Samsung Exynos 1480 vs Google Tensor G2

The Google Tensor G2, introduced at the end of 2022, is designed for Google's high-end smartphones and focuses on AI performance.

It is manufactured using a 5 nm process, utilizes an ARM-based G2 architecture with an octa-core design, 8 MB Level 2 cache, 4 MB Level 3 cache, and 53 GB/s memory bandwidth. The integrated graphics unit is an ARM Mali-G710 MP7. The Samsung Exynos 1480, unveiled in early 2024, targets Samsung's mid-range devices.

It is manufactured using Samsung's more modern 4 nm process and employs an octa-core design with Cortex-A78 and Cortex-A55 cores. Specific cache information or maximum memory bandwidth is not available. Graphics processing is handled by the Samsung Xclipse 530. In single-core performance, the Google Tensor G2 shows a clear advantage of over 10 percent in some benchmarks.

The multi-core performance of both processors is closely matched. For gaming, both graphics solutions offer solid performance; the Samsung Exynos 1480 could enable more efficient graphics performance during longer sessions due to its newer 4 nm process and RDNA-based Xclipse 530. The 4 nm manufacturing process of the Samsung Exynos 1480 leads to better energy efficiency.

Both processors are not available separately. The price-performance ratio of the Samsung Exynos 1480 is generally more advantageous as it is used in mid-range devices.