Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 vs Google Tensor G2

Comparisons   08-07-2023
   Comprehensive compare data of Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 vs Google Tensor G2, testing of graphics chips (GPU). A careful review of all the technical characteristics, to make it easier to understand, is made by the table. From the comparison video, you can get the results of parallel examination in synthetic type tests like PassMark, GFXBench, Neocore, PCMark, AnTuTu, Vellamo, Quadrant, 3DMark, Geekbench, and how good the chipsets are in games Fortnite, GTA, Asphalt 9, Call of Duty, Minecraft, PUBG, Madout2 etc.
   After looking at the data of joint tests and videos, you already be able to figure out which SoCs is better to buy Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 or Google Tensor G2.

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

Snapdragon 4 Gen 2

39%

Google Tensor G2

64%

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

Snapdragon 4 Gen 2

88%

Google Tensor G2

85%

Gaming performance
Which CPU is better for gaming

Snapdragon 4 Gen 2

38%

Google Tensor G2

62%

Antutu v10, 9

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

	Snapdragon 4 Gen 2	Google Tensor G2
Total score	546249	888986
CPU	152941	248916
GPU	207568	337807
MEM	87399	142228
UX	98334	160015

GeekBench 6, 5.2

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

	Snapdragon 4 Gen 2	Google Tensor G2
Single-Core	852	1164
Multi-Core	2555	3194

Comparison of specifications

CPU and Memory

	Snapdragon 4 Gen 2	Google Tensor G2
Frequency	2200 MHz	2850 MHz
Cores	8	8
Bit	64	64
Lithography	4 nm	4 nm
Transistors count	8000 millions
Core configuration	4x2.2 GHz Cortex-A710 4x1.6 GHz Cortex-A510	2x2.85 GHz Cortex-X1 2x2.34 GHz Cortex-A76 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55
Power consumption (TDP)	7 W	10 W
Memory type	LPDDR4x1, LPDDR5	LPDDR5 (Quad Channel)
Max. Memory	12 Gb	16 Gb
Memory Frequency	3200	3200
Memory bandwidth	64	51.2
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 Google Tensor G2 is 22% better than Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 in terms of CPU frequency. Also keep in mind that high CPU frequency affects battery life through power consumption.

GPU and Media

GPU	Adreno 660	Mali-G710 MP07
GPU Frequency	700 MHz	850 MHz
GFloPS	1486	1535.23
# of Cores		16
# of Shader Units	512
Display	2520 x 1200 pixels	4096 x 2160 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	28.1	34.2
PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG Mobile)	58.8	105.5
Garena Free Fire - The Cobra	54.5	63.4
Call of Duty: Mobile	54.3	58.9
Grand Theft Auto V (GTA 5 Mobile)	45.6	90.7
Minecraft: Pocket Edition	71.1	129.1
Real Racing 3	94.8	126.9
Sniper 3D	69.7	138.3
Need for Speed No Limits	64.2	88.3
Mortal Kombat X	70.7	91.1
CSR Racing 2	65.2	75.6

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	108 MP	240 MP
Dual Camera resolution	16 MP	48 MP
Image Signal Processor (ISP)	Qualcomm Spectra 680	Hybrid Exynos + Google ISP
Video Encoding FPS	240	60
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	Qualcomm Snapdragon X61 5G Modem-RF System	Exynos Modem 5123
Download speed	2500 MBit/s.	9750 MBit/s.
Upload speed	900 MBit/s.	7500 MBit/s.
Navigation	Beidou, GPS, Galileo, SBAS, GLONASS, GNSS, QZSS, NavIC, Dual frequency GNSS, NavIC enabled	Beidou, GLONASS, SBAS, Dual frequency GNSS, GNSS, Galileo, GPS, QZSS, NavIC enabled, NavIC
NFC support	Yes	Yes
5G support	Yes	Yes

Result:
The number of parameters for which Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 is better: 5
The number of parameters for which Google Tensor G2 is better: 30
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 parallel testing and hear what people say who really appreciated the capabilities of both processors, and also read the test results on the links under the article.

Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 SoC - all data

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

• Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 specs and review.

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.