Qualcomm Snapdragon 678 | Google Tensor G2 | |
CPU comparisonQualcomm Snapdragon 678 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 678 has 8 cores with 8 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 2.20 GHz. Up to 8 GB of memory is supported in 2 memory channels. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 678 was released in Q4/2020. 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 675/678 (2) | CPU group | Google Tensor G2 (1) |
7 | Generation | 2 |
Kryo 460 | Architecture | G2 |
Mobile | Segment | Mobile |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 675 | Predecessor | Google Tensor |
-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Qualcomm Snapdragon 678 is a 8 core processor with a clock frequency of 2.20 GHz. The Google Tensor G2 has 8 CPU cores with a clock frequency of 2.85 GHz. |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 678 | Characteristic | Google Tensor G2 |
8 | Cores | 8 |
8 | Threads | 8 |
hybrid (big.LITTLE) | Core architecture | hybrid (Prime / big.LITTLE) |
No | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
2.20 GHz 2x Kryo 460 Gold |
A-Core | 2.85 GHz 2x Cortex-X1 |
1.70 GHz 6x Kryp 460 Silver |
B-Core | 2.35 GHz 2x Cortex-A78 |
-- | 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 678 | Characteristic | Google Tensor G2 |
Qualcomm AI engine | AI hardware | Google Tensor AI |
Hexagon 685 @ 3 TOPS | AI specifications | Google Edge TPU @ 4 TOPS |
Internal GraphicsThe integrated graphics unit of a processor is not only responsible for the pure image output on the system, but can also significantly increase the efficiency of the system with the support of modern video codecs. |
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Qualcomm Adreno 612 | GPU | ARM Mali-G710 MP7 |
0.85 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.90 GHz |
0.85 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
6 | GPU Generation | Vallhall 3 |
11 nm | Technology | 4 nm |
0 | Max. displays | 1 |
-- | Compute units | 7 |
-- | Shader | -- |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
-- | 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 612 | GPU | ARM Mali-G710 MP7 |
Decode | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | Decode / Encode |
Decode | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
Decode | Codec VP9 | Decode / Encode |
Decode | 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 678 supports a maximum of 8 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The Google Tensor G2 can connect up to 12 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 678 | Characteristic | Google Tensor G2 |
LPDDR4X-3733 | Memory | LPDDR5-5500 |
8 GB | Max. Memory | 12 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
14.9 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 TDP (Thermal Design Power) of a processor specifies the required cooling solution. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 678 has a TDP of --, that of the Google Tensor G2 is 10 W. |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 678 | Characteristic | Google Tensor G2 |
-- | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 10 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe Qualcomm Snapdragon 678 has a 0.00 MB cache, while the Google Tensor G2 cache has a total of 12.00 MB. |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 678 | Characteristic | Google Tensor G2 |
11 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 |
Q4/2020 | Release date | Q4/2022 |
-- | Release price | -- |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 678
8C 8T @ 2.20 GHz |
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Google Tensor G2
8C 8T @ 2.85 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 678
8C 8T @ 2.20 GHz |
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Google Tensor G2
8C 8T @ 2.85 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 678
8C 8T @ 2.20 GHz |
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Google Tensor G2
8C 8T @ 2.85 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 678
8C 8T @ 2.20 GHz |
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Google Tensor G2
8C 8T @ 2.85 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 678
8C 8T @ 2.20 GHz |
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Google Tensor G2
8C 8T @ 2.85 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 678
Qualcomm Adreno 612 @ 0.85 GHz |
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Google Tensor G2
ARM Mali-G710 MP7 @ 0.90 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 678
8C 8T @ 2.20 GHz |
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Google Tensor G2
8C 8T @ 2.85 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 678
8C 8T @ 2.20 GHz |
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Google Tensor G2
8C 8T @ 2.85 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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