Google Tensor G2 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2

Comparisons   07-10-2022
   Detailed compare data of Google Tensor G2 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, examination of graphics processors (GPU). A step-by-step analysis of all the specifications, to make it easier to read, is made by the table. From the video comparison, you can get the results of parallel examination in special test applications such as Vellamo, Neocore, Quadrant, AnTuTu, PassMark, 3DMark, Geekbench, PCMark, GFXBench, even the gaming performance of SoCs in Fortnite, PUBG, Call of Duty, GTA, Minecraft, Asphalt 9, Madout2 etc.
   After reading the results of all tests and videos, you already be able to figure out which CPU is better to buy Google Tensor G2 or Snapdragon 8 Gen 2.

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%

Snapdragon 8 Gen 2

76%

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

Google Tensor G2

85%

Snapdragon 8 Gen 2

84%

Gaming performance
Which CPU is better for gaming

Google Tensor G2

62%

Snapdragon 8 Gen 2

74%

Antutu v10, 9

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

	Google Tensor G2	Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
Total score	888986	1659178
CPU	248916	464567
GPU	337807	630479
MEM	142228	265471
UX	160015	298654

GeekBench 6, 5.2

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

	Google Tensor G2	Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
Single-Core	1164	2168
Multi-Core	3194	6843

Comparison of specifications

CPU and Memory

	Google Tensor G2	Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
Frequency	2850 MHz	3200 MHz
Cores	8	8
Bit	64	64
Lithography	4 nm	4 nm
Transistors count
Core configuration	2x2.85 GHz Cortex-X1 2x2.34 GHz Cortex-A76 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55	1x3.2 GHz Cortex-X3 2x2.6 GHz Cortex-A720 2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A710 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A510
Power consumption (TDP)	10 W	6 W
Memory type	LPDDR5 (Quad Channel)	LPDDR5 (Quad Channel)
Max. Memory	16 Gb	32 Gb
Memory Frequency	3200	3200
Memory bandwidth	51.2	92
Neural Processor (NPU)	Yes	Yes
L1 cache	1 MB	2 MB
L2 cache	2 MB	4 MB
L3 cache	8 MB	16 MB
Instruction set architecture (ISA)	ARMv8.2-A	ARMv8.2-A

In this comparison block, you should pay attention to the differences in clock speed and the number of cores. Here Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 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	Adreno 740
GPU Frequency	850 MHz	980 MHz
GFloPS	1535.23	2138
# of Cores	16
# of Shader Units		2048
Display	4096 x 2160 pixels	7680 x 4320 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	45.4
PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG Mobile)	105.5	140.2
Garena Free Fire - The Cobra	63.4	84.7
Call of Duty: Mobile	58.9	77.3
Grand Theft Auto V (GTA 5 Mobile)	90.7	120.7
Minecraft: Pocket Edition	129.1	173.7
Real Racing 3	126.9	168.5
Sniper 3D	138.3	185.6
Need for Speed No Limits	88.3	117.5
Mortal Kombat X	91.1	121.6
CSR Racing 2	75.6	101.5

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	320 MP
Dual Camera resolution	48 MP	128 MP
Image Signal Processor (ISP)	Hybrid Exynos + Google ISP	Qualcomm Spectra 700
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	Qualcomm Snapdragon X70 Modem-RF System 5G
Download speed	9750 MBit/s.	27000 MBit/s.
Upload speed	7500 MBit/s.	8000 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	Yes
5G support	Yes	Yes

Result:
The number of parameters for which Google Tensor G2 is better: 2
The number of parameters for which Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 is better: 34
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 joint comparison 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.

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.

Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC - all data

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

• Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 specs and review.