Google Tensor vs Google Tensor G2

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Google Tensor CPU1 vs CPU2 Google Tensor G2
Google Tensor Google Tensor G2

CPU comparison

Google Tensor 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 Google Tensor has 8 cores with 8 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 2.80 GHz. Up to 12 GB of memory is supported in 2 memory channels. The Google Tensor was released in Q4/2021.

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.
Google Tensor (4) Family Google Tensor (4)
Google Tensor (1) CPU group Google Tensor G2 (1)
1 Generation 2
G1 Architecture G2
Smartphone / Tablet Segment Smartphone / Tablet
-- Predecessor Google Tensor
Google Tensor G2 Successor --

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Google Tensor has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the Google Tensor is 2.80 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.

Google Tensor 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
2.80 GHz
2x Cortex-X1
A-Core 2.85 GHz
2x Cortex-X1
2.25 GHz
2x Cortex-A76
B-Core 2.35 GHz
2x Cortex-A78
1.80 GHz
4x Cortex-A55
C-Core 1.80 GHz
4x Cortex-A55

NPU AI performance

The performance values of the processor's AI unit. The isolated NPU performance is specified here, the total AI performance (NPU+CPU+iGPU) can be higher. Processors with support for artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) can process many calculations, especially audio, image and video processing, much faster than classic processors.

Google Tensor Characteristic Google Tensor G2
Google Tensor AI AI hardware Google Tensor AI
Google Edge TPU @ 1.6 TOPS AI specifications Google Edge TPU @ 4 TOPS
-- NPU + CPU + iGPU --

Integrated graphics (iGPU)

The Google Tensor 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.

ARM Mali-G78 MP20 GPU ARM Mali-G710 MP7
0.76 GHz GPU frequency 0.90 GHz
-- GPU (Turbo) --
Vallhall 2 GPU Generation Vallhall 3
5 nm Technology 4 nm
1 Max. displays 1
20 Compute units 7
320 Shader --
No Hardware Raytracing No
No Frame Generation No
-- Max. GPU Memory --
12 DirectX Version 12

Hardware codec support

A 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.

ARM Mali-G78 MP20 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
Decode Codec AV1 Decode
Decode / Encode Codec AVC Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode Codec VC-1 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode Codec JPEG Decode / Encode

Memory & PCIe

The Google Tensor can use up to 12 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The maximum memory bandwidth is 53.0 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.

Google Tensor Characteristic Google Tensor G2
LPDDR5-5500 Memory LPDDR5-5500
12 GB Max. Memory 12 GB
2 (Dual Channel) Memory channels 2 (Dual Channel)
53.0 GB/s Max. Bandwidth 53.0 GB/s
No ECC No
8.00 MB L2 Cache 8.00 MB
-- L3 Cache 4.00 MB
-- PCIe version --
-- PCIe lanes --
-- PCIe Bandwidth --

Thermal Management

The thermal design power (TDP for short) of the Google Tensor is 10 W, 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.

Google Tensor Characteristic Google Tensor G2
10 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 10 W
-- TDP (PL2) --
-- TDP up --
-- TDP down --
-- Tjunction max. --

Technical details

The Google Tensor is manufactured in 5 nm and has 8.00 MB cache. The Google Tensor G2 is manufactured in 4 nm and has a 12.00 MB cache.

Google Tensor Characteristic Google Tensor G2
5 nm Technology 4 nm
Unknown Chip design Chiplet
Armv8-A (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) Armv8-A (64 bit)
-- ISA extensions --
-- Socket --
None Virtualization None
No AES-NI No
Android Operating systems Android
Q4/2021 Release date Q4/2022
-- Release price --
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Average performance in benchmarks

Single core performance in 2 CPU benchmarks
Google Tensor (99%)
Google Tensor G2 (98%)
Multi core performance in 3 CPU benchmarks
Google Tensor (94%)
Google Tensor G2 (97%)

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Geekbench 6 is a partial load benchmark for modern computers, notebooks and smartphones. In the single-core test, only the fastest CPU core is measured. The test run simulates the performance in practice.
Google Tensor Google Tensor
8C 8T @ 2.80 GHz
1494 (100%)
Google Tensor G2 Google Tensor G2
8C 8T @ 2.85 GHz
1426 (95%)

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

The practical Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark tests the system's performance under partial load. The processor's maximum power consumption is far from being used up.
Google Tensor Google Tensor
8C 8T @ 2.80 GHz
3639 (100%)
Google Tensor G2 Google Tensor G2
8C 8T @ 2.85 GHz
3342 (92%)

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Geekbench 5 is a cross plattform benchmark that heavily uses the systems memory. A fast memory will push the result a lot. The single-core test only uses one CPU core, the amount of cores or hyperthreading ability doesn't count.
Google Tensor Google Tensor
8C 8T @ 2.80 GHz
1043 (98%)
Google Tensor G2 Google Tensor G2
8C 8T @ 2.85 GHz
1068 (100%)

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Geekbench 5 is a cross plattform benchmark that heavily uses the systems memory. A fast memory will push the result a lot. The multi-core test involves all CPU cores and taks a big advantage of hyperthreading.
Google Tensor Google Tensor
8C 8T @ 2.80 GHz
2915 (93%)
Google Tensor G2 Google Tensor G2
8C 8T @ 2.85 GHz
3149 (100%)

iGPU - FP32 Performance (Single-precision GFLOPS)

The theoretical computing performance of the internal graphics unit of the processor with simple accuracy (32 bit) in GFLOPS. GFLOPS indicates how many billion floating point operations the iGPU can perform per second.
Google Tensor Google Tensor
ARM Mali-G78 MP20 @ 0.76 GHz
1943 (100%)
Google Tensor G2 Google Tensor G2
ARM Mali-G710 MP7 @ 0.90 GHz
700 (36%)

AnTuTu 9 Benchmark

The AnTuTu 9 benchmark is very well suited to measuring the performance of a smartphone. AnTuTu 9 is quite heavy on 3D graphics and can now also use the "Metal" graphics interface. In AnTuTu, memory and UX (user experience) are also tested by simulating browser and app usage. AnTuTu version 9 can compare any ARM CPU running on Android or iOS. Devices may not be directly comparable when benchmarked on different operating systems.

In the AnTuTu 9 benchmark, the single-core performance of a processor is only slightly weighted. The rating is made up of the multi-core performance of the processor, the speed of the working memory, and the performance of the internal graphics.
Google Tensor Google Tensor
8C 8T @ 2.80 GHz
691770 (88%)
Google Tensor G2 Google Tensor G2
8C 8T @ 2.85 GHz
789419 (100%)

AI performance (NPU)

The performance values of the processor's AI unit. The isolated NPU performance is given here, the total AI performance (NPU+CPU+iGPU) can be higher.

Processors 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. The performance is given in the number (trillions) of arithmetic operations per second (TOPS).
Google Tensor Google Tensor
8C 8T @ 2.80 GHz
1.6 (40%)
Google Tensor G2 Google Tensor G2
8C 8T @ 2.85 GHz
4 (100%)

AnTuTu 8 Benchmark

The AnTuTu 8 Benchmark measures the performance of a SoC. AnTuTu benchmarks the CPU, GPU, Memory as well as the UX (User Experience) by simulating browser and app usage. AnTuTu can benchmark any ARM CPU that runs under Android or iOS. Devices may not be directly compareable if the benchmark has been performed under different operating systems.

In the AnTuTu 8 benchmark, the single-core performance of a processor is only slightly weighted. The evaluation consists of the multi-core performance of the processor, the speed of the RAM and the performance of the internal graphics.
Google Tensor Google Tensor
8C 8T @ 2.80 GHz
612494 (100%)
Google Tensor G2 Google Tensor G2
8C 8T @ 2.85 GHz
0 (0%)

Devices using this processor

Google Tensor Google Tensor G2
Google Pixel 6
Google Pixel 6 Pro
Google Pixel 7
Google Pixel 7 Pro

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