Google recently implemented the block in its benchmark app for Pixel 8 and 8 Pro smartphones. Benchmarking apps used to evaluate the CPU and GPU performance of mobile devices cannot be installed on these particular Pixel models.
Benchmarking apps serve as valuable tools for both reviewers and consumers, allowing them to compare the performance of different smartphones. However, Google’s blocking of benchmark apps has created an inconvenience for reviewers who rely on these apps to run their tests.
Google attempted to block the installation of benchmark apps, but some users were able to circumvent this restriction by loading the app onto their devices. As a result, we got benchmark results for Google Tensor G3 despite the block.
Compared to Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, Tensor G3 scored lower in both single-core and multi-core tests using the Geekbench 6 benchmark. Additionally, Tensor G3 underperformed on the 3D Mark Wild Life Stress benchmark when compared to Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. This is noteworthy because Tensor G3 has a newer and more advanced architecture compared to its competitors.
The performance difference can be attributed to the Tensor G3 manufacturing process. The device is manufactured using Samsung’s 4nm node technology, which is not as efficient as TSMC’s N4P node technology used in the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chip.
It’s important for users to know that the Pixel 8 and 8 Pro smartphones are not designed with performance as their primary focus. Therefore, those who prioritize performance may want to consider alternative options for their smartphones.
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– Sanjiv from Notebookcheck
