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Google Tensor G2 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 865

WINNER
Google Tensor G2
42.8Inno Score
VS
Q
37.2Inno Score
36.6CPU33.5
36.2GPU28.6
48.6Benchmarks51.1
—AI49.3
58.3Efficiency32.1
8 spec wins — Google Tensor G21 spec wins — Qualcomm Snapdragon 865

InnoReviews verdict

Google Tensor G2 wins this mobile chipset face-off, 42.8 to 37.2, pulling ahead mainly in efficiency (+26) and GPU (+8). Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 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 34
  • Stronger GPU score: 36 vs 29
  • Stronger efficiency score: 58 vs 32
  • 44% higher GPU clock: 848 MHz vs 587 MHz
  • 44% higher 3DMark Wild Life Extreme: 1,800 vs 1,250

Reasons to pick the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865

  • 10% higher AnTuTu 10: 861,546 vs 780,000

General

General comparison: Google Tensor G2 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 865
SpecGoogle Tensor G2Qualcomm Snapdragon 865
Announced20222020
Process5 nm+29%7 nm
TDP (typical)8 W+20%10 W
ArchitectureArmv8.2Armv8.2

CPU

CPU comparison: Google Tensor G2 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 865
SpecGoogle Tensor G2Qualcomm Snapdragon 865
Cores88
Core configuration2x2.85 GHz Cortex-X1 + 2x2.35 GHz Cortex-A78 + 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A551x2.84 GHz Cortex-A77 + 3x2.42 GHz Cortex-A77 + 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55
Max clock2.85 GHz2.84 GHz

GPU

GPU comparison: Google Tensor G2 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 865
SpecGoogle Tensor G2Qualcomm Snapdragon 865
GPUArm Mali-G710 MC7Qualcomm Adreno 650
GPU clock848 MHz+44%587 MHz

AI

AI comparison: Google Tensor G2 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 865
SpecGoogle Tensor G2Qualcomm Snapdragon 865
NPUGoogle Edge TPUQualcomm Hexagon 698
AI performance—15 TOPS

Memory

Memory comparison: Google Tensor G2 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 865
SpecGoogle Tensor G2Qualcomm Snapdragon 865
Memory typeLPDDR5LPDDR5-2750
Max bandwidth—44 GB/s

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Google Tensor G2 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 865
SpecGoogle Tensor G2Qualcomm Snapdragon 865
ModemExternal (Samsung Exynos 5300)Snapdragon X55 5G (external)
Max download—7.5 Gbps
Wi-Fi—Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth—5.1

Media

Media comparison: Google Tensor G2 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 865
SpecGoogle Tensor G2Qualcomm Snapdragon 865
Max display—4K @ 60Hz / QHD+ @ 144Hz
Video capture4K@60fps8K@30fps

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Google Tensor G2 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 865
SpecGoogle Tensor G2Qualcomm Snapdragon 865
AnTuTu 10780,000Top 44%861,546+10%Top 39%
Geekbench 6 (single)1,430+30%Top 30%1,100Top 42%
Geekbench 6 (multi)3,450+5%Top 35%3,300Top 38%
3DMark Wild Life Extreme1,800+44%Top 57%1,250Top 69%
AnTuTu 10 (CPU)—306,337Top 72%
AnTuTu 10 (GPU)—162,790Top 63%
AnTuTu 10 (Memory)—152,804Top 80%
AnTuTu 10 (UX)—239,615Top 69%

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