Google Tensor G3 vs Intel Pentium G3460

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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 Intel Pentium G3460 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2014 and belongs to the 5 generation of the Intel Pentium series.
To use the Intel Pentium G3460, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1150 socket.
Google Tensor Family Intel Pentium
Mobile Segment Desktop / Server
Google Tensor G3 Name Intel Pentium G3460
Google Tensor G3 Group Intel Pentium G3000
3 Generation 5
 
 

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 Intel Pentium G3460 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Pentium G3460 is 3.5 GHz
None None 2x
2.15 GHz C-Core Frequency None
3.0 GHz A-Core Frequency None
2.45 GHz B-Core Frequency None
None None 3.5 GHz
4x Cortex-A510 Cores C None
8 CPU Cores 2
hybrid (Prime / big.LITTLE) Core architecture normal
4x Cortex-A715 Cores B None
No Hyperthreading No
1x Cortex-X3 Cores A None
No Overclocking No
8 Threads 2
 
 

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 Intel Pentium G3460 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Pentium G3460 uses the Intel HD Graphics (Haswell GT1), which has 80 texture shaders
-- GPU (Turbo) 1.1 GHz
Q4/2022 Release date Q4/2012
10 Execution units 10
12 Direct X 11.1
-- Max. displays --
-- Shaders 80
ARM Immortalis-G715 MP10 GPU name Intel HD Graphics (Haswell GT1)
0.89 GHz GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
Vallhall Generation 7.5
4 nm Technology 22 nm
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

Google Edge TPU AI specifications --
Google Tensor AI AI hardware --
 
 

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

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.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 32.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 25.6 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
No AES-NI Yes
12.0 GB Max. Memory 32.0 GB
53.0 GB/s Bandwidth 25.6 GB/s
LPDDR5-5500 Memory type DDR3-1600
pci PCIe pci
2 Memory channels 2
No ECC Yes
 
 

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.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 53 W watts.
10 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 53 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 Intel Pentium G3460 is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 3.0 MB cache.
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Q3/2023 Release date Q3/2014
Socket LGA 1150
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
0 bytes L3-Cache 3.0 MB
Android Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
ARMv9-A64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
G3 Architecture Haswell S
None Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
-- Release price 82 $
ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Chiplet Chip design Monolithic
3 nm Technology 14 nm