Google Tensor G2 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 898

Comparisons 07-10-2022

Full comparison data of Google Tensor G2 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 898, examination of graphics processors (GPU). A careful review of all the specifications, to make it easier to understand, is made by the table. From the video comparison, you can get the results of parallel examination in synthetic type tests like GFXBench, 3DMark, PassMark, PCMark, Vellamo, Neocore, AnTuTu, Geekbench, Quadrant, even the gaming performance of processors in Call of Duty, Minecraft, Madout2, GTA, PUBG, Fortnite, Asphalt 9 etc.
After reading the results of joint tests and videos, you already be able to know which chipset is better to buy Google Tensor G2 or Snapdragon 898.

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 898

72%

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

Google Tensor G2

85%

Snapdragon 898

82%

Gaming performance
Which CPU is better for gaming

Google Tensor G2

62%

Snapdragon 898

69%

Antutu v10, 9

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

	Google Tensor G2	Snapdragon 898
Total score	888986	1004791
CPU	248916	281332
GPU	337807	381820
MEM	142228	160773
UX	160015	180867

GeekBench 6, 5.2

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

	Google Tensor G2	Snapdragon 898
Single-Core	1164	1401
Multi-Core	3194	4418

Comparison of specifications

CPU and Memory

	Google Tensor G2	Snapdragon 898
Frequency	2850 MHz	3090 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	1x3.09 GHz Cortex-X2 3x2.8 GHz Cortex-A710 2x2.2 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 898 is 7% 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	37.5
PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG Mobile)	105.5	119.4
Garena Free Fire - The Cobra	63.4	70.5
Call of Duty: Mobile	58.9	65.5
Grand Theft Auto V (GTA 5 Mobile)	90.7	101.1
Minecraft: Pocket Edition	129.1	147.2
Real Racing 3	126.9	142.7
Sniper 3D	138.3	157.3
Need for Speed No Limits	88.3	99.7
Mortal Kombat X	91.1	102.3
CSR Racing 2	75.6	86.6

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	240 MP	320 MP
Dual Camera resolution	48 MP	128 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.	15000 MBit/s.
Upload speed	7500 MBit/s.	6000 MBit/s.
Navigation	Beidou, GLONASS, SBAS, Dual frequency GNSS, GNSS, Galileo, GPS, QZSS, NavIC enabled, NavIC	NavIC enabled, GLONASS, Galileo, GPS, SBAS, GNSS, Dual frequency GNSS, Beidou, NavIC, QZSS
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 898 is better: 31
You need to understand that you should not sightlessly trust the software comparison of the table. You can watch video from beginning to end of joint testing and listen to what people say who really appreciated the capabilities of both processors, 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.

Snapdragon 898 SoC - all data

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

• Snapdragon 898 specs and review.