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Google Tensor G2 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1

Google Tensor G2
36.8Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
44.7Inno Score
30.6CPU37.2
31.8GPU37.4
36.2Benchmarks50.3
58.3Efficiency64.1
3 spec wins — Google Tensor G26 spec wins — Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1

InnoReviews verdict

Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 wins this mobile chipset face-off, 44.7 to 36.8, pulling ahead mainly in benchmarks (+14) and CPU (+7). 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

  • 20% lower TDP (typical): 8 W vs 10 W

Reasons to pick the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1

  • Stronger CPU score: 37 vs 31
  • Stronger GPU score: 37 vs 32
  • Stronger benchmarks score: 50 vs 36
  • Stronger efficiency score: 64 vs 58
  • 47% higher AnTuTu 10: 1,150,000 vs 780,000

General

General comparison: Google Tensor G2 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
SpecGoogle Tensor G2Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
Announced20222021
Process5 nm4 nm+20%
TDP (typical)8 W+20%10 W
ArchitectureArmv8.2Armv9

CPU

CPU comparison: Google Tensor G2 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
SpecGoogle Tensor G2Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
Cores88
Core configuration2x2.85 GHz Cortex-X1 + 2x2.35 GHz Cortex-A78 + 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A551x3.0 GHz Cortex-X2 + 3x2.5 GHz Cortex-A710 + 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A510
Max clock2.85 GHz3 GHz+5%

GPU

GPU comparison: Google Tensor G2 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
SpecGoogle Tensor G2Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
GPUArm Mali-G710 MC7Adreno 730
GPU clock848 MHz+4%818 MHz

AI

AI comparison: Google Tensor G2 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
SpecGoogle Tensor G2Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
NPUGoogle Edge TPUHexagon NPU

Memory

Memory comparison: Google Tensor G2 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
SpecGoogle Tensor G2Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
Memory typeLPDDR5LPDDR5-6400
Max bandwidth—51.2 GB/s

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Google Tensor G2 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
SpecGoogle Tensor G2Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
ModemExternal (Samsung Exynos 5300)Snapdragon X65 5G
Max download—10 Gbps
Wi-Fi—Wi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth—5.2

Media

Media comparison: Google Tensor G2 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
SpecGoogle Tensor G2Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
Max display—4K @ 60Hz / QHD+ @ 144Hz
Video capture4K@60fps8K@30fps

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Google Tensor G2 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
SpecGoogle Tensor G2Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
AnTuTu 10780,0001,150,000+47%
Geekbench 6 (single)1,4301,720+20%
Geekbench 6 (multi)3,4504,300+25%
3DMark Wild Life Extreme1,8002,500+39%

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