Google Tensor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | |
CPU comparisonGoogle Tensor or Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 - 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 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 has 8 cores with 8 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 3.20 GHz. The CPU supports up to 16 GB of memory in 4 memory channels. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 was released in Q2/2022. |
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Google Tensor (3) | Family | Qualcomm Snapdragon (102) |
Google Tensor (1) | CPU group | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7/8 Gen 1 (3) |
1 | Generation | 1 |
G1 | Architecture | Cortex-X2 / -A710 / -A510 |
Mobile | Segment | Mobile |
-- | Predecessor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 |
Google Tensor G2 | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe 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 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 has 8 CPU cores and 8 threads can calculate simultaneously. The clock frequency of the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 is at 3.20 GHz. |
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Google Tensor | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 |
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 | 3.20 GHz 1x Kryo Prime |
2.25 GHz 2x Cortex-A76 |
B-Core | 2.75 GHz 3x Kryo Gold |
1.80 GHz 4x Cortex-A55 |
C-Core | 2.00 GHz 4x Kryo Silver |
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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Google Tensor | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 |
Google Tensor AI | AI hardware | Qualcomm AI engine |
Google Edge TPU @ 1.6 TOPS | AI specifications | Hexagon |
Internal GraphicsThe Google Tensor or Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 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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ARM Mali-G78 MP20 | GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 730 |
0.76 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.90 GHz |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
Vallhall 2 | GPU Generation | 7 |
5 nm | Technology | 4 nm |
1 | Max. displays | 0 |
20 | Compute units | -- |
320 | Shader | -- |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
-- | Max. GPU Memory | 8 GB |
12 | DirectX Version | 12.1 |
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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ARM Mali-G78 MP20 | GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 730 |
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 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec AVC | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeThe Google Tensor can use up to 12 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The maximum memory bandwidth is 53.0 GB/s. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 supports up to 16 GB of memory in 4 memory channels and achieves a memory bandwidth of up to 25.6 GB/s. |
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Google Tensor | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 |
LPDDR5-5500 | Memory | LPDDR5-6400 |
12 GB | Max. Memory | 16 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 4 (Quad Channel) |
53.0 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 25.6 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
8.00 MB | L2 Cache | 2.00 MB |
-- | L3 Cache | 6.00 MB |
-- | PCIe version | -- |
-- | PCIe lanes | -- |
-- | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe thermal design power (TDP for short) of the Google Tensor is 10 W, while the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 has a TDP of --. The TDP specifies the necessary cooling solution that is required to cool the processor sufficiently. |
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Google Tensor | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 |
10 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | -- |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe Google Tensor is manufactured in 5 nm and has 8.00 MB cache. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 is manufactured in 4 nm and has a 8.00 MB cache. |
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Google Tensor | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 |
5 nm | Technology | 4 nm |
Unknown | Chip design | Chiplet |
Armv8-A (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | Armv9-A (64 bit) |
-- | ISA extensions | -- |
-- | Socket | -- |
None | Virtualization | None |
No | AES-NI | No |
Android | Operating systems | Android, Windows 10 (ARM) |
Q4/2021 | Release date | Q2/2022 |
-- | Release price | -- |
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Google Tensor
8C 8T @ 2.80 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
Google Tensor
8C 8T @ 2.80 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
Google Tensor
8C 8T @ 2.80 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
Google Tensor
8C 8T @ 2.80 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
Google Tensor
ARM Mali-G78 MP20 @ 0.76 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
Qualcomm Adreno 730 @ 0.90 GHz |
Google Tensor
8C 8T @ 2.80 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
Google Tensor
8C 8T @ 2.80 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
Google Tensor
8C 8T @ 2.80 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
Google Tensor
8C 8T @ 2.80 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Google Tensor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 |
Google Pixel 6 Google Pixel 6 Pro |
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