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Google Tensor G2 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1

Google Tensor G2
42.8Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
52.1Inno Score
36.6CPU44.1
36.2GPU43.9
48.6Benchmarks61.5
58.3Efficiency69
0 spec wins — Google Tensor G27 spec wins — Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1

InnoReviews verdict

Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 wins this mobile chipset face-off, 52.1 to 42.8, pulling ahead mainly in benchmarks (+13) and efficiency (+11). 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

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

Reasons to pick the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1

  • Stronger CPU score: 44 vs 37
  • Stronger GPU score: 44 vs 36
  • Stronger benchmarks score: 62 vs 49
  • Stronger efficiency score: 69 vs 58
  • 67% higher AnTuTu 10: 1,300,000 vs 780,000

General

General comparison: Google Tensor G2 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
SpecGoogle Tensor G2Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
Announced20222022
Process5 nm4 nm+20%
TDP (typical)8 W8 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-A551x3.2 GHz Cortex-X2 + 3x2.75 GHz Cortex-A710 + 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A510
Max clock2.85 GHz3.2 GHz+12%

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 MHz900 MHz+6%

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—5.3

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 10780,000Top 44%1,300,000+67%Top 23%
Geekbench 6 (single)1,430Top 30%1,800+26%Top 24%
Geekbench 6 (multi)3,450Top 35%4,600+33%Top 25%
3DMark Wild Life Extreme1,800Top 57%2,800+56%Top 39%

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