Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 vs Google Tensor G2
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In this comparison, we take a closer look at two SOCs, Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 vs Google Tensor G2, based on their benchmarks and specifications. The Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 features an 8-core CPU paired with the Adreno 730 GPU, while the Google Tensor G2 comes with an 8-core CPU and the Mali-G710 MP7 GPU.
Why Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 is better than Google Tensor G2
- 5% Faster CPU clock speed (3.00 GHz vs 2.85 GHz)
- 33% higher AnTuTu score (984K vs 740K)
- 18% faster single-core and 21% faster multi-core in Geekbench 6
- Larger L3 cache (8 MB vs 4 MB)
- Built on an advanced 4nm process vs 5nm
Why Google Tensor G2 is better than Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
- 4% higher GPU frequency (848 MHz vs 818 MHz)
Performance scores
CPU score
Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
54
Google Tensor G2
50
GPU score
Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
56
Google Tensor G2
48
Memory score
Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
73
Google Tensor G2
74
Total score
Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
61
Google Tensor G2
58
AnTuTu 10
Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 +33%
Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
984,882
Google Tensor G2
740,583
| CPU | 220,951 | 189,497 |
| GPU | 428,498 | 296,587 |
| MEM | 169,739 | 102,428 |
| UX | 165,694 | 152,071 |
| TOTAL | 984,882 | 740,583 |
Geekbench 6
Single-Core
Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 +18%
Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
1,247
Google Tensor G2
1,058
Multi-Core
Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 +21%
Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
3,675
Google Tensor G2
3,039
| Single-Core | 1,247 | 1,058 |
| Multi-Core | 3,675 | 3,039 |
Gaming FPS Support
BGMI/PUBG Mobile
Smooth preset
Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
120 FPS
Google Tensor G2
60 FPS
Ultra HD preset
Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
60 FPS
Google Tensor G2
40 FPS
Call of Duty Mobile
Low preset
Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
120 FPS
Google Tensor G2
90 FPS
Max preset
Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
60 FPS
Google Tensor G2
Locked
Free Fire
Smooth preset
Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
60 FPS
Google Tensor G2
60 FPS
Ultra preset
Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
60 FPS
Google Tensor G2
40 FPS
Genshin Impact
Low preset
Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
60 FPS
Google Tensor G2
60 FPS
Highest preset
Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
60 FPS
Google Tensor G2
Locked
Fortnite
Low preset
Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
120 FPS
Google Tensor G2
60 FPS
Epic preset
Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
60 FPS
Google Tensor G2
Locked
| Game | Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | Google Tensor G2 |
|---|---|---|
| BGMI/PUBG Mobile |
120 FPS (Smooth)
60 FPS (Ultra HD) |
60 FPS (Smooth)
40 FPS (Ultra HD) |
| Call of Duty Mobile |
120 FPS (Low)
60 FPS (Max) |
90 FPS (Low)
Locked (Max) |
| Free Fire |
60 FPS (Smooth)
60 FPS (Ultra) |
60 FPS (Smooth)
40 FPS (Ultra) |
| Genshin Impact |
60 FPS (Low)
60 FPS (Highest) |
60 FPS (Low)
Locked (Highest) |
| Fortnite |
120 FPS (Low)
60 FPS (Epic) |
60 FPS (Low)
Locked (Epic) |
Note: "Locked" means restricted by the game or device. Shown FPS is the selectable option; performance may vary.
General
| SoC Name | Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | Google Tensor G2 |
| Launch Date | December 2021 | October 2022 |
| Class | Flagship | Flagship |
| Model Number | SM8450 | GS201 |
| Manufacturing | Samsung | Samsung |
CPU
| Core Configuration | 1x 3 GHz - Cortex-X2 3x 2.5 GHz - Cortex-A710 4x 1.8 GHz - Cortex-A510 |
2x 2.85 GHz - Cortex X1 2x 2.35 GHz - Cortex A78 4x 1.8 GHz - Cortex A55 |
| CPU Cores | 8 | 8 |
| Max Clock Speed | 3000 MHz | 2850 MHz |
| Architecture | ARMv9-A | ARMv8.4-A |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 512 KB |
| L3 Cache | 6 MB | 4 MB |
| Process Node | 4 nm | 5 nm |
| TDP | 5.3 W | 7 W |
GPU
| GPU | Adreno 730 | Mali-G710 MP7 |
| GPU Architecture | Adreno 700 | Valhall 3rd gen |
| GPU Frequency | 818 MHz | 848 MHz |
| Neural Processing Unit | Hexagon NPU | Tensor Processing Unit |
| Shading Units | 512 | 448 |
| Compute Performance | 1.67 TFLOPS | 759.8 GFLOPS |
| Ray Tracing Support | No | No |
| Max Refresh Rate | 120 Hz (4K) | 120 Hz |
| Vulkan | 1.1 | 1.3 |
| OpenCL | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| DirectX | 12.1 | - |
Memory & Storage
| Memory Type | LPDDR5 | LPDDR5 |
| Frequency | 3200 MHz | 3200 MHz |
| Bus | 4x16-bit channels | 4x16-bit channels |
| Max Bandwidth | 51.2 GB/s | 51.2 GB/s |
| Max RAM Size | 24 GB | 16 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.1 |
ISP & Multimedia
| Max Camera | 200 MP (single) | 108 MP |
| Max Display Resolution | 3840x2160 | 4K @ 60Hz |
| Video Recording | 8K @ 30 FPS; 4K @ 120 FPS | 4K @ 60FPS, 1080p @ 240FPS |
| Video Playback | 8K @ 30 FPS; 4K @ 120 FPS | 4K @ 60FPS |
| Video Codecs | H.264, H.265, VP8, VP9 | H.264, H.265, VP9, AV1 |
| Audio Codecs | AAC, AIFF, CAF, MP3, MP4, WAV | AAC, MP3, WAV |
Connectivity
| Modem | Snapdragon X65 5G | Samsung Exynos 5300 5G |
| 4G | LTE Cat.24 (FDD/TDD) | LTE Cat. 24 |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Download Speed | Up to 10 Gbps | Up to 7.35 Gbps |
| Upload Speed | Up to 3.67 Gbps | Up to 3.67 Gbps |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.2 |
| Navigation | GPS, GLONASS, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS, SBAS, NavIC | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS |