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Google Tensor G2 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G

WINNER
Google Tensor G2
42.8Inno Score
VS
Q
31.2Inno Score
36.6CPU24.4
36.2GPU—
48.6Benchmarks31.5
58.3Efficiency44.2
6 spec wins — Google Tensor G21 spec wins — Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G

InnoReviews verdict

Google Tensor G2 wins this mobile chipset face-off, 42.8 to 31.2, pulling ahead mainly in benchmarks (+17) and efficiency (+14). Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G 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 24
  • Stronger benchmarks score: 49 vs 32
  • Stronger efficiency score: 58 vs 44
  • 97% higher AnTuTu 10: 780,000 vs 395,000
  • 96% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 1,430 vs 730

Reasons to pick the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G

  • 37% lower TDP (typical): 5 W vs 8 W

General

General comparison: Google Tensor G2 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G
SpecGoogle Tensor G2Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G
Announced20222020
Process5 nm+37%8 nm
TDP (typical)8 W5 W+37%
ArchitectureArmv8.2Armv8.2

CPU

CPU comparison: Google Tensor G2 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G
SpecGoogle Tensor G2Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G
Cores88
Core configuration2x2.85 GHz Cortex-X1 + 2x2.35 GHz Cortex-A78 + 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A552x2.3 GHz Cortex-A76 + 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55
Max clock2.85 GHz+24%2.3 GHz

GPU

GPU comparison: Google Tensor G2 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G
SpecGoogle Tensor G2Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G
GPUArm Mali-G710 MC7Qualcomm Adreno 618
GPU clock848 MHz—

AI

AI comparison: Google Tensor G2 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G
SpecGoogle Tensor G2Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G
NPUGoogle Edge TPUQualcomm Hexagon 692

Memory

Memory comparison: Google Tensor G2 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G
SpecGoogle Tensor G2Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G
Memory typeLPDDR5LPDDR4X-1866
Max bandwidth—14.9 GB/s

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Google Tensor G2 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G
SpecGoogle Tensor G2Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G
ModemExternal (Samsung Exynos 5300)Snapdragon X15 LTE
Wi-Fi—Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth—5.1

Media

Media comparison: Google Tensor G2 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G
SpecGoogle Tensor G2Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G
Max display—FHD+ @ 60Hz
Video capture4K@60fps4K@30fps

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Google Tensor G2 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G
SpecGoogle Tensor G2Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G
AnTuTu 10780,000+97%Top 44%395,000Top 72%
Geekbench 6 (single)1,430+96%Top 30%730Top 70%
Geekbench 6 (multi)3,450+82%Top 35%1,900Top 72%
3DMark Wild Life Extreme1,800Top 57%—

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