Apple A17 Bionic vs Google Tensor G2

Comparisons 09-03-2023

Comprehensive comparison data of Apple A17 Bionic vs Google Tensor G2, testing of graphics chips (GPU). A thorough analysis of all the technical characteristics, so that it can be easier to read, is summarized in the table. From the comparison video, you can get the results of parallel examination in software tests like PCMark, Vellamo, Quadrant, Neocore, GFXBench, 3DMark, Geekbench, PassMark, AnTuTu, and how good the SoCs are in games Call of Duty, Asphalt 9, Minecraft, GTA, Madout2, Fortnite, PUBG etc.
After reading the results of parallel tests and videos, you already be able to know which processors is better to buy A17 Bionic or Google Tensor G2.

Summary benchmark results

As a percentage of the maximum value based on a sample from the entire base of all processors
CPU Benchmark
Based on Antutu and Geekbench score

A17 Bionic

91%

Google Tensor G2

64%

Battery life test
Power Consumption efficiency (how quickly the processor reduces the battery charge)

A17 Bionic

87%

Google Tensor G2

85%

Gaming performance
Which CPU is better for gaming

A17 Bionic

88%

Google Tensor G2

62%

Antutu v10, 9

Antutu benchmark separately tests the performance of the CPU, GPU, and memory speed

	A17 Bionic	Google Tensor G2
Total score	1272718	888986
CPU	356360	248916
GPU	483633	337807
MEM	203638	142228
UX	229097	160015

GeekBench 6, 5.2

This benchmark shows Multi-threaded and Single-threaded processor performance

	A17 Bionic	Google Tensor G2
Single-Core	2435	1164
Multi-Core	7152	3194

Comparison of specifications

CPU and Memory

	A17 Bionic	Google Tensor G2
Frequency	3640 MHz	2850 MHz
Cores	6	8
Bit	64	64
Lithography	3 nm	4 nm
Transistors count	22000 millions
Core configuration	2x3.64 GHz ARM 4x2.42 GHz ARM	2x2.85 GHz Cortex-X1 2x2.34 GHz Cortex-A76 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55
Power consumption (TDP)	4 W	10 W
Memory type	LPDDR5	LPDDR5 (Quad Channel)
Max. Memory	32 Gb	16 Gb
Memory Frequency	4266	3200
Memory bandwidth	128	51.2
Neural Processor (NPU)	Yes	Yes
L1 cache	3 MB	1 MB
L2 cache	12 MB	2 MB
L3 cache	96 MB	8 MB
Instruction set architecture (ISA)	ARMv9	ARMv8.2-A

In this comparison block, you should pay attention to the differences in clock speed and the number of cores. Here A17 Bionic is 21% better than Google Tensor G2 in terms of CPU frequency. Another difference is that A17 Bionic has 2 more core than Google Tensor G2. Also keep in mind that high CPU frequency affects battery life through power consumption.

GPU and Media

GPU	Apple A17 Bionic	Mali-G710 MP07
GPU Frequency	3640 MHz	850 MHz
GFloPS	3425	1535.23
# of Cores	6	16
# of Shader Units
Display	2796 x 1290 pixels	4096 x 2160 pixels

The frequency of the GPU does not always directly indicate its performance. To fully evaluate all the capabilities of a graphics chip, you should take into account the number of Shader Units and Cores, as well as how many GFlops it has.

Gaming benchmark

Fortnite Mobile	48.5	34.2
PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG Mobile)	151.2	105.5
Garena Free Fire - The Cobra	90.2	63.4
Call of Duty: Mobile	83.2	58.9
Grand Theft Auto V (GTA 5 Mobile)	128.7	90.7
Minecraft: Pocket Edition	185.7	129.1
Real Racing 3	181.6	126.9
Sniper 3D	199.6	138.3
Need for Speed No Limits	125.9	88.3
Mortal Kombat X	130.6	91.1
CSR Racing 2	108.1	75.6

The numbers in this table indicate the maximum FPS that was received on the device with the corresponding processor. Depending on the configuration of the gadget and graphics quality settings (Ultra, Medium, Normal), the results may differ quite significantly. We recommend that you better study the results of the Antutu v10, 9 and GeekBench 6, 5.2 becnmarks.

Cameras

Camera resolution	64 MP	240 MP
Dual Camera resolution	32 MP	48 MP
Image Signal Processor (ISP)	Apple ISP	Hybrid Exynos + Google ISP
Video Encoding FPS	120	60
Video Encoding resolution	8K, 4K (Ultra HD), 2K, FullHD	8K, 4K (Ultra HD), 2K, FullHD
Codec support	Dolby Vision, H.264/AVC, H.265/HEVC, HDR10+, HLG, HDR10	Dolby Vision, H.264/AVC, H.265/HEVC, HDR10+, HLG, HDR10

Networks and Navigation

Modem	5G Modem	Exynos Modem 5123
Download speed	12000 MBit/s.	9750 MBit/s.
Upload speed	9000 MBit/s.	7500 MBit/s.
Navigation	GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, Dual frequency GNSS, GNSS, SBAS, GPS, NavIC, Beidou, NavIC enabled	Beidou, GLONASS, SBAS, Dual frequency GNSS, GNSS, Galileo, GPS, QZSS, NavIC enabled, NavIC
NFC support	No	Yes
5G support	Yes	Yes

Result:
The number of parameters for which Apple A17 Bionic is better: 33
The number of parameters for which Google Tensor G2 is better: 9
Please note that you do not need to sightlessly trust the software comparison of the table. It is better to just watch the full video of parallel testing and hear what people think who really appreciated the capabilities of both CPUs, and also read the test results on the links under the article.

A17 Bionic SoC - all data

• Devices lists
• Benchmarks
• PUBG mobile
• Fortnite Mobile
• Antutu v10
• 3DMark
• GeekBench 6, 5 mobile

• A17 Bionic specs and review.

Google Tensor G2 SoC - all data

• Devices lists
• Benchmarks
• PUBG mobile
• Fortnite Mobile
• Antutu v10
• 3DMark
• GeekBench 6, 5 mobile

• Google Tensor G2 specs and review.