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Google Tensor G2 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2

Google Tensor G2
42.8Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
55.6Inno Score
36.6CPU48.3
36.2GPU47.1
48.6Benchmarks69
58.3Efficiency66.5
2 spec wins — Google Tensor G26 spec wins — Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2

InnoReviews verdict

Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 wins this mobile chipset face-off, 55.6 to 42.8, pulling ahead mainly in benchmarks (+20) and CPU (+12). Google Tensor G2 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

  • 25% higher GPU clock: 848 MHz vs 680 MHz
  • 11% lower TDP (typical): 8 W vs 9 W

Reasons to pick the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2

  • Stronger CPU score: 48 vs 37
  • Stronger GPU score: 47 vs 36
  • Stronger benchmarks score: 69 vs 49
  • Stronger efficiency score: 67 vs 58
  • 125% higher AnTuTu 10: 1,751,352 vs 780,000

General

General comparison: Google Tensor G2 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
SpecGoogle Tensor G2Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
Announced20222022
Process5 nm4 nm+20%
TDP (typical)8 W+11%9 W
ArchitectureArmv8.2Armv9

CPU

CPU comparison: Google Tensor G2 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
SpecGoogle Tensor G2Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
Cores88
Core configuration2x2.85 GHz Cortex-X1 + 2x2.35 GHz Cortex-A78 + 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A551x3.2 GHz Cortex-X3 + 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A715 + 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A710 + 3x2.0 GHz Cortex-A510
Max clock2.85 GHz3.2 GHz+12%

GPU

GPU comparison: Google Tensor G2 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
SpecGoogle Tensor G2Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
GPUArm Mali-G710 MC7Adreno 740
GPU clock848 MHz+25%680 MHz

AI

AI comparison: Google Tensor G2 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
SpecGoogle Tensor G2Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
NPUGoogle Edge TPUHexagon NPU

Memory

Memory comparison: Google Tensor G2 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
SpecGoogle Tensor G2Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
Memory typeLPDDR5LPDDR5X-8400
Max bandwidth—67.2 GB/s

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Google Tensor G2 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
SpecGoogle Tensor G2Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
ModemExternal (Samsung Exynos 5300)Snapdragon X70 5G
Max download—10 Gbps
Wi-Fi—Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth—5.3

Media

Media comparison: Google Tensor G2 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
SpecGoogle Tensor G2Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
Max display—4K @ 60Hz / QHD+ @ 144Hz
Video capture4K@60fps8K@30fps

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Google Tensor G2 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
SpecGoogle Tensor G2Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
AnTuTu 10780,000Top 44%1,751,352+125%Top 13%
Geekbench 6 (single)1,430Top 30%2,050+43%Top 18%
Geekbench 6 (multi)3,450Top 35%5,500+59%Top 20%
3DMark Wild Life Extreme1,800Top 57%3,700+106%Top 24%
AnTuTu 10 (CPU)—562,123Top 29%
AnTuTu 10 (GPU)—425,391Top 38%
AnTuTu 10 (Memory)—310,153Top 35%
AnTuTu 10 (UX)—453,685Top 26%

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