Google Tensor G3 vs Apple M2

Comparisons 08-10-2023

Detailed compare data of Google Tensor G3 vs Apple M2, examination of graphics processors (GPU). A careful review of all the specifications of the chips, to make it easier to read, is summarized in the table. From the video comparison, you can get the results of joint testing in software tests like 3DMark, Quadrant, Geekbench, Neocore, Vellamo, GFXBench, PCMark, PassMark, AnTuTu, even the gaming performance of SoCs in Madout2, Call of Duty, Fortnite, Asphalt 9, GTA, PUBG, Minecraft etc.
After looking at the data these tests and videos, you already be able to know which CPU is better to buy Tensor G3 or Apple M2.

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

Tensor G3

76%

Apple M2

99%

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

Tensor G3

86%

Apple M2

82%

Gaming performance
Which CPU is better for gaming

Tensor G3

73%

Apple M2

96%

Antutu v10, 9

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

	Tensor G3	Apple M2
Total score	1071317	1377794
CPU	299978	385778
GPU	407100	523560
MEM	171402	220445
UX	192844	248006

GeekBench 6, 5.2

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

	Tensor G3	Apple M2
Single-Core	1403	1896
Multi-Core	3849	8862

Comparison of specifications

CPU and Memory

	Tensor G3	Apple M2
Frequency	3000 MHz	3490 MHz
Cores	8	8
Bit	64	64
Lithography	4 nm	5 nm
Transistors count		20000 millions
Core configuration	1x3.0 GHz Cortex-X3 4x2.34 GHz Cortex-A715 4x2.15 GHz Cortex-A510	4x3.49 GHz Avalanche 4x2.39 GHz Blizzard
Power consumption (TDP)	10 W	4 W
Memory type	LPDDR5 (Quad Channel)	LPDDR5
Max. Memory	16 Gb	64 Gb
Memory Frequency	3200	6400
Memory bandwidth	51.2	76
Neural Processor (NPU)	Yes	Yes
L1 cache	1 MB	2 Mb
L2 cache	2 MB	8 MB
L3 cache	8 MB	16 MB
Instruction set architecture (ISA)	ARMv8.2-A	ARMv8.5-A

In this comparison block, you should pay attention to the differences in clock speed and the number of cores. Here Apple M2 is 14% better than Tensor G3 in terms of CPU frequency. Also keep in mind that high CPU frequency affects battery life through power consumption.

GPU and Media

GPU	Mali-G715 MP9	Apple M2
GPU Frequency	750 MHz	3490 MHz
GFloPS	1354.62	3600
# of Cores	9	10
# of Shader Units		2560
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	40.3	52.3
PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG Mobile)	126.1	163.8
Garena Free Fire - The Cobra	76.2	98.3
Call of Duty: Mobile	69.9	90.5
Grand Theft Auto V (GTA 5 Mobile)	109.5	139.5
Minecraft: Pocket Edition	156.3	201.1
Real Racing 3	152.6	196.5
Sniper 3D	166.8	215.6
Need for Speed No Limits	106.8	136.3
Mortal Kombat X	109.7	141.8
CSR Racing 2	91.8	117.5

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	360 MP	63 MP
Dual Camera resolution	64 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, AV1 BigWave	Dolby Vision, H.265 (HEVC), HDR10+, HLG, HDR10, H.264 (AVC), VP8, VP9

Networks and Navigation

Modem	Exynos Modem 5223	Apple Modem 5G
Download speed	10150 MBit/s.	12500 MBit/s.
Upload speed	9500 MBit/s.	7500 MBit/s.
Navigation	Dual frequency GNSS, GPS, Galileo, NavIC enabled, QZSS, GLONASS, GNSS, NavIC, Beidou, SBAS	Galileo, GPS, Beidou
NFC support	Yes	Yes
5G support	Yes	Yes

Result:
The number of parameters for which Google Tensor G3 is better: 8
The number of parameters for which Apple M2 is better: 33
You need to understand that you should not sightlessly trust the automatic comparison on the table. You can watch video from beginning to end of joint testing and hear what those who really appreciated the capabilities of both chips think, as well as read the test results at the links below.

Tensor G3 SoC - all data

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

• Tensor G3 specs and review.

Apple M2 SoC - all data

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

• Apple M2 specs and review.