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Google Tensor G2 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G

WINNER
Google Tensor G2
42.8Inno Score
VS
Q
31.4Inno Score
36.6CPU31
36.2GPU24.4
48.6Benchmarks—
—AIspec-based43.4
58.3Efficiencyspec-based36
6 spec wins — Google Tensor G20 spec wins — Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G

InnoReviews verdict

Google Tensor G2 wins this mobile chipset face-off, 42.8 to 31.4, pulling ahead mainly in GPU (+12) and CPU (+6). Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G 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 31
  • Stronger GPU score: 36 vs 24
  • 142% higher 3DMark Wild Life Extreme: 1,800 vs 743
  • 33% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 1,430 vs 1,074
  • 17% lower process: 5 nm vs 6 nm

Reasons to pick the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G

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

General

General comparison: Google Tensor G2 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G
SpecGoogle Tensor G2Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G
Announced20222021
Process5 nm+17%6 nm
TDP (typical)8 W—
ArchitectureArmv8.2—

CPU

CPU comparison: Google Tensor G2 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G
SpecGoogle Tensor G2Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G
Cores88
Core configuration2x2.85 GHz Cortex-X1 + 2x2.35 GHz Cortex-A78 + 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A551x2.5 GHz Cortex-A78 + 3x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 + 4x1.9 GHz Cortex-A55
Max clock2.85 GHz+14%2.5 GHz

GPU

GPU comparison: Google Tensor G2 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G
SpecGoogle Tensor G2Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G
GPUArm Mali-G710 MC7Qualcomm Adreno 642L
GPU clock848 MHz—

AI

AI comparison: Google Tensor G2 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G
SpecGoogle Tensor G2Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G
NPUGoogle Edge TPUQualcomm Hexagon 770
AI performance—12 TOPS

Memory

Memory comparison: Google Tensor G2 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G
SpecGoogle Tensor G2Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G
Memory typeLPDDR5LPDDR5-6400

Connectivity

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

Media

Media comparison: Google Tensor G2 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G
SpecGoogle Tensor G2Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G
Max display—FHD+ @ 144Hz
Video capture4K@60fps4K HDR10+

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Google Tensor G2 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G
SpecGoogle Tensor G2Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G
AnTuTu780,000—
Geekbench 6 (single)1,430+33%Top 30%1,074Top 46%
Geekbench 6 (multi)3,450+12%Top 37%3,091Top 44%
3DMark Wild Life Extreme1,800+142%Top 48%743Bottom 20%

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