Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c Gen 2 | Google Tensor | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c Gen 2 and the Google Tensor and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c Gen 2 8 core processor released in Q2/2021 with the Google Tensor which has 8 CPU cores and was introduced in Q4/2021. |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon (102) | Family | Google Tensor (3) |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c (2) | CPU group | Google Tensor (1) |
2 | Generation | 1 |
Kryo 468 | Architecture | G1 |
Mobile | Segment | Mobile |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c | Predecessor | -- |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c+ Gen 3 | Successor | Google Tensor G2 |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c Gen 2 is a 8 core processor with a clock frequency of 2.55 GHz. The processor can compute 8 threads at the same time. The Google Tensor clocks with 2.80 GHz, has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel. |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c Gen 2 | Characteristic | Google Tensor |
8 | Cores | 8 |
8 | Threads | 8 |
hybrid (big.LITTLE) | Core architecture | hybrid (Prime / big.LITTLE) |
No | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
2.55 GHz 2x Kryo 468 Gold |
A-Core | 2.80 GHz 2x Cortex-X1 |
2.55 GHz 6x Kryo 468 Silver |
B-Core | 2.25 GHz 2x Cortex-A76 |
-- | 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 7c Gen 2 | Characteristic | Google Tensor |
Qualcomm AI engine | AI hardware | Google Tensor AI |
Hexagon 692 @ 5 TOPS | AI specifications | Google Edge TPU @ 1.6 TOPS |
Internal GraphicsGraphics (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 618 | GPU | ARM Mali-G78 MP20 |
0.70 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.76 GHz |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
6 | GPU Generation | Vallhall 2 |
14 nm | Technology | 5 nm |
2 | Max. displays | 1 |
-- | Compute units | 20 |
128 | Shader | 320 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
4 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 618 | GPU | ARM Mali-G78 MP20 |
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 & PCIeUp to 16 GB of memory in a maximum of 2 memory channels is supported by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c Gen 2, while the Google Tensor 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 7c Gen 2 | Characteristic | Google Tensor |
LPDDR4X-4266 | Memory | LPDDR5-5500 |
16 GB | Max. Memory | 12 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
17.1 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 53.0 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
-- | L2 Cache | 8.00 MB |
-- | L3 Cache | -- |
-- | PCIe version | -- |
-- | PCIe lanes | -- |
-- | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c Gen 2 has a TDP of --. The TDP of the Google Tensor 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 7c Gen 2 | Characteristic | Google Tensor |
-- | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 10 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c Gen 2 has 0.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 8 nm. The cache of Google Tensor is at 8.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 5 nm. |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c Gen 2 | Characteristic | Google Tensor |
8 nm | Technology | 5 nm |
Chiplet | Chip design | Unknown |
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 |
Q2/2021 | Release date | Q4/2021 |
-- | Release price | -- |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c Gen 2
8C 8T @ 2.55 GHz |
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Google Tensor
8C 8T @ 2.80 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c Gen 2
8C 8T @ 2.55 GHz |
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Google Tensor
8C 8T @ 2.80 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c Gen 2
Qualcomm Adreno 618 @ 0.70 GHz |
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Google Tensor
ARM Mali-G78 MP20 @ 0.76 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c Gen 2
8C 8T @ 2.55 GHz |
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Google Tensor
8C 8T @ 2.80 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c Gen 2
8C 8T @ 2.55 GHz |
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Google Tensor
8C 8T @ 2.80 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c Gen 2
8C 8T @ 2.55 GHz |
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Google Tensor
8C 8T @ 2.80 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c Gen 2
8C 8T @ 2.55 GHz |
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Google Tensor
8C 8T @ 2.80 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c Gen 2
8C 8T @ 2.55 GHz |
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Google Tensor
8C 8T @ 2.80 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c Gen 2
8C 8T @ 2.55 GHz |
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Google Tensor
8C 8T @ 2.80 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c Gen 2 | Google Tensor |
Unknown | Google Pixel 6 Google Pixel 6 Pro |