Google Tensor G2 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 895

Comparisons   07-10-2022
   Detailed testing data of Google Tensor G2 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 895, compare of graphics processors (GPU). A thorough review of all the technical characteristics, so that it can be easier to understand, is presented in the form of the table. From the video comparison, you can get the results of joint testing in special test applications like Vellamo, Geekbench, PassMark, Quadrant, AnTuTu, PCMark, GFXBench, 3DMark, Neocore, even the gaming performance of chipsets in Minecraft, Fortnite, Call of Duty, Asphalt 9, Madout2, PUBG, GTA etc.
   After reading the results of joint tests and videos, you already be able to understand which CPU is better to buy Google Tensor G2 or Snapdragon 895.

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 895

65%

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

Google Tensor G2

85%

Snapdragon 895

83%

Gaming performance
Which CPU is better for gaming

Google Tensor G2

62%

Snapdragon 895

62%

Antutu 8

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

	Google Tensor G2	Snapdragon 895
Total score	888986	913355
CPU	248916	255748
GPU	337807	347074
MEM	142228	146131
UX	160015	164393

GeekBench 5.2

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

	Google Tensor G2	Snapdragon 895
Single-Core	1164	1274
Multi-Core	3194	4016

Comparison of specifications

CPU and Memory

	Google Tensor G2	Snapdragon 895
Frequency	2850 MHz	2900 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	1x2.9 GHz Cortex-X2 3x2.5 GHz Cortex-A710 2x1.8 GHz Cortex-A510 2x1.8 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	88
Neural Processor (NPU)	Yes	Yes
L1 cache	1 MB	1 MB
L2 cache	2 MB	2 MB
L3 cache	8 MB	8 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 895 is 1% 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 730
GPU Frequency	850 MHz	970 MHz
GFloPS	1535.23	1800
# of Cores	16
# of Shader Units		1024
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	34.2
PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG Mobile)	105.5	108.5
Garena Free Fire - The Cobra	63.4	63.8
Call of Duty: Mobile	58.9	59.1
Grand Theft Auto V (GTA 5 Mobile)	90.7	92.5
Minecraft: Pocket Edition	129.1	133.9
Real Racing 3	126.9	129.8
Sniper 3D	138.3	143.5
Need for Speed No Limits	88.3	90.4
Mortal Kombat X	91.1	93.3
CSR Racing 2	75.6	78.8

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 8 and GeekBench 5.2 becnmarks.

Cameras

Camera resolution	240 MP	200 MP
Dual Camera resolution	48 MP	64 MP
Image Signal Processor (ISP)	Hybrid Exynos + Google ISP	Qualcomm Spectra 680
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 X65 Modem-RF System 5G
Download speed	9750 MBit/s.	10000 MBit/s.
Upload speed	7500 MBit/s.	3000 MBit/s.
Navigation	Beidou, GLONASS, SBAS, Dual frequency GNSS, GNSS, Galileo, GPS, QZSS, NavIC enabled, NavIC	SBAS, NavIC, QZSS, Galileo, GPS, GLONASS, Dual frequency GNSS, NavIC enabled, Beidou, GNSS
NFC support	Yes	Yes
5G support	Yes	Yes

Result:
The number of parameters for which Google Tensor G2 is better: 3
The number of parameters for which Qualcomm Snapdragon 895 is better: 29
Please note that you do not need to sightlessly trust the automatic comparison on the table. You can watch video from beginning to end of joint comparison and hear what people say who really appreciated the capabilities of both SoCs, 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 8
• 3DMark
• GeekBench 5 mobile

• Google Tensor G2 specs and review.

Snapdragon 895 SoC - all data

• PUBG mobile
• Devices lists
• Benchmarks
• Fortnite Mobile
• Antutu 8
• 3DMark
• GeekBench 5 mobile

• Snapdragon 895 specs and review.