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Google Tensor G2 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon C

WINNER
Google Tensor G2
42.8Inno Score
VS
Qualcomm Snapdragon C
33.6Inno Score
36.6CPU30.7
36.2GPU—
48.6Benchmarks—
58.3Efficiency39.4
3 spec wins — Google Tensor G21 spec wins — Qualcomm Snapdragon C

InnoReviews verdict

Google Tensor G2 wins this mobile chipset face-off, 42.8 to 33.6, pulling ahead mainly in efficiency (+19) and CPU (+6). Qualcomm Snapdragon C 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 efficiency score: 58 vs 39
  • 37% lower process: 5 nm vs 8 nm
  • 19% higher Max clock: 2.85 GHz vs 2.4 GHz

Reasons to pick the Qualcomm Snapdragon C

  • 12% lower TDP (typical): 7 W vs 8 W

General

General comparison: Google Tensor G2 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon C
SpecGoogle Tensor G2Qualcomm Snapdragon C
Announced20222019
Process5 nm+37%8 nm
TDP (typical)8 W7 W+12%
ArchitectureArmv8.2ARMv8-A

CPU

CPU comparison: Google Tensor G2 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon C
SpecGoogle Tensor G2Qualcomm Snapdragon C
Cores88
Core configuration2x2.85 GHz Cortex-X1 + 2x2.35 GHz Cortex-A78 + 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A552x 2.4 GHz Kryo 468 Gold + 6x 1.8 GHz Kryo 468 Silver
Max clock2.85 GHz+19%2.4 GHz

GPU

GPU comparison: Google Tensor G2 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon C
SpecGoogle Tensor G2Qualcomm Snapdragon C
GPUArm Mali-G710 MC7Adreno 618
GPU clock848 MHz—

AI

AI comparison: Google Tensor G2 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon C
SpecGoogle Tensor G2Qualcomm Snapdragon C
NPUGoogle Edge TPU—

Memory

Memory comparison: Google Tensor G2 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon C
SpecGoogle Tensor G2Qualcomm Snapdragon C
Memory typeLPDDR5LPDDR4x

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Google Tensor G2 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon C
SpecGoogle Tensor G2Qualcomm Snapdragon C
ModemExternal (Samsung Exynos 5300)Snapdragon X15 LTE
Max download—0.8 Gbps
Wi-Fi—Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth—5.0

Media

Media comparison: Google Tensor G2 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon C
SpecGoogle Tensor G2Qualcomm Snapdragon C
Max display—2560x1440
Video capture4K@60fps4K at 30fps

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Google Tensor G2 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon C
SpecGoogle Tensor G2Qualcomm Snapdragon C
AnTuTu 10780,000Top 44%—
Geekbench 6 (single)1,430Top 30%—
Geekbench 6 (multi)3,450Top 35%—
3DMark Wild Life Extreme1,800Top 57%—

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