Google Tensor G3 vs Google Tensor

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Google Tensor G3 or Google Tensor G3 – 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 Google Tensor G3 features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2023 and belongs to the 3 generation of the Google Tensor series.
The Google Tensor features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2021 and belongs to the 1 generation of the Google Tensor series.
Google Tensor G3 Group Google Tensor
3 Generation 1
Mobile Segment Mobile
Google Tensor G3 Name Google Tensor
Google Tensor Family Google Tensor
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Google Tensor G3 has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the A-Core is 3.0 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The Google Tensor has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the A-Core is 1.8 GHz.
4x Cortex-A510 Cores C 4x Cortex-A55
8 Threads 8
2.45 GHz B-Core Frequency None
8 CPU Cores 8
hybrid (Prime / big.LITTLE) Core architecture hybrid (Prime / big.LITTLE)
1x Cortex-X3 Cores A 2x Cortex-X1
No Hyperthreading No
3.0 GHz A-Core Frequency 1.8 GHz
None None 2.8 GHz
No Overclocking No
4x Cortex-A715 Cores B 2x Cortex-A76
2.15 GHz C-Core Frequency None
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Google Tensor G3 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
and 10 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Google Tensor has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Google Tensor uses the ARM Mali-G78 MP20, which has 320 texture shaders
and 20 execution units.
-- Shaders 320
Q4/2022 Release date Q4/2021
4 nm Technology 5 nm
12 Direct X 12
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
-- Max. displays --
10 Execution units 20
0.89 GHz GPU frequency 0.76 GHz
Vallhall Generation Vallhall 2
-- GPU (Turbo) --
ARM Immortalis-G715 MP10 GPU name ARM Mali-G78 MP20
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

Google Edge TPU AI specifications Google Edge TPU @ 1.6 TOPS
Google Tensor AI 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 / Encode VP8 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode VC-1 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode JPEG Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode AV1 Decode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode VP9 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
 
 

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.
pci PCIe pci
No AES-NI No
LPDDR5-5500 Memory type LPDDR5-5500
No ECC No
12.0 GB Max. Memory 12.0 GB
2 Memory channels 2
53.0 GB/s Bandwidth 53.0 GB/s
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 10 W watts.
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.
10 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 10 W
-- Tjunction max --
 
 

Technical details

The Google Tensor G3 is manufactured using a 3 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Google Tensor is manufactured using a 5 nm process.
Q3/2023 Release date Q4/2021
None Virtualization None
ISA extensions
3 nm Technology 5 nm
Chiplet Chip design --
-- Release price --
G3 Architecture G1
0 bytes L3-Cache 0 bytes
Android Operating systems Android
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
ARMv9-A64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) ARMv8-A64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
Socket
0 bytes L2-Cache 8.0 MB