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Google Tensor G2 vs Google Tensor G5

Google Tensor G2
42.8Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Google Tensor G5
58.2Inno Score
36.6CPU55
36.2GPU45.7
48.6Benchmarks60.5
58.3Efficiency82.1
0 spec wins — Google Tensor G28 spec wins — Google Tensor G5

InnoReviews verdict

Google Tensor G5 wins this mobile chipset face-off, 58.2 to 42.8, pulling ahead mainly in efficiency (+24) and CPU (+18). Google Tensor G2 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the Google Tensor G2

No decisive spec advantages — this side competes on price and preference.

Reasons to pick the Google Tensor G5

  • Stronger CPU score: 55 vs 37
  • Stronger GPU score: 46 vs 36
  • Stronger benchmarks score: 61 vs 49
  • Stronger efficiency score: 82 vs 58
  • 86% higher 3DMark Wild Life Extreme: 3,350 vs 1,800

General

General comparison: Google Tensor G2 versus Google Tensor G5
SpecGoogle Tensor G2Google Tensor G5
Announced20222025
Process5 nm3 nm+40%
TDP (typical)8 W7 W+12%
ArchitectureArmv8.2Armv9.2

CPU

CPU comparison: Google Tensor G2 versus Google Tensor G5
SpecGoogle Tensor G2Google Tensor G5
Cores88
Core configuration2x2.85 GHz Cortex-X1 + 2x2.35 GHz Cortex-A78 + 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A551x3.78 GHz Cortex-X4 + 5x3.05 GHz Cortex-A725 + 2x2.25 GHz Cortex-A520
Max clock2.85 GHz3.78 GHz+33%

GPU

GPU comparison: Google Tensor G2 versus Google Tensor G5
SpecGoogle Tensor G2Google Tensor G5
GPUArm Mali-G710 MC7Imagination PowerVR DXT-48-1536
GPU clock848 MHz—

AI

AI comparison: Google Tensor G2 versus Google Tensor G5
SpecGoogle Tensor G2Google Tensor G5
NPUGoogle Edge TPUGoogle Edge TPU

Memory

Memory comparison: Google Tensor G2 versus Google Tensor G5
SpecGoogle Tensor G2Google Tensor G5
Memory typeLPDDR5LPDDR5X

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Google Tensor G2 versus Google Tensor G5
SpecGoogle Tensor G2Google Tensor G5
ModemExternal (Samsung Exynos 5300)External (MediaTek T900)

Media

Media comparison: Google Tensor G2 versus Google Tensor G5
SpecGoogle Tensor G2Google Tensor G5
Video capture4K@60fps4K@60fps

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Google Tensor G2 versus Google Tensor G5
SpecGoogle Tensor G2Google Tensor G5
AnTuTu 10780,000Top 44%1,250,000+60%Top 25%
Geekbench 6 (single)1,430Top 30%2,300+61%Top 12%
Geekbench 6 (multi)3,450Top 35%6,200+80%Top 18%
3DMark Wild Life Extreme1,800Top 57%3,350+86%Top 33%

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