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Google Tensor G2 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 625

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 625

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 625 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
  • 794% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 1,430 vs 160
  • 438% higher AnTuTu 10: 780,000 vs 145,000

Reasons to pick the Qualcomm Snapdragon 625

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

General

General comparison: Google Tensor G2 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 625
SpecGoogle Tensor G2Qualcomm Snapdragon 625
Announced20222016
Process5 nm+64%14 nm
TDP (typical)8 W4 W+50%
ArchitectureArmv8.2Armv8

CPU

CPU comparison: Google Tensor G2 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 625
SpecGoogle Tensor G2Qualcomm Snapdragon 625
Cores88
Core configuration2x2.85 GHz Cortex-X1 + 2x2.35 GHz Cortex-A78 + 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A558x2.0 GHz Cortex-A53
Max clock2.85 GHz+43%2 GHz

GPU

GPU comparison: Google Tensor G2 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 625
SpecGoogle Tensor G2Qualcomm Snapdragon 625
GPUArm Mali-G710 MC7Qualcomm Adreno 506
GPU clock848 MHz—

AI

AI comparison: Google Tensor G2 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 625
SpecGoogle Tensor G2Qualcomm Snapdragon 625
NPUGoogle Edge TPUQualcomm Hexagon 546

Memory

Memory comparison: Google Tensor G2 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 625
SpecGoogle Tensor G2Qualcomm Snapdragon 625
Memory typeLPDDR5LPDDR3-933
Max bandwidth—7.5 GB/s

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Google Tensor G2 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 625
SpecGoogle Tensor G2Qualcomm Snapdragon 625
ModemExternal (Samsung Exynos 5300)Snapdragon X9 LTE
Wi-Fi—Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth—4.2

Media

Media comparison: Google Tensor G2 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 625
SpecGoogle Tensor G2Qualcomm Snapdragon 625
Max display—FHD @ 60Hz
Video capture4K@60fps4K@30fps

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Google Tensor G2 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 625
SpecGoogle Tensor G2Qualcomm Snapdragon 625
AnTuTu 10780,000+438%Top 44%145,000Top 97%
Geekbench 6 (single)1,430+794%Top 30%160Top 97%
Geekbench 6 (multi)3,450+393%Top 35%700Top 96%
3DMark Wild Life Extreme1,800Top 57%—

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