Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 vs Google Tensor G2

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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CPU lineage

Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 or Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2021 and belongs to the 8 generation of the Qualcomm Snapdragon series.
The Google Tensor G2 features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2022 and belongs to the 2 generation of the Google Tensor series.
Mobile Segment Mobile
Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 Name Google Tensor G2
Qualcomm Snapdragon Family Google Tensor
8 Generation 2
Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 Group Google Tensor G2
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the A-Core is 2.84 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The Google Tensor G2 has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the A-Core is 2.85 GHz.
4x Kryo 680 Silver Cores C 4x Cortex-A55
1.8 GHz C-Core Frequency 1.8 GHz
2.42 GHz B-Core Frequency 2.35 GHz
2.84 GHz A-Core Frequency 2.85 GHz
3x Kryo 680 Gold Cores B 2x Cortex-A78
1x Kryo 680 Prime Cores A 2x Cortex-X1
No Overclocking No
hybrid (Prime / big.LITTLE) Core architecture hybrid (Prime / big.LITTLE)
8 Threads 8
No Hyperthreading No
8 CPU Cores 8
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Google Tensor G2 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
and 7 execution units.
0.84 GHz GPU frequency 0.9 GHz
Q1/2021 Release date Q2/2021
12.1 Direct X 12
Qualcomm Adreno 660 GPU name ARM Mali-G710 MP7
5 nm Technology 4 nm
-- Max. displays --
-- Shaders --
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
-- Execution units 7
6 Generation Vallhall 3
-- GPU (Turbo) --
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI specifications Google Edge TPU @ 4 TOPS
-- AI hardware Google Tensor AI
 
 

Hardware codec support

A 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.
Decode AVC Decode / Encode
Decode VC-1 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode VP9 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode VP8 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode JPEG Decode / Encode
No AV1 Decode
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 12.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 53.0 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
4 Memory channels 2
0 bytes Max. Memory 12.0 GB
pci PCIe pci
No AES-NI No
No ECC No
-- Bandwidth 53.0 GB/s
LPDDR4X-4266, LPDDR5-3200 Memory type LPDDR5-5500
 
 

Thermal Management

TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 10 W watts.
-- Tjunction max --
None TDP (PL1 / PBP) 10 W
 
 

Technical details

The Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 is manufactured using a 5 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 8.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Google Tensor G2 is manufactured using a 4 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 4.0 MB cache.
Q1/2021 Release date Q4/2022
SM8350 Part Number --
1.0 MB L2-Cache 8.0 MB
None Virtualization None
ISA extensions
Chiplet Chip design Chiplet
Kryo 680 Architecture G2
5 nm Technology 4 nm
Socket
Android Operating systems Android
-- Release price --
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
ARMv8-A64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) ARMv8-A64 (64 bit)
8.0 MB L3-Cache 4.0 MB
 
 

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