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Google Tensor G2 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1

Google Tensor G2

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The Google Tensor G2 SoC is a chip that was developed by Google and Samsung for the Google Pixel smarthpones. It is the successor to the Google Tensor G1 and still integrates the same CPU cores. This processor part includes two fast ARM Cortex-X1 cores at up to 2.85 GHz (up from 2.8 GHz of the G1), two mid-range Cortex-A78 cores at up to 2.35 GHz and four small ARM Cortex-A55 efficiency cores with up to 1.8 GHz. The caches are identical with 4 MB CPU L3 cache and 8 MB system level cache. Therefore, the CPU performance is very similar to the first generation of the Tensor SoC.

A big upgrade is the new TPU, which should be more powerful and power efficient compared to its predecessor. In our tests, the AI performance is about 50% higher.

The iGPU was also improved, and now uses a more modern ARM Mali G710 architecture with 7 cores.

The chip also integrates a Titan M2 security processor, a LPDDR5 memory controller, and an ISP for 10-bit HDR / 4k/60 video and 108 MP cameras.

The SoC is manufactured in 5nm at Samsung.

Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1

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The Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 Mobile Platform is a high-end SoC for smartphones that was introduced in late 2021 and manufactured in 4 nm at Samsung. Integrates one “Prime Core” based on a ARM Cortex-X2 architecture clocked at up to 3 GHz. Three more performance cores are based on the Cortex-A710 but clocked up to 2.5 GHz. Furthermore, four energy saving cores are integrated that are based on the ARM Cortex-A510 architecture and clocked at up to 1.8 GHz. All cores can use the shared 6 MB level 3 cache.

Compared to the Snapdragon 888 (Plus), the CPU part gains 20% performance and 30% power savings according to Qualcomm. This means that the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 is the fastest CPU for Android based smartphones and should be positioned between the Apple A13 and A14 CPU.

The integrated AI Engine can offer up to 4x faster AI performance thanks to the bigger Tensor engine. The 18-Bit-Spectra-ISP also saw some big improvements and is now called Snapdragon Sight.

The integrated Adreno 730 offers a 30% graphics boost compared to the previous Adreno 660.

The integrated Snapdragon X65 5G modem is also new and offers faster transfer rates (up to 10 Gbps download and 3 Gbps upload). The FastConnect 6900 offers support for the current Wifi 6E and Bluetooth 5.2.

ModelGoogle Tensor G2Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
SeriesGoogle Qualcomm Snapdragon
CodenameCortex X1 / A76 / A55Cortex-X2 / A710 / A510 (Kryo) Waipio
Clock1800 - 2850 MHz1800 - 2995 MHz
L3 Cache4 MB6 MB
Cores / Threads8 / 88 / 8
1 x 3.0 GHz ARM Cortex-X2
3 x 2.5 GHz ARM Cortex-A710
4 x 1.8 GHz ARM Cortex-A510
Technology5 nm4 nm
FeaturesARM Mali-G78MP20 GPUAdreno 730 GPU, Spectra ISP, Hexagon, X65 5G Modem, FastConnect 6900 WiFi, LPDDR5-6400 Memory Controller
iGPUARM Mali-G710 MP7Qualcomm Adreno 730
ArchitectureARMARM v9
Announced
Manufacturerstore.google.com
Series: Snapdragon Cortex-X2 / A710 / A510 (Kryo) Waipio
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 compare1.8 - 3.2 GHz8 / 8 cores6 MB L3
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 « 1.8 - 3 GHz8 / 8 cores6 MB L3

Benchmarks

3DMark - 3DMark Sling Shot Extreme (ES 3.1) Unlimited Physics
min: 4086     avg: 4596     median: 4672 (55%)     max: 4983 Points
3DMark - 3DMark Sling Shot (ES 3.0) Unlimited Physics
min: 4336     avg: 4765     median: 4875 (56%)     max: 4985 Points
Geekbench 6.2 - Geekbench 6.2 Single-Core
min: 1428     avg: 1452     median: 1450 (39%)     max: 1480 Points
1610 Points (43%)
Geekbench 6.2 - Geekbench 6.2 Multi-Core
min: 3383     avg: 3638     median: 3600 (14%)     max: 3967 Points
3860 Points (15%)
Geekbench 5.5 - Geekbench 5.1 - 5.4 64 Bit Single-Core
min: 1036     avg: 1053     median: 1049 (44%)     max: 1078 Points
Geekbench 5.5 - Geekbench 5.1 - 5.4 64 Bit Multi-Core
min: 3093     avg: 3198     median: 3217 (6%)     max: 3265 Points
Geekbench 5.0 - Geekbench 5.0 64 Bit Single-Core
1069 Points (5%)
Geekbench 5.0 - Geekbench 5.0 64 Bit Multi-Core
min: 3272     avg: 3277     median: 3276.5 (10%)     max: 3281 Points
Geekbench 4.4 - Geekbench 4.1 - 4.4 64 Bit Single-Core
min: 4771     avg: 4784     median: 4782 (48%)     max: 4800 Points
min: 6273     avg: 6608     median: 6668 (67%)     max: 6984 Points
Geekbench 4.4 - Geekbench 4.1 - 4.4 64 Bit Multi-Core
min: 12110     avg: 12684     median: 12839.5 (14%)     max: 12946 Points
min: 14289     avg: 15053     median: 15021 (16%)     max: 15948 Points
Geekbench 4.0 - Geekbench 4.0 64 Bit Single-Core
min: 4609     avg: 4625     median: 4624.5 (63%)     max: 4640 Points
5038 Points (69%)
Geekbench 4.0 - Geekbench 4.0 64 Bit Multi-Core
min: 12072     avg: 12113     median: 12112.5 (30%)     max: 12153 Points
13465 Points (33%)
Geekbench 3 - Geekbench 3 64 Bit Multi-Core
min: 13256     avg: 13487     median: 13486.5 (21%)     max: 13717 Points
7296 Points (11%)
Geekbench 3 - Geekbench 3 64 Bit Single-Core
min: 4061     avg: 4137     median: 4137 (62%)     max: 4213 Points
3017 Points (45%)
Geekbench 2 - 32 Bit - Geekbench Stream
4412 Points (36%)
Geekbench 2 - 32 Bit - Geekbench Memory
8709 Points (79%)
Geekbench 2 - 32 Bit - Geekbench Floating Point
12775 Points (25%)
Geekbench 2 - 32 Bit - Geekbench Integer
5715 Points (12%)
Geekbench 2 - 32 Bit - Geekbench Total Score
8654 Points (23%)
Mozilla Kraken 1.1 - Kraken 1.1 Total Score *
min: 919.6     avg: 992     median: 1011.5 (1%)     max: 1074.5 ms
min: 813.5     avg: 1010     median: 897.3 (1%)     max: 1440.1 ms
Sunspider - Sunspider 1.0 Total Score *
min: 298     avg: 300.7     median: 300.7 (3%)     max: 303.3 ms
302.5 ms (3%)
Octane V2 - Octane V2 Total Score
min: 43817     avg: 45221     median: 44948 (39%)     max: 47939 Points
min: 27730     avg: 42391     median: 45945 (40%)     max: 50626 Points
WebXPRT 4 - WebXPRT 4 Score
min: 90     avg: 98.6     median: 98 (28%)     max: 111 Points
min: 68     avg: 93     median: 92.5 (27%)     max: 119 Points
WebXPRT 3 - WebXPRT 3 Score
min: 98     avg: 110     median: 98 (20%)     max: 134 Points
min: 79     avg: 142.9     median: 151 (31%)     max: 193 Points
Antutu v9 - AnTuTu v9 Total Score
min: 619727     avg: 692109     median: 657414 (40%)     max: 773857 Points
Antutu v9 - AnTuTu v9 CPU
min: 148269     avg: 185009     median: 186042 (51%)     max: 206520 Points
PCMark for Android - PCM f. Android Storage 2.0 random write internal
min: 58.7     avg: 60.1     median: 60.1 (44%)     max: 61.5 MB/s
min: 36.15     avg: 47.6     median: 43.5 (32%)     max: 69.62 MB/s
PCMark for Android - PCM f. Android Storage 2.0 seq write internal
min: 511.8     avg: 513     median: 512.7 (16%)     max: 513.66 MB/s
min: 831     avg: 1096     median: 1169.1 (36%)     max: 1193.1 MB/s
PCMark for Android - PCM f. Android Storage 2.0 random read internal
min: 23.61     avg: 27.3     median: 27.3 (33%)     max: 30.92 MB/s
min: 29.04     avg: 32.6     median: 30.1 (37%)     max: 42.71 MB/s
PCMark for Android - PCM f. Android Storage 2.0 seq read internal
min: 721.29     avg: 1148     median: 1147.6 (32%)     max: 1573.94 MB/s
min: 1283     avg: 1482     median: 1526.6 (42%)     max: 1662.25 MB/s
PCMark for Android - PCM f. Android Storage 2.0 score
min: 23085     avg: 26691     median: 26679.5 (42%)     max: 30321 Points
PCMark for Android - PCM f. Android Work Score 3.0
min: 10530     avg: 11184     median: 11397 (53%)     max: 11736 Points
PCMark for Android - PCM f. Android Work Score 2.0
min: 11351     avg: 11629     median: 11628.5 (76%)     max: 11906 Points
CrossMark - CrossMark Overall
min: 886     avg: 900     median: 895 (34%)     max: 934 Points
Power Consumption - Geekbench 5.5 Power Consumption 150cd *
min: 3.6     avg: 5.8     median: 6.5 (3%)     max: 7.34 Watt
Power Consumption - Idle Power Consumption 150cd 1min *
min: 0.751     avg: 1.2     median: 1 (1%)     max: 2.18 Watt

Average Benchmarks Google Tensor G2 → 100% n=26

Average Benchmarks Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 → 112% n=26

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