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Google Tensor G2 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 888

Google Tensor G2
36.8Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
39.9Inno Score
30.6CPU31.4
31.8GPU29.6
36.2Benchmarks41.4
0AI64
58.3Efficiency55.9
5 spec wins — Google Tensor G23 spec wins — Qualcomm Snapdragon 888

InnoReviews verdict

Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 wins this mobile chipset face-off, 39.9 to 36.8, pulling ahead mainly in AI (+64) and benchmarks (+5). Google Tensor G2 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.

Key differences

Reasons to pick the Google Tensor G2

  • 16% higher 3DMark Wild Life Extreme: 1,800 vs 1,550
  • 11% lower TDP (typical): 8 W vs 9 W

Reasons to pick the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888

  • Stronger benchmarks score: 41 vs 36
  • 15% higher AnTuTu 10: 900,000 vs 780,000

General

General comparison: Google Tensor G2 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
SpecGoogle Tensor G2Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
Announced20222020
Process5 nm5 nm
TDP (typical)8 W+11%9 W
ArchitectureArmv8.2Armv8.2

CPU

CPU comparison: Google Tensor G2 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
SpecGoogle Tensor G2Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
Cores88
Core configuration2x2.85 GHz Cortex-X1 + 2x2.35 GHz Cortex-A78 + 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A551x2.84 GHz Cortex-X1 + 3x2.42 GHz Cortex-A78 + 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55
Max clock2.85 GHz2.84 GHz

GPU

GPU comparison: Google Tensor G2 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
SpecGoogle Tensor G2Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
GPUArm Mali-G710 MC7Adreno 660
GPU clock848 MHz+1%840 MHz

AI

AI comparison: Google Tensor G2 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
SpecGoogle Tensor G2Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
NPUGoogle Edge TPUHexagon 780
AI performance—26 TOPS

Memory

Memory comparison: Google Tensor G2 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
SpecGoogle Tensor G2Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
Memory typeLPDDR5LPDDR5-6400
Max bandwidth—51.2 GB/s

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Google Tensor G2 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
SpecGoogle Tensor G2Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
ModemExternal (Samsung Exynos 5300)Snapdragon X60 5G
Max download—7.5 Gbps
Wi-Fi—Wi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth—5.2

Media

Media comparison: Google Tensor G2 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
SpecGoogle Tensor G2Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
Max display—4K @ 60Hz / QHD+ @ 144Hz
Video capture4K@60fps8K@30fps

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Google Tensor G2 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
SpecGoogle Tensor G2Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
AnTuTu 10780,000900,000+15%
Geekbench 6 (single)1,4301,450+1%
Geekbench 6 (multi)3,4503,650+6%
3DMark Wild Life Extreme1,800+16%1,550

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