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Google Tensor G2 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 855

WINNER
Google Tensor G2
42.8Inno Score
VS
Q
31.4Inno Score
36.6CPU30.1
36.2GPU24.9
48.6Benchmarks42
—AI29
58.3Efficiency32.1
8 spec wins — Google Tensor G20 spec wins — Qualcomm Snapdragon 855

InnoReviews verdict

Google Tensor G2 wins this mobile chipset face-off, 42.8 to 31.4, pulling ahead mainly in efficiency (+26) and GPU (+11). Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 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 30
  • Stronger GPU score: 36 vs 25
  • Stronger benchmarks score: 49 vs 42
  • Stronger efficiency score: 58 vs 32
  • 125% higher 3DMark Wild Life Extreme: 1,800 vs 800

Reasons to pick the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855

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

General

General comparison: Google Tensor G2 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 855
SpecGoogle Tensor G2Qualcomm Snapdragon 855
Announced20222019
Process5 nm+29%7 nm
TDP (typical)8 W+20%10 W
ArchitectureArmv8.2Armv8.2

CPU

CPU comparison: Google Tensor G2 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 855
SpecGoogle Tensor G2Qualcomm Snapdragon 855
Cores88
Core configuration2x2.85 GHz Cortex-X1 + 2x2.35 GHz Cortex-A78 + 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A551x2.84 GHz Cortex-A76 + 3x2.42 GHz Cortex-A76 + 4x1.79 GHz Cortex-A55
Max clock2.85 GHz2.84 GHz

GPU

GPU comparison: Google Tensor G2 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 855
SpecGoogle Tensor G2Qualcomm Snapdragon 855
GPUArm Mali-G710 MC7Qualcomm Adreno 640
GPU clock848 MHz—

AI

AI comparison: Google Tensor G2 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 855
SpecGoogle Tensor G2Qualcomm Snapdragon 855
NPUGoogle Edge TPUQualcomm Hexagon 690
AI performance—7 TOPS

Memory

Memory comparison: Google Tensor G2 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 855
SpecGoogle Tensor G2Qualcomm Snapdragon 855
Memory typeLPDDR5LPDDR4X-2133
Max bandwidth—34.1 GB/s

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Google Tensor G2 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 855
SpecGoogle Tensor G2Qualcomm Snapdragon 855
ModemExternal (Samsung Exynos 5300)Snapdragon X24 LTE
Wi-Fi—Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth—5.0

Media

Media comparison: Google Tensor G2 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 855
SpecGoogle Tensor G2Qualcomm Snapdragon 855
Max display—4K @ 60Hz
Video capture4K@60fps4K@60fps

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Google Tensor G2 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 855
SpecGoogle Tensor G2Qualcomm Snapdragon 855
AnTuTu 10780,000+30%Top 44%600,000Top 52%
Geekbench 6 (single)1,430+68%Top 30%850Top 63%
Geekbench 6 (multi)3,450+28%Top 35%2,700Top 52%
3DMark Wild Life Extreme1,800+125%Top 57%800Top 87%

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