Apple M2 vs Google Tensor

Comparisons   20-10-2022
   Comprehensive comparison data of Apple M2 vs Google Tensor, testing of graphics processors (GPU). A careful review of all the specifications of the processors, so that it can be easier to read, is made by the table. From the video comparison, you can get the results of joint testing in special test applications such as AnTuTu, Vellamo, GFXBench, Quadrant, 3DMark, Geekbench, PassMark, Neocore, PCMark, even the gaming performance of chipsets in Minecraft, Madout2, PUBG, Call of Duty, Fortnite, GTA, Asphalt 9 etc.
   After reading the results of joint tests and videos, you can already make an informed decision about which processors is better to buy Apple M2 or Tensor.

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

Apple M2

99%

Tensor

57%

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

Apple M2

82%

Tensor

81%

Gaming performance
Which CPU is better for gaming

Apple M2

96%

Tensor

56%

Antutu v10, 9

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

	Apple M2	Tensor
Total score	1377794	798643
CPU	385778	223623
GPU	523560	303478
MEM	220445	127772
UX	248006	143757

GeekBench 6, 5.2

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

	Apple M2	Tensor
Single-Core	1896	1045
Multi-Core	8862	2869

Comparison of specifications

CPU and Memory

	Apple M2	Tensor
Frequency	3490 MHz	2800 MHz
Cores	8	8
Bit	64	64
Lithography	5 nm	5 nm
Transistors count	20000 millions
Core configuration	4x3.49 GHz Avalanche 4x2.39 GHz Blizzard	2x2.8 GHz Cortex-X1 2x2.26 GHz Cortex-A76 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55
Power consumption (TDP)	4 W	10 W
Memory type	LPDDR5	LPDDR5 (Quad Channel)
Max. Memory	64 Gb	16 Gb
Memory Frequency	6400	3200
Memory bandwidth	76	51.2
Neural Processor (NPU)	Yes	Yes
L1 cache	2 Mb	1 MB
L2 cache	8 MB	2 MB
L3 cache	16 MB	8 MB
Instruction set architecture (ISA)	ARMv8.5-A	ARMv8.2-A

In this comparison block, you should pay attention to the differences in clock speed and the number of cores. Here Apple M2 is 19% better than Tensor in terms of CPU frequency. Also keep in mind that high CPU frequency affects battery life through power consumption.

GPU and Media

GPU	Apple M2	Mali-G78 MP22
GPU Frequency	3490 MHz	650 MHz
GFloPS	3600	986
# of Cores	10	22
# of Shader Units	2560
Display	2732 x 2048 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	52.3	31.4
PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG Mobile)	163.8	94.7
Garena Free Fire - The Cobra	98.3	56.1
Call of Duty: Mobile	90.5	52.6
Grand Theft Auto V (GTA 5 Mobile)	139.5	80.6
Minecraft: Pocket Edition	201.1	116.7
Real Racing 3	196.5	113.9
Sniper 3D	215.6	124.5
Need for Speed No Limits	136.3	79.3
Mortal Kombat X	141.8	82.4
CSR Racing 2	117.5	68.3

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	63 MP	240 MP
Dual Camera resolution	24 MP	48 MP
Image Signal Processor (ISP)	Apple ISP	Hybrid Exynos + Google ISP
Video Encoding FPS	960	60
Video Encoding resolution	4K (Ultra HD), 2K, FullHD	8K, 4K (Ultra HD), 2K, FullHD
Codec support	Dolby Vision, H.265 (HEVC), HDR10+, HLG, HDR10, H.264 (AVC), VP8, VP9	Dolby Vision, H.264/AVC, H.265/HEVC, HDR10+, HLG, HDR10

Networks and Navigation

Modem	Apple Modem 5G	Exynos Modem 5123
Download speed	12500 MBit/s.	7350 MBit/s.
Upload speed	7500 MBit/s.	3670 MBit/s.
Navigation	Galileo, GPS, Beidou	Beidou, NavIC, GNSS, GPS, NavIC enabled, QZSS, Dual frequency GNSS, SBAS, GLONASS, Galileo
NFC support	Yes	Yes
5G support	Yes	Yes

Result:
The number of parameters for which Apple M2 is better: 33
The number of parameters for which Google Tensor is better: 7
You need to understand that you should not blindly trust the software comparison on the table. It is better to just watch the full video of joint testing and listen to what those who really appreciated the capabilities of both SoCs think, as well as read the test results at the links below.

Apple M2 SoC - all data

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

• Apple M2 specs and review.

Tensor SoC - all data

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

• Tensor specs and review.