Apple M2 vs Google Tensor G2

Comparisons 20-10-2022

Comprehensive comparison data of Apple M2 vs Google Tensor G2, testing of graphics chips (GPU). A step-by-step analysis of all the specifications, so that it can be easier to understand, is summarized in the table. From the video comparison, you can get the results of joint testing in special testing software like Quadrant, PassMark, 3DMark, AnTuTu, PCMark, GFXBench, Neocore, Geekbench, Vellamo, even the gaming performance of SoCs in Asphalt 9, GTA, PUBG, Call of Duty, Fortnite, Madout2, Minecraft etc.
After reading the results of all tests and videos, you already be able to know which chipset is better to buy Apple M2 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

Apple M2

99%

Google Tensor G2

64%

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

Apple M2

82%

Google Tensor G2

85%

Gaming performance
Which CPU is better for gaming

Apple M2

96%

Google Tensor G2

62%

Antutu v10, 9

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

	Apple M2	Google Tensor G2
Total score	1377794	888986
CPU	385778	248916
GPU	523560	337807
MEM	220445	142228
UX	248006	160015

GeekBench 6, 5.2

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

	Apple M2	Google Tensor G2
Single-Core	1896	1164
Multi-Core	8862	3194

Comparison of specifications

CPU and Memory

	Apple M2	Google Tensor G2
Frequency	3490 MHz	2850 MHz
Cores	8	8
Bit	64	64
Lithography	5 nm	4 nm
Transistors count	20000 millions
Core configuration	4x3.49 GHz Avalanche 4x2.39 GHz Blizzard	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	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 18% better than Google Tensor G2 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-G710 MP07
GPU Frequency	3490 MHz	850 MHz
GFloPS	3600	1535.23
# of Cores	10	16
# 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	34.2
PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG Mobile)	163.8	105.5
Garena Free Fire - The Cobra	98.3	63.4
Call of Duty: Mobile	90.5	58.9
Grand Theft Auto V (GTA 5 Mobile)	139.5	90.7
Minecraft: Pocket Edition	201.1	129.1
Real Racing 3	196.5	126.9
Sniper 3D	215.6	138.3
Need for Speed No Limits	136.3	88.3
Mortal Kombat X	141.8	91.1
CSR Racing 2	117.5	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	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.	9750 MBit/s.
Upload speed	7500 MBit/s.	7500 MBit/s.
Navigation	Galileo, GPS, Beidou	Beidou, GLONASS, SBAS, Dual frequency GNSS, GNSS, Galileo, GPS, QZSS, NavIC enabled, NavIC
NFC support	Yes	Yes
5G support	Yes	Yes

Result:
The number of parameters for which Apple M2 is better: 32
The number of parameters for which Google Tensor G2 is better: 8
You need to understand that you should not sightlessly trust the automatic comparison of the table. It is better to just watch the full video of joint comparison and hear what people think who really appreciated the capabilities of both chips, and also read the test results on the links under the article.

Apple M2 SoC - all data

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

• Apple M2 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.