Google Tensor vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
28.4CPU45.7
31GPU45.7
31.2Benchmarks61.2
58.3Efficiency66.5
2 spec wins — Google Tensor7 spec wins — Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
InnoReviews verdict
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 wins this mobile chipset face-off, 52.6 to 34.7, pulling ahead mainly in benchmarks (+30) and CPU (+17). Google Tensor still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Google Tensor
- 25% higher GPU clock: 848 MHz vs 680 MHz
- 11% lower TDP (typical): 8 W vs 9 W
Reasons to pick the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
- Stronger CPU score: 46 vs 28
- Stronger GPU score: 46 vs 31
- Stronger benchmarks score: 61 vs 31
- Stronger efficiency score: 67 vs 58
- 128% higher AnTuTu 10: 1,550,000 vs 680,000
General
| Spec | Google Tensor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2021 | 2022 |
| Process | 5 nm | 4 nm+20% |
| TDP (typical) | 8 W+11% | 9 W |
| Architecture | Armv8.2 | Armv9 |
CPU
| Spec | Google Tensor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 8 | 8 |
| Core configuration | 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-X1 + 2x2.25 GHz Cortex-A76 + 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55 | 1x3.2 GHz Cortex-X3 + 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A715 + 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A710 + 3x2.0 GHz Cortex-A510 |
| Max clock | 2.8 GHz | 3.2 GHz+14% |
GPU
| Spec | Google Tensor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 |
|---|---|---|
| GPU | Arm Mali-G78 MP20 | Adreno 740 |
| GPU clock | 848 MHz+25% | 680 MHz |
AI
| Spec | Google Tensor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 |
|---|---|---|
| NPU | Google Edge TPU | Hexagon NPU |
Memory
| Spec | Google Tensor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory type | LPDDR5 | LPDDR5X-8400 |
| Max bandwidth | — | 67.2 GB/s |
Connectivity
| Spec | Google Tensor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Modem | External (Samsung Exynos 5123) | Snapdragon X70 5G |
| Max download | — | 10 Gbps |
| Wi-Fi | — | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.3 |
Media
| Spec | Google Tensor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Max display | — | 4K @ 60Hz / QHD+ @ 144Hz |
| Video capture | 4K@60fps | 8K@30fps |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Google Tensor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 |
|---|---|---|
| AnTuTu 10 | 680,000 | 1,550,000+128% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,340 | 2,050+53% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 3,150 | 5,500+75% |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | 1,700 | 3,700+118% |
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