CPU comparison with benchmarks
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CPU lineage |
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 Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently. It was released in Q2/2021 and belongs to the 7 generation of the Qualcomm Snapdragon series.
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| Mobile |
Segment |
Mobile |
| Google Tensor G3 |
Name |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 |
| Google Tensor |
Family |
Qualcomm Snapdragon |
| 3 |
Generation |
7 |
| Google Tensor G3 |
Group |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 865/870 |
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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 Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the A-Core is 3.2 GHz.
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| 4x Cortex-A510 |
Cores C |
4x Kryo 585 Silver |
| 2.15 GHz |
C-Core Frequency |
1.8 GHz |
| 2.45 GHz |
B-Core Frequency |
2.42 GHz |
| 3.0 GHz |
A-Core Frequency |
3.2 GHz |
| 4x Cortex-A715 |
Cores B |
3x Kryo 585 Gold |
| 1x Cortex-X3 |
Cores A |
1x Kryo 585 Prime |
| No |
Overclocking |
No |
| hybrid (Prime / big.LITTLE) |
Core architecture |
hybrid (Prime / big.LITTLE) |
| 8 |
Threads |
8 |
| No |
Hyperthreading |
No |
| 8 |
CPU Cores |
8 |
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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 Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short. Specifically, the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 uses the Qualcomm Adreno 650, which has 512 texture shaders and 2 execution units.
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| 0.89 GHz |
GPU frequency |
0.25 GHz |
| Q4/2022 |
Release date |
Q4/2019 |
| 12 |
Direct X |
12.0 |
| ARM Immortalis-G715 MP10 |
GPU name |
Qualcomm Adreno 650 |
| 4 nm |
Technology |
7 nm |
| -- |
Max. displays |
-- |
| -- |
Shaders |
512 |
| 0 bytes |
Max. GPU Memory |
0 bytes |
| 10 |
Execution units |
2 |
| Vallhall |
Generation |
6 |
| -- |
GPU (Turbo) |
0.67 GHz |
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Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning |
| Google Edge TPU |
AI specifications |
-- |
| Google Tensor AI |
AI hardware |
-- |
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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.
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| Decode / Encode |
AVC |
Decode |
| Decode / Encode |
VC-1 |
Decode |
| 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 |
| Decode / Encode |
AV1 |
No |
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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.
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| 2 |
Memory channels |
4 |
| 12.0 GB |
Max. Memory |
16.0 GB |
| pci |
PCIe |
pci |
| No |
AES-NI |
No |
| No |
ECC |
No |
| 53.0 GB/s |
Bandwidth |
-- |
| LPDDR5-5500 |
Memory type |
LPDDR4X-4266, LPDDR5-5500 |
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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.
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| -- |
Tjunction max |
-- |
| 10 W |
TDP (PL1 / PBP) |
10 W |
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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 Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 is manufactured using a 7 nm process. In total, this processor boasts a generous 3.0 MB cache.
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| Q3/2023 |
Release date |
Q2/2021 |
| -- |
Part Number |
SM8250-AC |
| 0 bytes |
L2-Cache |
2.0 MB |
| None |
Virtualization |
None |
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ISA extensions |
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| Chiplet |
Chip design |
Chiplet |
| G3 |
Architecture |
Kryo 585 |
| 3 nm |
Technology |
7 nm |
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Socket |
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| Android |
Operating systems |
Android |
| -- |
Release price |
-- |
| Technical data sheet |
Documents |
Technical data sheet |
| ARMv9-A64 (64 bit) |
Instruction set (ISA) |
ARMv8-A64 (64 bit) |
| 0 bytes |
L3-Cache |
3.0 MB |
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