Exynos 1480 vs Google Tensor G3
The Exynos 1480 is a mid-range chip from Samsung, and the Google Tensor G3 is a flagship chip. In Geekbench 6, the two chips are nearly level in multi-core (3,481 vs 3,410), but the Google Tensor G3 is 12% faster in single-core. In 3DMark Steel Nomad Light, a graphics test, the Google Tensor G3 scores 110% higher (982 vs 468).
Benchmarks head to head
Full chipset rankingMulti-core Geekbench 6
Nearly levelSingle-core Geekbench 6
Google Tensor G3 +12%Graphics 3DMark Steel Nomad Light
Google Tensor G3 +110%Higher is better. Bars are relative to the faster chip in each test. A dash means we don’t have a reliable result for that chip yet.
Key facts
Specs from the chip makers. The better result in each benchmark is highlighted.
| Exynos 1480 | Google Tensor G3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Maker | Samsung | |
| Class | Mid-range | Flagship |
| Announced | Mar 2024 | Oct 2023 |
| Process | 4 nm Samsung | 4 nm Samsung |
| CPU | 8 cores 4× 2.75 GHz + 4× 2.0 GHz | 9 cores 1× 2.91 GHz + 4× 2.37 GHz + 4× 1.7 GHz |
| Max CPU speed | 2.75 GHz | 2.91 GHz |
| GPU | Xclipse 530 | Mali-G715 MC7 |
| 5G modem | Built-in 5G | 5G via a separate modem |
| Place in our ranking | #49 of 102 (better) | #50 of 102 |
| Geekbench 6 single-core | 1,149 | 1,290 (better) |
| Geekbench 6 multi-core | 3,481 | 3,410 |
| Graphics (3DMark Steel Nomad Light) | 468 | 982 (better) |
| Phones in our database | 2 phones | 1 phone |
| Best-rated phone | Samsung Galaxy A37 5G 6.5 | Google Pixel 8a 6.5 |
| Lowest US launch price | $450 Samsung Galaxy A37 5G | $499 Google Pixel 8a |
| Newest phone | Samsung Galaxy A37 5G Mar 2026 | Google Pixel 8a May 2024 |
Phones with the Exynos 1480
2 phones in our database, best rated first.
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6.5
Samsung Galaxy A37 5G
6.7″ 120 Hz, 50 MP camera, 5,000 mAh
From $449.99 + Compare -
6.4 Discontinued
Samsung Galaxy A55 5G
6.6″ 120 Hz, 50 MP camera, 5,000 mAh
No US price + Compare
Phones with the Google Tensor G3
1 phone in our database, best rated first.
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6.5 Discontinued
Google Pixel 8a
6.1″ 120 Hz, 64 MP camera, 4,492 mAh
From $499 + Compare
Exynos 1480 vs Google Tensor G3: FAQ
Which is faster, the Exynos 1480 or the Google Tensor G3?
In Geekbench 6, the two chips are nearly level in multi-core (3,481 vs 3,410), but the Google Tensor G3 is 12% faster in single-core. In 3DMark Steel Nomad Light, a graphics test, the Google Tensor G3 scores 110% higher (982 vs 468). Real-world speed also depends on how well each phone keeps the chip cool and on its software.
Is the Exynos 1480 or the Google Tensor G3 better for gaming?
3DMark Steel Nomad Light measures graphics performance, which matters most for games. The Google Tensor G3 scores 110% higher than the Exynos 1480 (982 vs 468). Cooling, screen refresh rate and game support also make a difference, so check the phones themselves.
Which is newer, the Exynos 1480 or the Google Tensor G3?
The Exynos 1480 is newer: it was announced in March 2024, while the Google Tensor G3 was announced in October 2023.
Which phones use the Exynos 1480 and the Google Tensor G3?
The Exynos 1480 powers 2 phones in our database, including the Samsung Galaxy A37 5G and Samsung Galaxy A55 5G. The lowest US launch price with this chip is $450, for the Samsung Galaxy A37 5G. The Google Tensor G3 powers one phone in our database: the Google Pixel 8a. The lowest US launch price with this chip is $499, for the Google Pixel 8a.
Where do these benchmark scores come from?
They are reference results for each chip: the median of several Geekbench 6 runs on retail phones. The 3DMark Steel Nomad Light graphics score is the median of the results for retail phones with the chip in the official ranking of UL, the maker of 3DMark. The same chip can score a little differently from phone to phone, depending on cooling, clock speeds and software.
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