Apple M2 vs Google Tensor G2

Let's find out which one of Google Tensor G2 and Apple M2 is of a more recent generation, and what segment it belongs to.

• Name
  Google Tensor G2 Apple M2
• Family
  Google Tensor Apple M series
• CPU group
  Google Tensor G2 Apple M2
• Segment
  Mobile Mobile
• Generation
  2 2
• Predecessor
  Google Tensor --

In this block we are going to compare Google Tensor G2 vs Apple M2 by main technical specifications: number of cores and threads, base and maximum frequencies, process technology and cache size. The higher these specifications are, the more powerful your CPU will be.

• Core architecture
  hybrid (Prime / big.LITTLE) hybrid (big.LITTLE)
• Overclocking
  No No

Common specifications for integrated graphics cards in Google Tensor G2 and Apple M2 along with supported interfaces and connection options. This block has no effect on the final efficiency of the CPU.

• GPU name
  ARM Mali-G710 MP7 Apple M2 (8 Core)
• GPU frequency
  0.90 GHz 3.50 GHz
• GPU (Turbo)
  No turbo No turbo
• Execution units
  7 128
• Max. GPU Memory
  -- 16 GB
• Max. displays
  1 3
• Generation
  Vallhall 3 2
• Technology
  4 nm 5 nm
• Release date
  Q2/2021 Q1/2022

Let's compare the support of video codecs between Google Tensor G2 and Apple M2. Hardware support of video decoding by embedded graphics cards directly affects the speed and quality of rendering videos.

• h265 / HEVC (8 bit)
  Decode / Encode Decode / Encode
• h265 / HEVC (10 bit)
  Decode / Encode Decode / Encode
• h264
  Decode / Encode Decode / Encode
• VP8
  Decode / Encode Decode
• VP9
  Decode / Encode Decode / Encode
• AV1
  Decode Decode
• AVC
  Decode / Encode Decode
• VC-1
  Decode / Encode Decode
• JPEG
  Decode / Encode Decode / Encode

To choose the best model between Google Tensor G2 and Apple M2 you need to pay special attention to memory type, clock frequency, multi-channel features, and PCIe version. The higher these numbers are, the better your CPU will be. Keep in mind that the maximum memory and frequency may also depend on the model of the motherboard.

• Memory type
  LPDDR5-5500 LPDDR5-5500
• Max. Memory
  12 GB 16 GB
• Memory channels
  2 (Dual Channel) 2
• ECC
  No No

Let's find out what TDP value would be better for Google Tensor G2 or Apple M2? The Thermal Design Power (TDP) indicates the maximum amount of heat that should be dissipated by the chip cooling system. However, the value of TDP gives only a rough indication of the real power consumption of the CPU.

• TDP (PL1)
  10 W 15 W
• TDP up
  -- 20 W
• TDP down
  -- 10 W

Here you can find a comparison of 2nd and 3rd level cache sizes for Google Tensor G2 and Apple M2 CPUs along with a list of ISA extensions.

• Technology
  4 nm 5 nm
• Socket
  N/A N/A
• L2-Cache
  8.00 MB 16.00 MB
• L3-Cache
  4.00 MB --
• Architecture
  G2 M2
• Virtualization
  None None
• Instruction set (ISA)
  ARMv8-A64 (64 bit) ARMv8-A64 (64 bit)
• ISA extensions
  Rosetta 2 x86-Emulation
• Release date
  Q4/2022 Q1/2022