. The speakers sound louder as well. Not record breaking loud but plenty loud enough. The phone also seems plenty powerful. I've never had an issue with the Google Tensor chips with games, video or anything else. They may not be quite as powerful as the comparable Snapdragons or Apple A Series chip but they're by no means weak. I won't pretend like EVERYTHING is perfect though. No Gemini Nano on the Pixel 8 (yet, hopefully) is stupid. It's practically a brand new phone, not that Gemini Nano can do much (also kind of lame). I can't imagine the onboard Gemini needing 12 gigs of RAM to function. I also wish it had a zoom camera lense, even if it wasn't as powerful a the Pixel 8 Pro.
Pros
Cons
Ben
1 month ago
2 / 10
Nope
Ben
1 month ago
2 / 10
It struggles to keep up with two task at the same time.
Ton-618
6 days ago
10 / 10
This is a good processor
Ton-618
6 days ago
10 / 10
really good processor.