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Google Tensor G2 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 678

WINNER
Google Tensor G2
42.8Inno Score
VS
Q
21.3Inno Score
36.6CPU23.1
36.2GPU20
48.6Benchmarks—
58.3Efficiencyspec-based20
6 spec wins — Google Tensor G20 spec wins — Qualcomm Snapdragon 678

InnoReviews verdict

Google Tensor G2 wins this mobile chipset face-off, 42.8 to 21.3, pulling ahead mainly in GPU (+16) and CPU (+14). Qualcomm Snapdragon 678 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 23
  • Stronger GPU score: 36 vs 20
  • 1168% higher 3DMark Wild Life Extreme: 1,800 vs 142
  • 110% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 3,450 vs 1,640
  • 100% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 1,430 vs 716

Reasons to pick the Qualcomm Snapdragon 678

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

General

General comparison: Google Tensor G2 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 678
SpecGoogle Tensor G2Qualcomm Snapdragon 678
Announced20222020
Process5 nm+55%11 nm
TDP (typical)8 W—
ArchitectureArmv8.2Armv8.2

CPU

CPU comparison: Google Tensor G2 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 678
SpecGoogle Tensor G2Qualcomm Snapdragon 678
Cores88
Core configuration2x2.85 GHz Cortex-X1 + 2x2.35 GHz Cortex-A78 + 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A552x2.2 GHz Kryo 460 Gold (Cortex-A76) + 6x1.7 GHz Kryo 460 Silver (Cortex-A55)
Max clock2.85 GHz+30%2.2 GHz

GPU

GPU comparison: Google Tensor G2 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 678
SpecGoogle Tensor G2Qualcomm Snapdragon 678
GPUArm Mali-G710 MC7Qualcomm Adreno 612
GPU clock848 MHz—

AI

AI comparison: Google Tensor G2 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 678
SpecGoogle Tensor G2Qualcomm Snapdragon 678
NPUGoogle Edge TPUQualcomm Hexagon 685

Memory

Memory comparison: Google Tensor G2 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 678
SpecGoogle Tensor G2Qualcomm Snapdragon 678
Memory typeLPDDR5LPDDR4/LPDDR4X-1866
Max bandwidth—14.9 GB/s

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Google Tensor G2 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 678
SpecGoogle Tensor G2Qualcomm Snapdragon 678
ModemExternal (Samsung Exynos 5300)Qualcomm Snapdragon X12 LTE
Max download—0.6 Gbps
Wi-Fi—Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth—5.0

Media

Media comparison: Google Tensor G2 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 678
SpecGoogle Tensor G2Qualcomm Snapdragon 678
Max display—FHD+ @ 60Hz
Video capture4K@60fps4K@30fps

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Google Tensor G2 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 678
SpecGoogle Tensor G2Qualcomm Snapdragon 678
AnTuTu780,000—
Geekbench 6 (single)1,430+100%Top 30%716Bottom 26%
Geekbench 6 (multi)3,450+110%Top 37%1,640Bottom 20%
3DMark Wild Life Extreme1,800+1168%Top 48%142Bottom 6%

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