Google Tensor G2 vs Apple M2. Specifications, performance, tests

Comprehensive background on the processors being compared, detailing their series, generation, and targeted market segment.

• Family
  Google Tensor Apple M series
• CPU group
  Google Tensor G2 Apple M2
• Segment
  Mobile Mobile
• Generation
  2 2
• Predecessor
  Google Tensor --

Essential parameters including the number of cores, threads, base and turbo frequencies, and cache size. These metrics provide insight into the processor’s speed—higher values generally indicate better performance.

• Core architecture
  hybrid (Prime / big.LITTLE) hybrid (big.LITTLE)
• Overclocking
  No No

The integrated graphics (iGPU) do not influence the CPU performance significantly; they serve as a substitute for a dedicated graphics card in the absence of one or are utilized in mobile devices.

• GPU name
  ARM Mali-G710 MP7 Apple M2 (8 Core)
• GPU frequency
  0.90 GHz 3.50 GHz
• GPU (Turbo)
  No turbo No turbo
• Execution units
  7 128
• Max. GPU Memory
  -- 16 GB
• Max. displays
  1 3
• Generation
  Vallhall 3 2
• Technology
  4 nm 5 nm
• Release date
  Q2/2021 Q1/2022

This section details the built-in codecs used for encoding and decoding media content, which significantly enhance processing speed and efficiency.

• h265 / HEVC (8 bit)
  Decode / Encode Decode / Encode
• h265 / HEVC (10 bit)
  Decode / Encode Decode / Encode
• h264
  Decode / Encode Decode / Encode
• VP8
  Decode / Encode Decode
• VP9
  Decode / Encode Decode / Encode
• AV1
  Decode Decode
• AVC
  Decode / Encode Decode
• VC-1
  Decode / Encode Decode
• JPEG
  Decode / Encode Decode / Encode

Overview of the types and quantities of RAM supported by Apple M2 and Google Tensor G2. The supported memory frequencies may vary depending on the motherboard configuration.

• Memory type
  LPDDR5-5500 LPDDR5-5500
• Max. Memory
  12 GB 16 GB
• Memory channels
  2 (Dual Channel) 2
• ECC
  No No

Analyze the TDP (Thermal Design Power) requirements of Google Tensor G2 and Apple M2 to make an informed decision on the appropriate cooling system. Remember that TDP refers to thermal watts, not electrical watts.

• TDP (PL1)
  10 W 15 W
• TDP up
  -- 20 W
• TDP down
  -- 10 W

Information on architecture, interfaces, and additional instructions supported by Google Tensor G2 and Apple M2, including virtual machine technologies and fabrication processes.

• Technology
  4 nm 5 nm
• Socket
  N/A N/A
• L2-Cache
  8.00 MB 16.00 MB
• L3-Cache
  4.00 MB --
• Architecture
  G2 M2
• Virtualization
  None None
• Instruction set (ISA)
  ARMv8-A64 (64 bit) ARMv8-A64 (64 bit)
• ISA extensions
  Rosetta 2 x86-Emulation
• Release date
  Q4/2022 Q1/2022