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Google Tensor G2 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G

WINNER
Google Tensor G2
42.8Inno Score
VS
Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G
36.8Inno Score
36.6CPU29.7
36.2GPU24.9
48.6Benchmarks48.8
58.3Efficiency54.9
6 spec wins — Google Tensor G22 spec wins — Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G

InnoReviews verdict

Google Tensor G2 wins this mobile chipset face-off, 42.8 to 36.8, pulling ahead mainly in GPU (+11) and CPU (+7). Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 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 30
  • Stronger GPU score: 36 vs 25
  • Stronger efficiency score: 58 vs 55
  • 125% higher 3DMark Wild Life Extreme: 1,800 vs 800
  • 40% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 1,430 vs 1,020

Reasons to pick the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G

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

General

General comparison: Google Tensor G2 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G
SpecGoogle Tensor G2Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G
Announced20222021
Process5 nm+17%6 nm
TDP (typical)8 W5 W+37%
ArchitectureArmv8.2Armv8.2

CPU

CPU comparison: Google Tensor G2 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G
SpecGoogle Tensor G2Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G
Cores88
Core configuration2x2.85 GHz Cortex-X1 + 2x2.35 GHz Cortex-A78 + 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A551x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 + 3x2.2 GHz Cortex-A78 + 4x1.9 GHz Cortex-A55
Max clock2.85 GHz+19%2.4 GHz

GPU

GPU comparison: Google Tensor G2 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G
SpecGoogle Tensor G2Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G
GPUArm Mali-G710 MC7Adreno 642L
GPU clock848 MHz—

AI

AI comparison: Google Tensor G2 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G
SpecGoogle Tensor G2Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G
NPUGoogle Edge TPUHexagon 770

Memory

Memory comparison: Google Tensor G2 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G
SpecGoogle Tensor G2Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G
Memory typeLPDDR5LPDDR5-6400
Max bandwidth—51.2 GB/s

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Google Tensor G2 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G
SpecGoogle Tensor G2Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G
ModemExternal (Samsung Exynos 5300)Snapdragon X53 5G
Max download—3.7 Gbps
Wi-Fi—Wi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth—5.2

Media

Media comparison: Google Tensor G2 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G
SpecGoogle Tensor G2Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G
Max display—FHD+ @ 144Hz
Video capture4K@60fps4K@30fps

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Google Tensor G2 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G
SpecGoogle Tensor G2Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G
AnTuTu 10780,000Top 44%784,274+1%Top 43%
Geekbench 6 (single)1,430+40%Top 30%1,020Top 48%
Geekbench 6 (multi)3,450+18%Top 35%2,930Top 44%
3DMark Wild Life Extreme1,800+125%Top 57%800Top 87%
AnTuTu 10 (CPU)—310,105Top 69%
AnTuTu 10 (GPU)—95,255Top 80%
AnTuTu 10 (Memory)—162,954Top 63%
AnTuTu 10 (UX)—215,960Top 83%

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