Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 vs Google Tensor G2

Comparisons 08-07-2023

Comprehensive testing data of Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 vs Google Tensor G2, compare of graphics processors (GPU). A careful review of all the technical characteristics of the processors, to make it easier to read, is made by the table. From the comparison video, you can get the results of parallel examination in software tests such as PassMark, Geekbench, 3DMark, PCMark, GFXBench, Quadrant, AnTuTu, Neocore, Vellamo, even the gaming performance of CPUs in Madout2, Fortnite, PUBG, Minecraft, GTA, Call of Duty, Asphalt 9 etc.
After reading the results these tests and videos, you already be able to figure out which chipset is better to buy Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 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 685

21%

Google Tensor G2

64%

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

Snapdragon 685

83%

Google Tensor G2

85%

Gaming performance
Which CPU is better for gaming

Snapdragon 685

19%

Google Tensor G2

62%

Antutu v10, 9

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

	Snapdragon 685	Google Tensor G2
Total score	293373	888986
CPU	82144	248916
GPU	111483	337807
MEM	46936	142228
UX	52803	160015

GeekBench 6, 5.2

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

	Snapdragon 685	Google Tensor G2
Single-Core	492	1164
Multi-Core	1605	3194

Comparison of specifications

CPU and Memory

	Snapdragon 685	Google Tensor G2
Frequency	2800 MHz	2850 MHz
Cores	8	8
Bit	64	64
Lithography	6 nm	4 nm
Transistors count
Core configuration	8x2.8 GHz Kryo 265	2x2.85 GHz Cortex-X1 2x2.34 GHz Cortex-A76 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55
Power consumption (TDP)	5 W	10 W
Memory type	LPDDR4x (Dual Channel)	LPDDR5 (Quad Channel)
Max. Memory	8 Gb	16 Gb
Memory Frequency	2133	3200
Memory bandwidth	22	51.2
Neural Processor (NPU)	Yes	Yes
L1 cache		1 MB
L2 cache		2 MB
L3 cache		8 MB
Instruction set architecture (ISA)	ARMv8-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 1% better than Snapdragon 685 in terms of CPU frequency. Also keep in mind that high CPU frequency affects battery life through power consumption.

GPU and Media

GPU	Adreno 610	Mali-G710 MP07
GPU Frequency	750 MHz	850 MHz
GFloPS	312	1535.23
# of Cores		16
# of Shader Units	192
Display	2520 x 1080 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	25.2	34.2
PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG Mobile)	55.7	105.5
Garena Free Fire - The Cobra	60.2	63.4
Call of Duty: Mobile	54.4	58.9
Grand Theft Auto V (GTA 5 Mobile)	49.1	90.7
Minecraft: Pocket Edition	74.6	129.1
Real Racing 3	75.3	126.9
Sniper 3D	96.7	138.3
Need for Speed No Limits	96.6	88.3
Mortal Kombat X	96.4	91.1
CSR Racing 2	66.5	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	13 MP	48 MP
Image Signal Processor (ISP)	Qualcomm Spectra 365	Hybrid Exynos + Google ISP
Video Encoding FPS	60	60
Video Encoding resolution	4K (Ultra HD), 2K, FullHD	8K, 4K (Ultra HD), 2K, FullHD
Codec support	H.264/AVC, H.265/HEVC, VP8, VP9	Dolby Vision, H.264/AVC, H.265/HEVC, HDR10+, HLG, HDR10

Networks and Navigation

Modem	Qualcomm Snapdragon X11 LTE modem	Exynos Modem 5123
Download speed	390 MBit/s.	9750 MBit/s.
Upload speed	150 MBit/s.	7500 MBit/s.
Navigation	Beidou, Galileo, GLONASS, NavIC, GPS, QZSS	Beidou, GLONASS, SBAS, Dual frequency GNSS, GNSS, Galileo, GPS, QZSS, NavIC enabled, NavIC
NFC support	No	Yes
5G support	No	Yes

Result:
The number of parameters for which Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 is better: 4
The number of parameters for which Google Tensor G2 is better: 37
You need to understand that you should not blindly trust the software comparison of the table. It is better to just watch the full video of joint comparison and listen to what people think who really appreciated the capabilities of both CPUs, as well as read the test results at the links below.

Snapdragon 685 SoC - all data

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

• Snapdragon 685 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.