Google Tensor G2
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Google Tensor G2 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2

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Which one of the central processing units is better: Google Tensor G2 or Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2? On this page we compare the technical data and benchmark results of different CPUs.

The Google Tensor G2 has cores and threads with maximum working frequency of . The Google Tensor G2 was released on Q4/2022.

The Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 has cores with threads and of frequency. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 was released on Q4/2022.

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Specifications
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CPU generation and family

Let's find out which one of Google Tensor G2 and Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 is of a more recent generation, and what segment it belongs to.

  • Name
    Google Tensor G2 left arrow Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
  • Family
    Google Tensor left arrow Qualcomm Snapdragon
  • CPU group
    Google Tensor G2 left arrow Qualcomm Snapdragon 7/8 Gen 2
  • Segment
    Mobile left arrow Mobile
  • Generation
    2 left arrow 2
  • Predecessor
    Google Tensor left arrow Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
CPU Cores and Base Frequency

In this block we are going to compare Google Tensor G2 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 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.

  • CPU Cores / Threads
    8 / 8 left arrow 8 / 8
  • Core architecture
    hybrid (Prime / big.LITTLE) left arrow hybrid (Prime / big.LITTLE)
  • A-Core
    2x Cortex-X1 left arrow 1x Cortex-X3
  • B-Core
    2x Cortex-A78 left arrow 4x Cortex-A715/A710
  • C-Core
    4x Cortex-A55 left arrow 3x Cortex-A510
  • Hyperthreading / SMT
    No left arrow No
  • Overclocking
    No left arrow No
  • A-Core Frequency
    2.85 GHz left arrow 3.20 GHz
  • B-Core Frequency
    2.35 GHz left arrow 2.80 GHz
  • C-Core Frequency
    1.80 GHz left arrow 2.00 GHz
Internal Graphics

Common specifications for integrated graphics cards in Google Tensor G2 and Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 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 left arrow Qualcomm Adreno SD 8 G2
  • GPU frequency
    0.90 GHz left arrow 1.00 GHz
  • GPU (Turbo)
    No turbo left arrow No turbo
  • Execution units
    7 left arrow 0
  • Max. displays
    1 left arrow 0
  • Generation
    Vallhall 3 left arrow 7
  • Direct X
    12 left arrow 12.1
  • Technology
    4 nm left arrow 4 nm
  • Release date
    Q2/2021 left arrow Q4/2022
Hardware codec support

Let's compare the support of video codecs between Google Tensor G2 and Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. Hardware support of video decoding by embedded graphics cards directly affects the speed and quality of rendering videos.

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

To choose the best model between Google Tensor G2 and Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 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 left arrow LPDDR5-6400
  • Max. Memory
    12 GB left arrow 16 GB
  • Memory channels
    2 (Dual Channel) left arrow 4 (Quad Channel)
  • Bandwidth
    53.0 GB/s left arrow --
  • ECC
    No left arrow No
  • AES-NI
    No left arrow No
Thermal Management

Let's find out what TDP value would be better for Google Tensor G2 or Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2? 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 left arrow
Technical details

Here you can find a comparison of 2nd and 3rd level cache sizes for Google Tensor G2 and Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 CPUs along with a list of ISA extensions.

  • Technology
    4 nm left arrow 4 nm
  • Chip design
    Chiplet left arrow Chiplet
  • Socket
    N/A left arrow N/A
  • L2-Cache
    8.00 MB left arrow --
  • L3-Cache
    4.00 MB left arrow --
  • Architecture
    G2 left arrow Cortex-X3 / -A715 / -A510
  • Operating systems
    Android left arrow Android, Windows 10/11 (ARM)
  • Virtualization
    None left arrow None
  • Instruction set (ISA)
    ARMv8-A64 (64 bit) left arrow ARMv9-A64 (64 bit)
  • Release date
    Q4/2022 left arrow Q4/2022
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