Qualcomm Snapdragon 850 vs Google Tensor

Comparisons 28-02-2023

Full compare data of Qualcomm Snapdragon 850 vs Google Tensor, testing of graphics chips (GPU). A step-by-step analysis of all the technical characteristics of the SoCs, to make it easier to understand, is presented in the form of the table. From the video comparison, you can get the results of parallel examination in special test applications like Vellamo, 3DMark, Geekbench, PCMark, Quadrant, Neocore, GFXBench, PassMark, AnTuTu, and how good the chipsets are in games Minecraft, Call of Duty, GTA, Madout2, Asphalt 9, PUBG, Fortnite etc.
After looking at the data these tests and videos, you can already make an informed decision about which processors is better to buy Snapdragon 850 or Tensor.

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 850

20%

Tensor

57%

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

Snapdragon 850

65%

Tensor

81%

Gaming performance
Which CPU is better for gaming

Snapdragon 850

19%

Tensor

56%

Antutu v10, 9

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

	Snapdragon 850	Tensor
Total score	282308	798643
CPU	79039	223623
GPU	107274	303478
MEM	45171	127772
UX	50815	143757

GeekBench 6, 5.2

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

	Snapdragon 850	Tensor
Single-Core	638	1045
Multi-Core	2236	2869

Comparison of specifications

CPU and Memory

	Snapdragon 850	Tensor
Frequency	2960 MHz	2800 MHz
Cores	8	8
Bit	64	64
Lithography	10 nm	5 nm
Transistors count
Core configuration	8x2.96 GHz Kryo 385	2x2.8 GHz Cortex-X1 2x2.26 GHz Cortex-A76 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55
Power consumption (TDP)	10 W	10 W
Memory type	LPDDR4x (Quad Channel)	LPDDR5 (Quad Channel)
Max. Memory	16 Gb	16 Gb
Memory Frequency	1866	3200
Memory bandwidth	34.1	51.2
Neural Processor (NPU)	Yes	Yes
L1 cache	384 KB	1 MB
L2 cache	768 KB	2 MB
L3 cache	2 MB	8 MB
Instruction set architecture (ISA)	ARMv8.1-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 850 is 5% better than Tensor in terms of CPU frequency. Also keep in mind that high CPU frequency affects battery life through power consumption.

GPU and Media

GPU	Adreno 630	Mali-G78 MP22
GPU Frequency	650 MHz	650 MHz
GFloPS	712	986
# of Cores		22
# of Shader Units	512
Display	2560 x 1600 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	26.7	31.4
PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG Mobile)	45.6	94.7
Garena Free Fire - The Cobra	44.8	56.1
Call of Duty: Mobile	38.2	52.6
Grand Theft Auto V (GTA 5 Mobile)	35.4	80.6
Minecraft: Pocket Edition	59.4	116.7
Real Racing 3	56.4	113.9
Sniper 3D	98.2	124.5
Need for Speed No Limits	62.2	79.3
Mortal Kombat X	71.4	82.4
CSR Racing 2	49.3	68.3

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	32 MP	240 MP
Dual Camera resolution	16 MP	48 MP
Image Signal Processor (ISP)	Qualcomm Spectra 280	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	Dolby Vision, H.264/AVC, H.265/HEVC, HDR10+, HLG, HDR10

Networks and Navigation

Modem	Qualcomm Snapdragon X20 LTE modem	Exynos Modem 5123
Download speed	1200 MBit/s.	7350 MBit/s.
Upload speed	150 MBit/s.	3670 MBit/s.
Navigation	GPS, Galileo, Glonass, Beidou, QZSS, SBAS	Beidou, NavIC, GNSS, GPS, NavIC enabled, QZSS, Dual frequency GNSS, SBAS, GLONASS, Galileo
NFC support	No	Yes
5G support	No	Yes

Result:
The number of parameters for which Qualcomm Snapdragon 850 is better: 4
The number of parameters for which Google Tensor is better: 34
You need to understand that you should not blindly trust the software comparison on the table. You can watch video from beginning to end of parallel testing and listen to what those who really appreciated the capabilities of both chips think, as well as read the test results at the links below.

Snapdragon 850 SoC - all data

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

• Snapdragon 850 specs and review.

Tensor SoC - all data

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

• Tensor specs and review.