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Google Tensor G2 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite

Google Tensor G2
36.8Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
77.8Inno Score
30.6CPU79.2
31.8GPU73.1
36.2Benchmarks82.1
58.3Efficiency77.2
1 spec wins — Google Tensor G28 spec wins — Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite

InnoReviews verdict

Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite wins this mobile chipset face-off, 77.8 to 36.8, pulling ahead mainly in CPU (+49) and benchmarks (+46). Google Tensor G2 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.

Key differences

Reasons to pick the Google Tensor G2

  • 11% lower TDP (typical): 8 W vs 9 W

Reasons to pick the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite

  • Stronger CPU score: 79 vs 31
  • Stronger GPU score: 73 vs 32
  • Stronger benchmarks score: 82 vs 36
  • Stronger efficiency score: 77 vs 58
  • 253% higher AnTuTu 10: 2,750,000 vs 780,000

General

General comparison: Google Tensor G2 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
SpecGoogle Tensor G2Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
Announced20222024
Process5 nm3 nm+40%
TDP (typical)8 W+11%9 W
ArchitectureArmv8.2Armv8.7

CPU

CPU comparison: Google Tensor G2 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
SpecGoogle Tensor G2Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
Cores88
Core configuration2x2.85 GHz Cortex-X1 + 2x2.35 GHz Cortex-A78 + 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A552x4.32 GHz Oryon Prime + 6x3.53 GHz Oryon Performance
Max clock2.85 GHz4.32 GHz+52%

GPU

GPU comparison: Google Tensor G2 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
SpecGoogle Tensor G2Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
GPUArm Mali-G710 MC7Adreno 830
GPU clock848 MHz1,100 MHz+30%

AI

AI comparison: Google Tensor G2 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
SpecGoogle Tensor G2Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
NPUGoogle Edge TPUHexagon NPU

Memory

Memory comparison: Google Tensor G2 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
SpecGoogle Tensor G2Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
Memory typeLPDDR5LPDDR5X-10667
Max bandwidth—85.3 GB/s

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Google Tensor G2 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
SpecGoogle Tensor G2Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
ModemExternal (Samsung Exynos 5300)Snapdragon X80 5G
Max download—10 Gbps
Wi-Fi—Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth—6.0

Media

Media comparison: Google Tensor G2 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
SpecGoogle Tensor G2Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
Max display—4K @ 60Hz / QHD+ @ 240Hz
Video capture4K@60fps8K@30fps

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Google Tensor G2 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
SpecGoogle Tensor G2Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 10780,0002,750,000+253%
Geekbench 6 (single)1,4303,200+124%
Geekbench 6 (multi)3,45010,000+190%
3DMark Wild Life Extreme1,8006,200+244%

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