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Google Tensor G2 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 460

WINNER
Google Tensor G2
42.8Inno Score
VS
Q
26.2Inno Score
36.6CPU20
36.2GPU—
48.6Benchmarks20
58.3Efficiency46.7
6 spec wins — Google Tensor G21 spec wins — Qualcomm Snapdragon 460

InnoReviews verdict

Google Tensor G2 wins this mobile chipset face-off, 42.8 to 26.2, pulling ahead mainly in benchmarks (+29) and CPU (+17). Qualcomm Snapdragon 460 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

  • Stronger CPU score: 37 vs 20
  • Stronger benchmarks score: 49 vs 20
  • Stronger efficiency score: 58 vs 47
  • 411% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 1,430 vs 280
  • 263% higher AnTuTu 10: 780,000 vs 215,000

Reasons to pick the Qualcomm Snapdragon 460

  • 50% lower TDP (typical): 4 W vs 8 W

General

General comparison: Google Tensor G2 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 460
SpecGoogle Tensor G2Qualcomm Snapdragon 460
Announced20222020
Process5 nm+55%11 nm
TDP (typical)8 W4 W+50%
ArchitectureArmv8.2Armv8

CPU

CPU comparison: Google Tensor G2 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 460
SpecGoogle Tensor G2Qualcomm Snapdragon 460
Cores88
Core configuration2x2.85 GHz Cortex-X1 + 2x2.35 GHz Cortex-A78 + 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A554x1.8 GHz Kryo 240 Gold (Cortex-A73) + 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 240 Silver
Max clock2.85 GHz+58%1.8 GHz

GPU

GPU comparison: Google Tensor G2 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 460
SpecGoogle Tensor G2Qualcomm Snapdragon 460
GPUArm Mali-G710 MC7Qualcomm Adreno 610
GPU clock848 MHz—

AI

AI comparison: Google Tensor G2 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 460
SpecGoogle Tensor G2Qualcomm Snapdragon 460
NPUGoogle Edge TPUQualcomm Hexagon 683

Memory

Memory comparison: Google Tensor G2 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 460
SpecGoogle Tensor G2Qualcomm Snapdragon 460
Memory typeLPDDR5LPDDR4X-1866
Max bandwidth—14.9 GB/s

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Google Tensor G2 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 460
SpecGoogle Tensor G2Qualcomm Snapdragon 460
ModemExternal (Samsung Exynos 5300)Snapdragon X11 LTE
Wi-Fi—Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth—5.1

Media

Media comparison: Google Tensor G2 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 460
SpecGoogle Tensor G2Qualcomm Snapdragon 460
Max display—FHD+ @ 60Hz
Video capture4K@60fps1080p@60fps

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Google Tensor G2 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 460
SpecGoogle Tensor G2Qualcomm Snapdragon 460
AnTuTu 10780,000+263%Top 44%215,000Top 93%
Geekbench 6 (single)1,430+411%Top 30%280Top 94%
Geekbench 6 (multi)3,450+214%Top 35%1,100Top 93%
3DMark Wild Life Extreme1,800Top 57%—

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