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Google Tensor G2 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 870

WINNER
Google Tensor G2
36.8Inno Score
VS
Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
29.9Inno Score
30.6CPU27.6
31.8GPU24.6
36.2Benchmarks34.8
58.3Efficiency37
7 spec wins — Google Tensor G21 spec wins — Qualcomm Snapdragon 870

InnoReviews verdict

Google Tensor G2 wins this mobile chipset face-off, 36.8 to 29.9, pulling ahead mainly in efficiency (+21) and GPU (+7). Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.

Key differences

Reasons to pick the Google Tensor G2

  • Stronger CPU score: 31 vs 28
  • Stronger GPU score: 32 vs 25
  • Stronger efficiency score: 58 vs 37
  • 44% higher 3DMark Wild Life Extreme: 1,800 vs 1,250
  • 36% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 1,430 vs 1,050

Reasons to pick the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870

  • 12% higher Max clock: 3.2 GHz vs 2.85 GHz

General

General comparison: Google Tensor G2 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
SpecGoogle Tensor G2Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
Announced20222021
Process5 nm+29%7 nm
TDP (typical)8 W8 W
ArchitectureArmv8.2Armv8.2

CPU

CPU comparison: Google Tensor G2 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
SpecGoogle Tensor G2Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
Cores88
Core configuration2x2.85 GHz Cortex-X1 + 2x2.35 GHz Cortex-A78 + 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A551x3.2 GHz Kryo 585 Prime + 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 585 Gold + 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 585 Silver
Max clock2.85 GHz3.2 GHz+12%

GPU

GPU comparison: Google Tensor G2 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
SpecGoogle Tensor G2Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
GPUArm Mali-G710 MC7Adreno 650
GPU clock848 MHz+27%670 MHz

AI

AI comparison: Google Tensor G2 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
SpecGoogle Tensor G2Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
NPUGoogle Edge TPUHexagon 698

Memory

Memory comparison: Google Tensor G2 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
SpecGoogle Tensor G2Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
Memory typeLPDDR5LPDDR5-5500
Max bandwidth—44 GB/s

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Google Tensor G2 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
SpecGoogle Tensor G2Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
ModemExternal (Samsung Exynos 5300)Snapdragon X55 5G (external)
Max download—7.5 Gbps
Wi-Fi—Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth—5.2

Media

Media comparison: Google Tensor G2 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
SpecGoogle Tensor G2Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
Max display—4K @ 60Hz / QHD+ @ 144Hz
Video capture4K@60fps8K@30fps

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Google Tensor G2 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
SpecGoogle Tensor G2Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
AnTuTu 10780,000+4%750,000
Geekbench 6 (single)1,430+36%1,050
Geekbench 6 (multi)3,450+15%3,000
3DMark Wild Life Extreme1,800+44%1,250

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