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Google Tensor G2 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2

Google Tensor G2
36.8Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
52.6Inno Score
30.6CPU45.7
31.8GPU45.7
36.2Benchmarks61.2
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, 52.6 to 36.8, pulling ahead mainly in benchmarks (+25) and CPU (+15). 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

  • 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: 46 vs 31
  • Stronger GPU score: 46 vs 32
  • Stronger benchmarks score: 61 vs 36
  • Stronger efficiency score: 67 vs 58
  • 106% higher 3DMark Wild Life Extreme: 3,700 vs 1,800

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 10780,0001,550,000+99%
Geekbench 6 (single)1,4302,050+43%
Geekbench 6 (multi)3,4505,500+59%
3DMark Wild Life Extreme1,8003,700+106%

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