Tensor G5 vs Tensor G2

We compared two 8-core processors: Google Tensor G5 (with PowerVR DXT-48-1536 graphics) and Tensor G2 (Mali-G710 MP7). Here you will find the pros and cons of each chip, technical specs, and comprehensive tests in benchmarks, like AnTuTu and Geekbench.

Review

General comparison of performance, power consumption, and other indicators
CPU Performance
Single and multi-core processor tests
Gaming Performance
GPU performance in games and OpenCL/Vulkan
Battery life
Efficiency of battery consumption
NanoReview Score
Overall chip score

Key Differences

Main differences and advantages of each chip
Pros of Google Tensor G5
  • Performs 2.2x better in floating-point computations
  • Has 4 MB larger L3 cache size than the Tensor G2
  • Has a smaller size transistor (3 versus 5 nm)
  • 33% higher CPU clock speed (3780 vs 2850 MHz)
  • Higher GPU frequency (~30%)
  • Supports 33% higher memory bandwidth (68.2 against 51.2 GB/s)
  • Shows better (up to 31%) AnTuTu 11 score – 1549K vs 1186K
  • Better instruction set architecture

Benchmarks

Performance tests in popular benchmarks

AnTuTu 11

The AnTuTu Benchmark measures CPU, GPU, RAM, and I/O performance in different scenarios
Tensor G5 +31%
1549798
1186373
CPU 734567 384056
GPU 183228 278383
Memory 222379 220709
UX 409624 303255
Total score 1549798 1186373
Samples [16 tests] [54 tests]

GeekBench 6

The GeekBench test shows raw single-threaded and multithreaded CPU performance
Single-Core Score
Tensor G5 +58%
2305
1461
Multi-Core Score
Tensor G5 +57%
6054
3867
Asset compression 281.8 MB/sec 149.9 MB/sec
HTML 5 Browser 162.5 pages/sec 99.9 pages/sec
PDF Renderer 207.4 Mpixels/sec 110.2 Mpixels/sec
Image detection 149.5 images/sec 74.2 images/sec
HDR 151.4 Mpixels/sec 105.5 Mpixels/sec
Background blur 24.4 images/sec 11.7 images/sec
Photo processing 46.5 images/sec 35.1 images/sec
Ray tracing 6.79 Mpixels/sec 4.26 Mpixels/sec
Samples 8 tests 26 tests
Compute Score (GPU)
4116
Tensor G2 +15%
4715
Background blur 4.77 images/sec 6.68 images/sec
Face detection 2.41 images/sec 3.96 images/sec
Horizon detection 0.17 Gpixels/sec 0.22 Gpixels/sec
Edge detection 0.27 Gpixels/sec 0.35 Gpixels/sec
Gaussian blur 0.2 Gpixels/sec 0.2 Gpixels/sec
Feature matching 0.05 Gpixels/sec 0.06 Gpixels/sec
Stereo matching 12.6 Gpixels/sec 11.5 Gpixels/sec
Particle physics 634.9 FPS 972.6 FPS
API Vulkan Vulkan
Samples 7 tests 17 tests

3DMark

A cross-platform benchmark that assesses graphics performance in Vulkan (Metal)
3DMark Steel Nomad Light
Tensor G5 +44%
1012
702
Score 1012 702
Stability 96% 78%
Graphics test 7 FPS 5 FPS
3DMark Wild Life Extreme
n/a
1821
Score - 1821
Stability - 77%
Graphics test - 10 FPS

PCMark 3.0

Benchmark for evaluating overall system performance in everyday workloads
PCMark 3.0
Tensor G5 +39%
15332
10994
Web score 17237 7923
Video editing score 7203 6434
Data manipulation score 14036 11061
Photo editing score 24584 18842
Writing score 20213 15053
Phones tested 4 models 5 models

Recent User Tests

The latest benchmark tests that have been submitted by users
Google Tensor G5
DateBenchmarkResult
πŸ“˜ 2026-09-25 (Dolbaeb)AnTuTu 121549159
πŸ“˜ 2026-08-22 -> PixeluserAnTuTu 111536042
πŸ“˜ 2026-08-02 -> bangAnTuTu 111719659
πŸ“˜ 2026-08-02 -> bangCPU Throttle74%
πŸ“˜ 2026-07-31 -> bangGeekbench 6 GPU4116
Google Tensor G2
DateBenchmarkResult
πŸ“˜ 2026-09-28 -> putkin_prosrochka59AnTuTu 121477460
πŸ“˜ 2026-09-09 -> Kimash333AnTuTu 111253847
πŸ“˜ 2026-09-08 (Kimash333)AnTuTu 111253847
πŸ“˜ 2026-09-02 -> nanamondAnTuTu 111196742
πŸ“˜ 2026-08-06 -> shu-AnTuTu 111126520

Specifications

Full list of technical specifications of Tensor G5 and Tensor G2

CPU

Architecture 1x 3.78 GHz – Cortex-X4
5x 3.05 GHz – Cortex-A725
2x 2.25 GHz – Cortex-A520
2x 2.85 GHz – Cortex-X1
2x 2.35 GHz – Cortex-A78
4x 1.8 GHz – Cortex-A55
Cores 8 8
Frequency 3780 MHz 2850 MHz
Instruction set ARMv9.2-A ARMv8.4-A
L3 cache 8 MB 4 MB
Process 3 nanometers 5 nanometers
TDP (Sustained Power Limit) - 7 W
Manufacturing TSMC Samsung

Graphics

GPU name PowerVR DXT-48-1536 Mali-G710 MP7
Architecture - Valhall 3rd gen
GPU frequency 1100 MHz 848 MHz
Pipelines 6 7
Shading units 128 64
Total shaders 768 448
FLOPS 1689.6 Gigaflops 759.8 Gigaflops
Vulkan version 1.4 1.3
OpenCL version 3.0 2.0

AI Accelerator

Neural processor (NPU) Yes Next-gen Tensor Processing Unit

Memory

Memory type LPDDR5X LPDDR5
Memory frequency 4266 MHz 3200 MHz
Bus 4x 16 Bit 4x 16 Bit
Max bandwidth 68.2 Gb/s 51.2 Gb/s
Max size 16 GB 16 GB

Multimedia (ISP)

Storage type UFS 3.1, UFS 4.0 UFS 3.1
Max display resolution 3840 x 2400 3840 x 2160
Max camera resolution 1x 200MP 1x 200MP, 2x 32MP
Video capture 8K at 30FPS, 4K at 120FPS 4K at 60FPS
Video playback 8K at 30FPS, 4K at 120FPS 4K at 60FPS
Video codecs - H.264
- H.265
- AV1
- VP9
- H.264
- H.265
- AV1
- VP9
Audio codecs - AAC
- AIFF
- CAF
- MP3
- MP4
- WAV
- AAC
- AIFF
- CAF
- MP3
- MP4
- WAV

Connectivity

Modem Exynos 5400c Exynos 5300g
4G support - LTE Cat. 24
5G support Yes Yes
Download speed - Up to 7350 Mbps
Upload speed - Up to 3670 Mbps
Wi-Fi 7 6
Bluetooth 6.0 5.2
Navigation GPS, GLONASS, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS GPS, GLONASS, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS, NAVIC

Info

Announced August 2025 October 2022
Class Flagship Flagship
Model number GS501 GS201 (S5P9855)
Successor - - Google Tensor G5

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