Google Tensor G2 vs Google Tensor G5
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In this comparison, we take a closer look at two SOCs, Google Tensor G2 vs Google Tensor G5, based on their benchmarks and specifications. The Google Tensor G2 features an 8-core CPU paired with the Mali-G715 MP7 GPU, while the Google Tensor G5 comes with an 8-core CPU and the PowerVR DXT-48-1536 GPU.
Why Google Tensor G5 is better than Google Tensor G2
- 33% Faster CPU clock speed (3.78 GHz vs 2.85 GHz)
- 117% faster single-core and 107% faster multi-core in Geekbench 6
- Newer ARMv9.2-A instruction set vs older ARMv8.4-A
- More advanced 3 nm process vs 5 nm
- 103% higher compute power (1.536 TFLOPS vs 0.759 TFLOPS)
- 79% higher AnTuTu score (1.32M vs 1.38M)
- 33% higher memory bandwidth (68.2 GB/s vs 51.2 GB/s)
- 67% higher memory clock speed (5333 MHz vs 3200 MHz)
Performance scores
CPU score
Google Tensor G2
50
Google Tensor G5
64
GPU score
Google Tensor G2
48
Google Tensor G5
68
Memory score
Google Tensor G2
74
Google Tensor G5
90
Total score
Google Tensor G2
58
Google Tensor G5
74
AnTuTu 10
Google Tensor G5 +79%
Google Tensor G2
740,583
Google Tensor G5
1,326,623
| CPU | 189,497 | 463,275 |
| GPU | 296,587 | 411,537 |
| MEM | 102,428 | 233,612 |
| UX | 152,071 | 212,199 |
| TOTAL | 740,583 | 1,326,623 |
Geekbench 6
Single-Core
Google Tensor G5 +117%
Google Tensor G2
1,058
Google Tensor G5
2,298
Multi-Core
Google Tensor G5 +107%
Google Tensor G2
3,039
Google Tensor G5
6,301
| Single-Core | 1,058 | 2,298 |
| Multi-Core | 3,039 | 6,301 |
Gaming FPS Support
BGMI/PUBG Mobile
Smooth preset
Google Tensor G2
60 FPS
Google Tensor G5
120 FPS
Ultra HD preset
Google Tensor G2
40 FPS
Google Tensor G5
60 FPS
Call of Duty Mobile
Low preset
Google Tensor G2
90 FPS
Google Tensor G5
120 FPS
Max preset
Google Tensor G2
Locked
Google Tensor G5
60 FPS
Free Fire
Smooth preset
Google Tensor G2
60 FPS
Google Tensor G5
60 FPS
Ultra preset
Google Tensor G2
40 FPS
Google Tensor G5
60 FPS
Genshin Impact
Low preset
Google Tensor G2
60 FPS
Google Tensor G5
60 FPS
Highest preset
Google Tensor G2
Locked
Google Tensor G5
60 FPS
Fortnite
Low preset
Google Tensor G2
60 FPS
Google Tensor G5
60 FPS
Epic preset
Google Tensor G2
Locked
Google Tensor G5
60 FPS
| Game | Google Tensor G2 | Google Tensor G5 |
|---|---|---|
| BGMI/PUBG Mobile |
60 FPS (Smooth)
40 FPS (Ultra HD) |
120 FPS (Smooth)
60 FPS (Ultra HD) |
| Call of Duty Mobile |
90 FPS (Low)
Locked (Max) |
120 FPS (Low)
60 FPS (Max) |
| Free Fire |
60 FPS (Smooth)
40 FPS (Ultra) |
60 FPS (Smooth)
60 FPS (Ultra) |
| Genshin Impact |
60 FPS (Low)
Locked (Highest) |
60 FPS (Low)
60 FPS (Highest) |
| Fortnite |
60 FPS (Low)
Locked (Epic) |
60 FPS (Low)
60 FPS (Epic) |
Note: "Locked" means restricted by the game or device. Shown FPS is the selectable option; performance may vary.
General
| SoC Name | Google Tensor G2 | Google Tensor G5 |
| Launch Date | October 2022 | August 2025 |
| Class | Flagship | Flagship |
| Model Number | GS201 | - |
| Manufacturing | Samsung | TSMC |
CPU
| Core Configuration | 2x 2.85 GHz - Cortex X1 2x 2.35 GHz - Cortex A78 4x 1.8 GHz - Cortex A55 |
1x 3.78GHz - Cortex X4 5x 3.05GHz - Cortex A725 2x 2.25GHz - Cortex A520 |
| CPU Cores | 8 | 8 |
| Max Clock Speed | 2850 MHz | 3780 MHz |
| Architecture | ARMv8.4-A | ARMv9.2-A |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | - |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB | - |
| Process Node | 5 nm | 3 nm |
| TDP | 7 W | 6 W |
GPU
| GPU | Mali-G710 MP7 | PowerVR DXT-48-1536 |
| GPU Architecture | Valhall 3rd gen | PowerVR D-Series |
| GPU Frequency | 848 MHz | 1100 MHz |
| Neural Processing Unit | Tensor Processing Unit | Tensor NPU |
| Shading Units | 448 | 128 |
| Compute Performance | 759.8 GFLOPS | 1.536 TFLOPS |
| Ray Tracing Support | No | No |
| Max Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120Hz |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.4 |
| OpenCL | 2.0 | 3.0 |
| DirectX | - | - |
Memory & Storage
| Memory Type | LPDDR5 | LPDDR5X |
| Frequency | 3200 MHz | 4266 MHz |
| Bus | 4x16-bit channels | 4x 16-bit |
| Max Bandwidth | 51.2 GB/s | 68.2 GB/s |
| Max RAM Size | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 4.0 |
ISP & Multimedia
| Max Camera | 108 MP | 1x 200MP |
| Max Display Resolution | 4K @ 60Hz | 3840 x 2400 |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 60FPS, 1080p @ 240FPS | 8K @ 30FPS, 4K @ 120FPS |
| Video Playback | 4K @ 60FPS | 8K @ 30FPS, 4K @ 120FPS |
| Video Codecs | H.264, H.265, VP9, AV1 | H.264, H.265, AV1, VP9 |
| Audio Codecs | AAC, MP3, WAV | AAC, AIFF, CAF, MP3, MP4, WAV |
Connectivity
| Modem | Samsung Exynos 5300 5G | Exynos 5400 5G |
| 4G | LTE Cat. 24 | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Download Speed | Up to 7.35 Gbps | 14.79 Gbps |
| Upload Speed | Up to 3.67 Gbps | 3.5 Gbps |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 6.0 |
| Navigation | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS |