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Google Tensor G2 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 845

WINNER
Google Tensor G2
42.8Inno Score
VS
Q
30.4Inno Score
36.6CPU26.6
36.2GPU—
48.6Benchmarks34.8
58.3Efficiency32.1
7 spec wins — Google Tensor G20 spec wins — Qualcomm Snapdragon 845

InnoReviews verdict

Google Tensor G2 wins this mobile chipset face-off, 42.8 to 30.4, pulling ahead mainly in efficiency (+26) and benchmarks (+14). Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 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

  • Stronger CPU score: 37 vs 27
  • Stronger benchmarks score: 49 vs 35
  • Stronger efficiency score: 58 vs 32
  • 142% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 1,430 vs 590
  • 73% higher AnTuTu 10: 780,000 vs 450,000

Reasons to pick the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845

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

General

General comparison: Google Tensor G2 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 845
SpecGoogle Tensor G2Qualcomm Snapdragon 845
Announced20222018
Process5 nm+50%10 nm
TDP (typical)8 W+20%10 W
ArchitectureArmv8.2Armv8.2

CPU

CPU comparison: Google Tensor G2 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 845
SpecGoogle Tensor G2Qualcomm Snapdragon 845
Cores88
Core configuration2x2.85 GHz Cortex-X1 + 2x2.35 GHz Cortex-A78 + 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A554x2.8 GHz Kryo 385 Gold (Cortex-A75) + 4x1.77 GHz Kryo 385 Silver
Max clock2.85 GHz+2%2.8 GHz

GPU

GPU comparison: Google Tensor G2 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 845
SpecGoogle Tensor G2Qualcomm Snapdragon 845
GPUArm Mali-G710 MC7Qualcomm Adreno 630
GPU clock848 MHz—

AI

AI comparison: Google Tensor G2 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 845
SpecGoogle Tensor G2Qualcomm Snapdragon 845
NPUGoogle Edge TPUQualcomm Hexagon 685

Memory

Memory comparison: Google Tensor G2 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 845
SpecGoogle Tensor G2Qualcomm Snapdragon 845
Memory typeLPDDR5LPDDR4X-1866
Max bandwidth—29.9 GB/s

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Google Tensor G2 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 845
SpecGoogle Tensor G2Qualcomm Snapdragon 845
ModemExternal (Samsung Exynos 5300)Snapdragon X20 LTE
Wi-Fi—Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth—5.0

Media

Media comparison: Google Tensor G2 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 845
SpecGoogle Tensor G2Qualcomm Snapdragon 845
Max display—4K @ 60Hz
Video capture4K@60fps4K@60fps

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Google Tensor G2 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 845
SpecGoogle Tensor G2Qualcomm Snapdragon 845
AnTuTu 10780,000+73%Top 44%450,000Top 67%
Geekbench 6 (single)1,430+142%Top 30%590Top 77%
Geekbench 6 (multi)3,450+57%Top 35%2,200Top 60%
3DMark Wild Life Extreme1,800Top 57%—

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