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Google Tensor G2 vs Google Tensor G5

Google Tensor G2
36.8Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Google Tensor G5
55.7Inno Score
30.6CPU54.2
31.8GPU43.5
36.2Benchmarks53.4
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, 55.7 to 36.8, pulling ahead mainly in efficiency (+24) and CPU (+24). Google Tensor G2 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.

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: 54 vs 31
  • Stronger GPU score: 44 vs 32
  • Stronger benchmarks score: 53 vs 36
  • 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 10780,0001,250,000+60%
Geekbench 6 (single)1,4302,300+61%
Geekbench 6 (multi)3,4506,200+80%
3DMark Wild Life Extreme1,8003,350+86%

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