Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | Google Tensor | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 and the Google Tensor and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 8 core processor released in Q1/2022 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 7/8 Gen 1 (3) | CPU group | Google Tensor (1) |
1 | Generation | 1 |
Cortex-X2 / -A710 / -A510 | Architecture | G1 |
Mobile | Segment | Mobile |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | Predecessor | -- |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Successor | Google Tensor G2 |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 is a 8 core processor with a clock frequency of 3.00 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 8 Gen 1 | Characteristic | Google Tensor |
8 | Cores | 8 |
8 | Threads | 8 |
hybrid (Prime / big.LITTLE) | Core architecture | hybrid (Prime / big.LITTLE) |
No | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
3.00 GHz 1x Kryo Prime |
A-Core | 2.80 GHz 2x Cortex-X1 |
2.50 GHz 3x Kryo Gold |
B-Core | 2.25 GHz 2x Cortex-A76 |
1.80 GHz 4x Kryo Silver |
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 8 Gen 1 | Characteristic | Google Tensor |
Qualcomm AI engine | AI hardware | Google Tensor AI |
Hexagon 780 @ 26 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 730 | GPU | ARM Mali-G78 MP20 |
0.82 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.76 GHz |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
7 | GPU Generation | Vallhall 2 |
4 nm | Technology | 5 nm |
0 | Max. displays | 1 |
-- | Compute units | 20 |
-- | Shader | 320 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
8 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 730 | GPU | ARM Mali-G78 MP20 |
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 |
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 4 memory channels is supported by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, 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 8 Gen 1 | Characteristic | Google Tensor |
LPDDR5-6400 | Memory | LPDDR5-5500 |
16 GB | Max. Memory | 12 GB |
4 (Quad Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
51.2 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 53.0 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
2.00 MB | L2 Cache | 8.00 MB |
6.00 MB | L3 Cache | -- |
-- | PCIe version | -- |
-- | PCIe lanes | -- |
-- | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 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 8 Gen 1 | Characteristic | Google Tensor |
-- | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 10 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 has 8.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 4 nm. The cache of Google Tensor is at 8.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 5 nm. |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | Characteristic | Google Tensor |
4 nm | Technology | 5 nm |
Chiplet | Chip design | Unknown |
Armv9-A (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | Armv8-A (64 bit) |
-- | ISA extensions | -- |
-- | Socket | -- |
None | Virtualization | None |
No | AES-NI | No |
Android, Windows 10 (ARM) | Operating systems | Android |
Q1/2022 | Release date | Q4/2021 |
-- | Release price | -- |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
8C 8T @ 3.00 GHz |
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Google Tensor
8C 8T @ 2.80 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
8C 8T @ 3.00 GHz |
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Google Tensor
8C 8T @ 2.80 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
8C 8T @ 3.00 GHz |
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Google Tensor
8C 8T @ 2.80 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
8C 8T @ 3.00 GHz |
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Google Tensor
8C 8T @ 2.80 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
Qualcomm Adreno 730 @ 0.82 GHz |
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Google Tensor
ARM Mali-G78 MP20 @ 0.76 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
8C 8T @ 3.00 GHz |
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Google Tensor
8C 8T @ 2.80 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
8C 8T @ 3.00 GHz |
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Google Tensor
8C 8T @ 2.80 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
8C 8T @ 3.00 GHz |
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Google Tensor
8C 8T @ 2.80 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
8C 8T @ 3.00 GHz |
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Google Tensor
8C 8T @ 2.80 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | Google Tensor |
Xiaomi 12 Pro | Google Pixel 6 Google Pixel 6 Pro |