Google Tensor G2 vs Apple A16 Bionic

Comparisons 07-10-2022

Comprehensive testing data of Google Tensor G2 vs Apple A16 Bionic, compare of graphics processors (GPU). A careful analysis of all the technical characteristics, so that it can be easier to understand, is presented in the form of the table. From the comparison video, you can get the results of parallel examination in special test applications like Antutu v10, 9, Vellamo, Neocore, 3DMark, GFXBench, Quadrant, GeekBench 6, PassMark, PCMark, and how good the SoCs are in games GTA, Minecraft, Asphalt 9, Fortnite, Madout2, Call of Duty, PUBG etc.
After looking at the data of joint tests and videos, you can already make an briefed decision about which chipset is better to buy Google Tensor G2 or A16 Bionic.

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

Google Tensor G2

64%

A16 Bionic

71%

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

Google Tensor G2

85%

A16 Bionic

84%

Gaming performance
Which CPU is better for gaming

Google Tensor G2

62%

A16 Bionic

70%

Antutu v10, 9

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

	Google Tensor G2	A16 Bionic
Total score	888986	994406
CPU	248916	278424
GPU	337807	377874
MEM	142228	159102
UX	160015	179002

GeekBench 6, 5.2

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

	Google Tensor G2	A16 Bionic
Single-Core	1164	1903
Multi-Core	3194	5589

Comparison of specifications

CPU and Memory

	Google Tensor G2	A16 Bionic
Frequency	2850 MHz	3460 MHz
Cores	8	6
Bit	64	64
Lithography	4 nm	4 nm
Transistors count		16000 millions
Core configuration	2x2.85 GHz Cortex-X1 2x2.34 GHz Cortex-A76 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55	2x3.46 GHz ARM 4x2.02 GHz ARM
Power consumption (TDP)	10 W	5 W
Memory type	LPDDR5 (Quad Channel)	LPDDR5
Max. Memory	16 Gb	16 Gb
Memory Frequency	3200	3200
Memory bandwidth	51.2	96
Neural Processor (NPU)	Yes	Yes
L1 cache	1 MB	2 MB
L2 cache	2 MB	8 MB
L3 cache	8 MB	64 MB
Instruction set architecture (ISA)	ARMv8.2-A	ARMv9

In this comparison block, you should pay attention to the differences in clock speed and the number of cores. Here A16 Bionic is 17% better than Google Tensor G2 in terms of CPU frequency. Another difference is that Google Tensor G2 has -2 more core than A16 Bionic. Also keep in mind that high CPU frequency affects battery life through power consumption.

GPU and Media

GPU	Mali-G710 MP07	Apple A16 Bionic
GPU Frequency	850 MHz	3460 MHz
GFloPS	1535.23	3200
# of Cores	16	5
# of Shader Units
Display	4096 x 2160 pixels	2796 x 1290 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	34.2	37.2
PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG Mobile)	105.5	118.2
Garena Free Fire - The Cobra	63.4	69.1
Call of Duty: Mobile	58.9	64.4
Grand Theft Auto V (GTA 5 Mobile)	90.7	100.1
Minecraft: Pocket Edition	129.1	145.3
Real Racing 3	126.9	141.5
Sniper 3D	138.3	155.1
Need for Speed No Limits	88.3	98.4
Mortal Kombat X	91.1	101.4
CSR Racing 2	75.6	85.4

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	240 MP	48 MP
Dual Camera resolution	48 MP	12 MP
Image Signal Processor (ISP)	Hybrid Exynos + Google ISP	Apple ISP
Video Encoding FPS	60	120
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	Exynos Modem 5123	5G Modem
Download speed	9750 MBit/s.	9000 MBit/s.
Upload speed	7500 MBit/s.	7000 MBit/s.
Navigation	Beidou, GLONASS, SBAS, Dual frequency GNSS, GNSS, Galileo, GPS, QZSS, NavIC enabled, NavIC	NavIC enabled, GNSS, NavIC, Dual frequency GNSS, GLONASS, Galileo, GPS, QZSS, SBAS, Beidou
NFC support	Yes	No
5G support	Yes	Yes

Result:
The number of parameters for which Google Tensor G2 is better: 11
The number of parameters for which Apple A16 Bionic is better: 28
You need to understand that you should not blindly trust the automatic comparison of the table. It is better to just watch the full video of parallel comparison and listen to what people think who really appreciated the capabilities of both chipsets, as well as read the test results at the links below.

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.

A16 Bionic SoC - all data

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

• A16 Bionic specs and review.