Google Tensor G2 vs Apple M1

Comparisons   07-10-2022
   Comprehensive comparison data of Google Tensor G2 vs Apple M1, examination of graphics chips (GPU). A careful analysis of all the specifications, to make it easier to read, is presented in the form of the table. From the comparison video, you can get the results of joint testing in special test applications such as 3DMark, PCMark, AnTuTu, GFXBench, PassMark, Quadrant, Neocore, Geekbench, Vellamo, and how good the CPUs are in games Madout2, GTA, Fortnite, PUBG, Asphalt 9, Minecraft, Call of Duty etc.
   After reading the results of all tests and videos, you can already make an informed decision about which CPU is better to buy Google Tensor G2 or M1.

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%

86%

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

Google Tensor G2

85%

78%

Gaming performance
Which CPU is better for gaming

Google Tensor G2

62%

83%

Antutu v10, 9

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

	Google Tensor G2	M1
Total score	888986	1204017
CPU	248916	337129
GPU	337807	457523
MEM	142228	192638
UX	160015	216731

GeekBench 6, 5.2

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

	Google Tensor G2	M1
Single-Core	1164	1807
Multi-Core	3194	7691

Comparison of specifications

CPU and Memory

	Google Tensor G2	M1
Frequency	2850 MHz	3200 MHz
Cores	8	8
Bit	64	64
Lithography	4 nm	5 nm
Transistors count		16000 millions
Core configuration	2x2.85 GHz Cortex-X1 2x2.34 GHz Cortex-A76 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55	4x3.2 GHz Firestorm 4x2.0 GHz Icestorm
Power consumption (TDP)	10 W	5 W
Memory type	LPDDR5 (Quad Channel)	LPDDR4X
Max. Memory	16 Gb	32 Gb
Memory Frequency	3200	2666
Memory bandwidth	51.2	64
Neural Processor (NPU)	Yes	Yes
L1 cache	1 MB	48 KB
L2 cache	2 MB	4 MB
L3 cache	8 MB	12 MB
Instruction set architecture (ISA)	ARMv8.2-A	ARMv8.4-A

In this comparison block, you should pay attention to the differences in clock speed and the number of cores. Here M1 is 10% 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	Mali-G710 MP07	Apple M1
GPU Frequency	850 MHz	3200 MHz
GFloPS	1535.23	2600
# of Cores	16	8
# of Shader Units		128
Display	4096 x 2160 pixels	2732 x 2048 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	46.1
PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG Mobile)	105.5	142.7
Garena Free Fire - The Cobra	63.4	85.7
Call of Duty: Mobile	58.9	78.7
Grand Theft Auto V (GTA 5 Mobile)	90.7	122.1
Minecraft: Pocket Edition	129.1	176.2
Real Racing 3	126.9	171.6
Sniper 3D	138.3	188.1
Need for Speed No Limits	88.3	119.3
Mortal Kombat X	91.1	123.4
CSR Racing 2	75.6	102.7

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

Networks and Navigation

Modem	Exynos Modem 5123	Snapdragon X80 5G
Download speed	9750 MBit/s.	9500 MBit/s.
Upload speed	7500 MBit/s.	6000 MBit/s.
Navigation	Beidou, GLONASS, SBAS, Dual frequency GNSS, GNSS, Galileo, GPS, QZSS, NavIC enabled, NavIC	Galileo, GLONASS, GPS, Beidou
NFC support	Yes	Yes
5G support	Yes	Yes

Result:
The number of parameters for which Google Tensor G2 is better: 11
The number of parameters for which Apple M1 is better: 30
You need to understand that you should not sightlessly trust the automatic comparison on the table. It is better to just watch the full video of parallel testing and hear what people say who really appreciated the capabilities of both CPUs, and also read the test results on the links under the article.

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.

M1 SoC - all data

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

• M1 specs and review.