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Google Tensor G2 vs Samsung Exynos 850

WINNER
Google Tensor G2
42.8Inno Score
VS
S
26.2Inno Score
36.6CPU20
36.2GPU—
48.6Benchmarks20
58.3Efficiency46.7
6 spec wins — Google Tensor G21 spec wins — Samsung Exynos 850

InnoReviews verdict

Google Tensor G2 wins this mobile chipset face-off, 42.8 to 26.2, pulling ahead mainly in benchmarks (+29) and CPU (+17). Samsung Exynos 850 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 20
  • Stronger benchmarks score: 49 vs 20
  • Stronger efficiency score: 58 vs 47
  • 741% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 1,430 vs 170
  • 475% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 3,450 vs 600

Reasons to pick the Samsung Exynos 850

  • 50% lower TDP (typical): 4 W vs 8 W

General

General comparison: Google Tensor G2 versus Samsung Exynos 850
SpecGoogle Tensor G2Samsung Exynos 850
Announced20222020
Process5 nm+37%8 nm
TDP (typical)8 W4 W+50%
ArchitectureArmv8.2Armv8.2

CPU

CPU comparison: Google Tensor G2 versus Samsung Exynos 850
SpecGoogle Tensor G2Samsung Exynos 850
Cores88
Core configuration2x2.85 GHz Cortex-X1 + 2x2.35 GHz Cortex-A78 + 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A558x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55
Max clock2.85 GHz+43%2 GHz

GPU

GPU comparison: Google Tensor G2 versus Samsung Exynos 850
SpecGoogle Tensor G2Samsung Exynos 850
GPUArm Mali-G710 MC7Arm Mali-G52 MP1
GPU clock848 MHz—

AI

AI comparison: Google Tensor G2 versus Samsung Exynos 850
SpecGoogle Tensor G2Samsung Exynos 850
NPUGoogle Edge TPU—

Memory

Memory comparison: Google Tensor G2 versus Samsung Exynos 850
SpecGoogle Tensor G2Samsung Exynos 850
Memory typeLPDDR5LPDDR4X-1600
Max bandwidth—12.8 GB/s

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Google Tensor G2 versus Samsung Exynos 850
SpecGoogle Tensor G2Samsung Exynos 850
ModemExternal (Samsung Exynos 5300)Integrated LTE Cat-7
Wi-Fi—Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth—5.0

Media

Media comparison: Google Tensor G2 versus Samsung Exynos 850
SpecGoogle Tensor G2Samsung Exynos 850
Max display—FHD+ @ 60Hz
Video capture4K@60fps1080p@30fps

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Google Tensor G2 versus Samsung Exynos 850
SpecGoogle Tensor G2Samsung Exynos 850
AnTuTu 10780,000+333%Top 44%180,000Top 94%
Geekbench 6 (single)1,430+741%Top 30%170Top 96%
Geekbench 6 (multi)3,450+475%Top 35%600Top 97%
3DMark Wild Life Extreme1,800Top 57%—

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