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Google Tensor G2 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1

WINNER
Google Tensor G2
36.8Inno Score
VS
Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1
30.6Inno Score
30.6CPU21.3
31.8GPU20
36.2Benchmarks23.5
58.3Efficiency76.2
5 spec wins — Google Tensor G22 spec wins — Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1

InnoReviews verdict

Google Tensor G2 wins this mobile chipset face-off, 36.8 to 30.6, pulling ahead mainly in benchmarks (+13) and GPU (+12). Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.

Key differences

Reasons to pick the Google Tensor G2

  • Stronger CPU score: 31 vs 21
  • Stronger GPU score: 32 vs 20
  • Stronger benchmarks score: 36 vs 24
  • 125% higher 3DMark Wild Life Extreme: 1,800 vs 800
  • 51% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 1,430 vs 950

Reasons to pick the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1

  • Stronger efficiency score: 76 vs 58
  • 37% lower TDP (typical): 5 W vs 8 W
  • 20% lower process: 4 nm vs 5 nm

General

General comparison: Google Tensor G2 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1
SpecGoogle Tensor G2Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1
Announced20222022
Process5 nm4 nm+20%
TDP (typical)8 W5 W+37%
ArchitectureArmv8.2Armv8.2

CPU

CPU comparison: Google Tensor G2 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1
SpecGoogle Tensor G2Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1
Cores88
Core configuration2x2.85 GHz Cortex-X1 + 2x2.35 GHz Cortex-A78 + 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A554x2.2 GHz Cortex-A78 + 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55
Max clock2.85 GHz+30%2.2 GHz

GPU

GPU comparison: Google Tensor G2 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1
SpecGoogle Tensor G2Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1
GPUArm Mali-G710 MC7Adreno 710
GPU clock848 MHz—

AI

AI comparison: Google Tensor G2 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1
SpecGoogle Tensor G2Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1
NPUGoogle Edge TPUHexagon NPU

Memory

Memory comparison: Google Tensor G2 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1
SpecGoogle Tensor G2Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1
Memory typeLPDDR5LPDDR5

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Google Tensor G2 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1
SpecGoogle Tensor G2Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1
ModemExternal (Samsung Exynos 5300)Snapdragon X62 5G
Max download—2.9 Gbps
Wi-Fi—Wi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth—5.2

Media

Media comparison: Google Tensor G2 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1
SpecGoogle Tensor G2Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1
Max display—FHD+ @ 120Hz
Video capture4K@60fps4K@30fps

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Google Tensor G2 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1
SpecGoogle Tensor G2Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1
AnTuTu 10780,000+42%550,000
Geekbench 6 (single)1,430+51%950
Geekbench 6 (multi)3,450+25%2,750
3DMark Wild Life Extreme1,800+125%800

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