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Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 | Google Tensor G2 | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 and the Google Tensor G2 and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 4 core processor released in Q3/2016 with the Google Tensor G2 which has 8 CPU cores and was introduced in Q4/2022. |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon (104) | Family | Google Tensor (3) |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 425/427 (2) | CPU group | Google Tensor G2 (1) |
3 | Generation | 2 |
Cortex-A53 | Architecture | G2 |
Mobile | Segment | Mobile |
-- | Predecessor | Google Tensor |
-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 is a 4 core processor with a clock frequency of 1.40 GHz. The processor can compute 4 threads at the same time. The Google Tensor G2 clocks with 2.85 GHz, has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel. |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 | Characteristic | Google Tensor G2 |
4 | Cores | 8 |
4 | Threads | 8 |
normal | Core architecture | hybrid (Prime / big.LITTLE) |
No | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
1.40 GHz 4x Cortex-A53 |
A-Core | 2.85 GHz 2x Cortex-X1 |
-- | B-Core | 2.35 GHz 2x Cortex-A78 |
-- | C-Core | 1.80 GHz 4x Cortex-A55 |
NPU AI performanceThe 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. |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 | Characteristic | Google Tensor G2 |
Qualcomm AI engine | AI hardware | Google Tensor AI |
Hexagon 536 | AI specifications | Google Edge TPU @ 4 TOPS |
-- | NPU + CPU + iGPU | -- |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)Graphics (iGPU) integrated into the processor not only enable image output without having to rely on a dedicated graphics solution, but can also efficiently accelerate video playback. |
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Qualcomm Adreno 308 | GPU | ARM Mali-G710 MP7 |
0.50 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.90 GHz |
0.50 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
3 | GPU Generation | Vallhall 3 |
28 nm | Technology | 4 nm |
0 | Max. displays | 1 |
-- | Compute units | 7 |
24 | Shader | -- |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
-- | Max. GPU Memory | -- |
11 | 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 308 | GPU | ARM Mali-G710 MP7 |
Decode | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VP9 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VP8 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec AV1 | Decode |
No | Codec AVC | Decode / Encode |
Decode | Codec VC-1 | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeUp to 4 GB of memory in a maximum of 2 memory channels is supported by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 425, while the Google Tensor G2 supports a maximum of 12 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 53.0 GB/s enabled. |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 | Characteristic | Google Tensor G2 |
LPDDR3-1333 | Memory | LPDDR5-5500 |
4 GB | Max. Memory | 12 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
10.7 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 53.0 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
-- | L2 Cache | 8.00 MB |
-- | L3 Cache | 4.00 MB |
-- | PCIe version | -- |
-- | PCIe lanes | -- |
-- | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 has a TDP of --. The TDP of the Google Tensor G2 is 10 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution. |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 | Characteristic | Google Tensor G2 |
-- | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 10 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 has 0.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 28 nm. The cache of Google Tensor G2 is at 12.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 4 nm. |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 | Characteristic | Google Tensor G2 |
28 nm | Technology | 4 nm |
Chiplet | 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 |
Q3/2016 | Release date | Q4/2022 |
-- | Release price | -- |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 425
4C 4T @ 1.40 GHz |
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Google Tensor G2
8C 8T @ 2.85 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 425
4C 4T @ 1.40 GHz |
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Google Tensor G2
8C 8T @ 2.85 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 425
4C 4T @ 1.40 GHz |
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Google Tensor G2
8C 8T @ 2.85 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 425
4C 4T @ 1.40 GHz |
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Google Tensor G2
8C 8T @ 2.85 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 425
Qualcomm Adreno 308 @ 0.50 GHz |
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Google Tensor G2
ARM Mali-G710 MP7 @ 0.90 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 425
4C 4T @ 1.40 GHz |
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Google Tensor G2
8C 8T @ 2.85 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 425
4C 4T @ 1.40 GHz |
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Google Tensor G2
8C 8T @ 2.85 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 425
4C 4T @ 1.40 GHz |
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Google Tensor G2
8C 8T @ 2.85 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 | Google Tensor G2 |
Unknown | Google Pixel 7 Google Pixel 7 Pro |