Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | Google Tensor G2 | |
CPU comparisonQualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 or Google Tensor G2 - which processor is faster? In this comparison we look at the differences and analyze which of these two CPUs is better. We compare the technical data and benchmark results.
The Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 has 8 cores with 8 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 3.20 GHz. Up to 16 GB of memory is supported in 4 memory channels. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 was released in Q2/2022. The Google Tensor G2 has 8 cores with 8 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 2.85 GHz. The CPU supports up to 12 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The Google Tensor G2 was released in Q4/2022. |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon (102) | Family | Google Tensor (3) |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 7/8 Gen 1 (3) | CPU group | Google Tensor G2 (1) |
1 | Generation | 2 |
Cortex-X2 / -A710 / -A510 | Architecture | G2 |
Mobile | Segment | Mobile |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | Predecessor | Google Tensor |
-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 is 3.20 GHz while the Google Tensor G2 has 8 CPU cores and 8 threads can calculate simultaneously. The clock frequency of the Google Tensor G2 is at 2.85 GHz. |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | Characteristic | Google Tensor G2 |
8 | Cores | 8 |
8 | Threads | 8 |
hybrid (Prime / big.LITTLE) | Core architecture | hybrid (Prime / big.LITTLE) |
No | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
3.20 GHz 1x Kryo Prime |
A-Core | 2.85 GHz 2x Cortex-X1 |
2.75 GHz 3x Kryo Gold |
B-Core | 2.35 GHz 2x Cortex-A78 |
2.00 GHz 4x Kryo Silver |
C-Core | 1.80 GHz 4x Cortex-A55 |
Artificial Intelligence and Machine LearningProcessors with the support of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) can process many calculations, especially audio, image and video processing, much faster than classic processors. Algorithms for ML improve their performance the more data they have collected via software. ML tasks can be processed up to 10,000 times faster than with a classic processor. |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | Characteristic | Google Tensor G2 |
Qualcomm AI engine | AI hardware | Google Tensor AI |
Hexagon | AI specifications | Google Edge TPU @ 4 TOPS |
Internal GraphicsThe Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 or Google Tensor G2 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short. The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die. |
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Qualcomm Adreno 730 | GPU | ARM Mali-G710 MP7 |
0.90 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.90 GHz |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
7 | GPU Generation | Vallhall 3 |
4 nm | Technology | 4 nm |
0 | Max. displays | 1 |
-- | Compute units | 7 |
-- | Shader | -- |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
8 GB | Max. GPU Memory | -- |
12.1 | DirectX Version | 12 |
Hardware codec supportA photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos. |
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Qualcomm Adreno 730 | GPU | ARM Mali-G710 MP7 |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec VP9 | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec VP8 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec AV1 | Decode |
Decode | Codec AVC | Decode / Encode |
Decode | Codec VC-1 | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeThe Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 can use up to 16 GB of memory in 4 memory channels. The maximum memory bandwidth is 25.6 GB/s. The Google Tensor G2 supports up to 12 GB of memory in 2 memory channels and achieves a memory bandwidth of up to 53.0 GB/s. |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | Characteristic | Google Tensor G2 |
LPDDR5-6400 | Memory | LPDDR5-5500 |
16 GB | Max. Memory | 12 GB |
4 (Quad Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
25.6 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 53.0 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
2.00 MB | L2 Cache | 8.00 MB |
6.00 MB | L3 Cache | 4.00 MB |
-- | PCIe version | -- |
-- | PCIe lanes | -- |
-- | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe thermal design power (TDP for short) of the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 is --, while the Google Tensor G2 has a TDP of 10 W. The TDP specifies the necessary cooling solution that is required to cool the processor sufficiently. |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | Characteristic | Google Tensor G2 |
-- | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 10 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 is manufactured in 4 nm and has 8.00 MB cache. The Google Tensor G2 is manufactured in 4 nm and has a 12.00 MB cache. |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | Characteristic | Google Tensor G2 |
4 nm | Technology | 4 nm |
Chiplet | Chip design | Chiplet |
Armv9-A (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | Armv8-A (64 bit) |
-- | ISA extensions | -- |
-- | Socket | -- |
None | Virtualization | None |
No | AES-NI | No |
Android, Windows 10 (ARM) | Operating systems | Android |
Q2/2022 | Release date | Q4/2022 |
-- | Release price | -- |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Google Tensor G2
8C 8T @ 2.85 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Google Tensor G2
8C 8T @ 2.85 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Google Tensor G2
8C 8T @ 2.85 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Google Tensor G2
8C 8T @ 2.85 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
Qualcomm Adreno 730 @ 0.90 GHz |
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Google Tensor G2
ARM Mali-G710 MP7 @ 0.90 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Google Tensor G2
8C 8T @ 2.85 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Google Tensor G2
8C 8T @ 2.85 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Google Tensor G2
8C 8T @ 2.85 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | Google Tensor G2 |
Unknown | Google Pixel 7 Google Pixel 7 Pro |