Google Tensor G2 vs Google Tensor G5
Across 12 measured categories, the Google Tensor G5 comes out ahead.
I put the Google Tensor G2 and the Google Tensor G5 side by side to see how they really compare. On graphics, the Google Tensor G2 runs the Mali-G710 MP7 while the Google Tensor G5 runs the PowerVR DXT-48-1536. Below I go through the CPU, GPU, memory and connectivity, then the benchmark scores, so you can work out which one is the better fit for you.
Where each chip wins
Google Tensor G2
0 advantages
- No standout advantages for this chip.
Google Tensor G5
11 advantages
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6% higher AnTuTu score
13.27 Lakhs vs 12.50 Lakhs
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114% faster Geekbench multi-core score
6,301 vs 2,942
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63% faster Geekbench single-core score
2,298 vs 1,409
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930 MHz higher CPU clock
3780 MHz vs 2850 MHz
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Newer CPU architecture
ARMv9.2-A vs ARMv8.4-A
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Larger L3 cache
8 MB vs 4 MB
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2 nm smaller semiconductor size
3 nm vs 5 nm
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Higher GPU FLOPS
1689.6 GFLOPS vs 759.8 GFLOPS
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Newer memory type
LPDDR5X vs LPDDR5
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2,133 MHz higher RAM speed
5333 MHz vs 3200 MHz
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Newer storage standard
UFS 4.0 vs UFS 3.1
Benchmark charts
AnTuTu v11 Total
Geekbench Single-Core
Geekbench Multi-Core
Specifications Comparison
Here is how the Google Tensor G2 and the Google Tensor G5 compare across every spec. In each row, the stronger value is highlighted so the differences are easy to spot.
| Launch Date | October 2022 | August 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset Class | Flagship | Flagship |
| Manufacturer | ||
| Model Number | GS201 | GS501 |
| Total Cores | 8 | 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Core Configuration | 2x 2.85 GHz - Cortex X1 2x 2.35 GHz - Cortex A78 4x 1.8 GHz - Cortex A55 |
1x Cortex X4 - 3.78GHz 5x Cortex A725 - 3.05GHz 2x Cortex A520 - 2.25GHz |
| Max Frequency | 2850 MHz | 3780 MHz |
| Instruction Set | ARMv8.4-A | ARMv9.2-A |
| Process Node | 5 nm | 3 nm |
| Manufacturing | Samsung Foundry | TSMC |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 1 MB |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB | 8 MB |
| TDP | 7 W | 6 W |
| GPU Name | Mali-G710 MP7 | PowerVR DXT-48-1536 |
|---|---|---|
| GPU Frequency | 848 MHz | 1100 MHz |
| Shading Units | 448 | 128 |
| FLOPS | 759.8 GFLOPS | 1689.6 GFLOPS |
| Ray Tracing Support | No | No |
| NPU | Tensor Processing Unit | - |
| API Support | Vulkan 1.3, OpenGL ES 3.2, OpenCL 2.0 | Vulkan 1.4, OpenCL 3.0, OpenGL ES 3.2 |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5 | LPDDR5X |
|---|---|---|
| RAM Frequency | 3200 MHz | 5333 MHz |
| Memory Bus | 4x16-bit | 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 |
| Camera Support | 108 MP | 200MP |
|---|---|---|
| Video Capture | 4K at 60FPS, 1080p at 240FPS | 8K at 30FPS, 4K at 120FPS |
| Max Display Resolution | 4K at 60Hz | WQHD+ |
| Video Playback | 4K at 60FPS | 8K at 30FPS, 4K at 120FPS |
| Video Codecs | H.264, H.265, VP9, AV1 | H.264, H.265, HEVC, AV1, VP9 |
| Audio Codecs | AAC, MP3, WAV | AAC, AIFF, CAF, MP3, MP4, WAV |
| Modem | Exynos 5300 | Samsung Exynos 5400 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Network Support | 5G | 5G |
| Download Speed | 3.7 Gbps | 14.79 Gbps |
| Upload Speed | 1.25 Gbps | 3.5 Gbps |
| Wi-Fi | 6E | 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 6.0 |
| Navigation | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS |
Benchmark results
| Total | 12,50,149 | 13,26,623 |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | 4,48,605 | 4,63,275 |
| GPU | 2,81,299 | 4,11,537 |
| Memory | 2,04,601 | 2,33,612 |
| UX | 3,15,644 | 2,12,199 |
| Single-Core | 1,409 | 2,298 |
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| Multi-Core | 2,942 | 6,301 |
Overall Score
Each category scored out of 100.
| Category | Google Tensor G2 | Google Tensor G5 |
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