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Google Tensor G2 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 860

WINNER
Google Tensor G2
42.8Inno Score
VS
Q
34.3Inno Score
36.6CPU31.4
36.2GPU27.3
48.6Benchmarks49.1
58.3Efficiency32.1
7 spec wins — Google Tensor G22 spec wins — Qualcomm Snapdragon 860

InnoReviews verdict

Google Tensor G2 wins this mobile chipset face-off, 42.8 to 34.3, pulling ahead mainly in efficiency (+26) and GPU (+9). Qualcomm Snapdragon 860 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 31
  • Stronger GPU score: 36 vs 27
  • Stronger efficiency score: 58 vs 32
  • 117% higher 3DMark Wild Life Extreme: 1,800 vs 830
  • 64% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 1,430 vs 870

Reasons to pick the Qualcomm Snapdragon 860

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

General

General comparison: Google Tensor G2 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 860
SpecGoogle Tensor G2Qualcomm Snapdragon 860
Announced20222021
Process5 nm+29%7 nm
TDP (typical)8 W+20%10 W
ArchitectureArmv8.2Armv8.2

CPU

CPU comparison: Google Tensor G2 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 860
SpecGoogle Tensor G2Qualcomm Snapdragon 860
Cores88
Core configuration2x2.85 GHz Cortex-X1 + 2x2.35 GHz Cortex-A78 + 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A551x2.96 GHz Cortex-A76 + 3x2.42 GHz Cortex-A76 + 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55
Max clock2.85 GHz2.96 GHz+4%

GPU

GPU comparison: Google Tensor G2 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 860
SpecGoogle Tensor G2Qualcomm Snapdragon 860
GPUArm Mali-G710 MC7Qualcomm Adreno 640
GPU clock848 MHz+21%700 MHz

AI

AI comparison: Google Tensor G2 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 860
SpecGoogle Tensor G2Qualcomm Snapdragon 860
NPUGoogle Edge TPUQualcomm Hexagon 690

Memory

Memory comparison: Google Tensor G2 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 860
SpecGoogle Tensor G2Qualcomm Snapdragon 860
Memory typeLPDDR5LPDDR4X-2133
Max bandwidth—34.1 GB/s

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Google Tensor G2 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 860
SpecGoogle Tensor G2Qualcomm Snapdragon 860
ModemExternal (Samsung Exynos 5300)Snapdragon X15 LTE
Wi-Fi—Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth—5.1

Media

Media comparison: Google Tensor G2 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 860
SpecGoogle Tensor G2Qualcomm Snapdragon 860
Max display—4K @ 60Hz / FHD+ @ 144Hz
Video capture4K@60fps4K@60fps

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Google Tensor G2 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 860
SpecGoogle Tensor G2Qualcomm Snapdragon 860
AnTuTu 10780,000Top 44%795,334+2%Top 42%
Geekbench 6 (single)1,430+64%Top 30%870Top 62%
Geekbench 6 (multi)3,450+19%Top 35%2,900Top 46%
3DMark Wild Life Extreme1,800+117%Top 57%830Top 83%
AnTuTu 10 (CPU)—294,736Top 75%
AnTuTu 10 (GPU)—118,830Top 78%
AnTuTu 10 (Memory)—160,316Top 69%
AnTuTu 10 (UX)—221,452Top 80%

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