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Apple A15 Bionic (5-GPU) vs Google Tensor

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The Apple A15 Bionic (5-GPU) and the Google Tensor are advanced processor architectures for demanding tasks.

The A15 Bionic (5-GPU) aims for peak performance in computing and graphics applications, while the Google Tensor focuses on artificial intelligence and machine learning. Both processors are manufactured using the 5 nm fabrication process. The Apple A15 Bionic (5-GPU) utilizes the A15 architecture with 16 MB L2 and 32 MB L3 cache.

The Google Tensor is based on the G1 architecture and features 8 MB L2 cache. In terms of computing power, the Apple A15 Bionic (5-GPU) significantly outperforms the Google Tensor. It shows significantly higher performance (>10 percent difference) in single and multi-core applications, making it the stronger choice for computationally intensive tasks.

For gaming, the Apple A15 Bionic (5-GPU) is superior thanks to its integrated "Apple A15 (5 GPU Cores)" graphics unit. This delivers high performance for a smooth gaming experience. The Google Tensor offers the "ARM Mali-G78 MP20" GPU and 53 GB/s memory bandwidth. Specific TDP values or power consumption figures are not publicly available.

Both processors are designed for high energy efficiency. A direct price-performance evaluation or indication of market prices is not possible. These processors are inextricably linked to the devices in which they are integrated. The Apple A15 Bionic (5-GPU) is better for maximum CPU and GPU raw performance and gaming.

The Google Tensor is recommended when focusing on advanced AI capabilities and machine learning.

Apple A15 Bionic (5-GPU)

  • Excellent single and multi-core performance
  • Superior graphics performance for gaming
  • Optimized for computationally intensive applications

Google Tensor

  • Strong performance for AI and ML tasks
  • Good multi-core performance
  • Higher maximum memory bandwidth

Performance Overview
Average performance across multiple benchmarks

Single-core performance
Rank 1 - 100 %
Apple A15 Bionic (5-GPU)
Rank 2 - 61 %
Google Tensor
Multi-core performance
Rank 1 - 100 %
Apple A15 Bionic (5-GPU)
Rank 2 - 62 %
Google Tensor
Geekbench 6 Single-Core

Geekbench 6 Single-Core
Single-core performance

Apple A15 Bionic (5-GPU)
6C / 6T · 3.23 GHz
2,370
Google Tensor
8C / 8T · 2.80 GHz
1,494
Geekbench 6 Multi-Core

Geekbench 6 Multi-Core
Multi-core performance

Apple A15 Bionic (5-GPU)
6C / 6T · 3.23 GHz
5,726
Google Tensor
8C / 8T · 2.80 GHz
3,639
Geekbench 5, 64bit Single-Core

Geekbench 5, 64bit Single-Core
Single-core performance

Apple A15 Bionic (5-GPU)
6C / 6T · 3.23 GHz
1,745
Google Tensor
8C / 8T · 2.80 GHz
1,043
Geekbench 5, 64bit Multi-Core

Geekbench 5, 64bit Multi-Core
Multi-core performance

Apple A15 Bionic (5-GPU)
6C / 6T · 3.23 GHz
4,777
Google Tensor
8C / 8T · 2.80 GHz
2,915
iGPU - FP32 Performance (Single-precision GFLOPS)

iGPU - FP32 Performance (Single-precision GFLOPS)

Apple A15 Bionic (5-GPU)
Apple A15 (5 GPU Cores)
1,713
Google Tensor
ARM Mali-G78 MP20
1,943
AnTuTu 9 Benchmark

AnTuTu 9 Benchmark
Multi-core performance

Apple A15 Bionic (5-GPU)
6C / 6T · 3.23 GHz
825,116 pts
Google Tensor
8C / 8T · 2.80 GHz
691,770 pts
AI performance (NPU)

AI performance (NPU)

Apple A15 Bionic (5-GPU)
6C / 6T · 3.23 GHz
15.8 TOPS
Google Tensor
8C / 8T · 2.80 GHz
1.6 TOPS

More benchmarks

At a glance

Wischen
Apple A15 Bionic (5-GPU)Google Tensor
FamilyApple A series (27)Google Tensor (5)
CPU groupApple A15 (2)Google Tensor (1)
ArchitectureA15G1
Technology5 nm5 nm
SegmentSmartphone / TabletSmartphone / Tablet
Socket
PredecessorApple A14 Bionic
SuccessorApple A16 BionicGoogle Tensor G2

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

Wischen
Apple A15 Bionic (5-GPU)Google Tensor
CPU Cores / Threads6 / 68 / 8
Hyperthreading / SMT
Core architecturehybrid (big.LITTLE)hybrid (Prime / big.LITTLE)
Core Cluster 1: 2x Avalanche
3.23 GHz
2x Cortex-X1
2.80 GHz
Core Cluster 2: 4x Blizzard
2.02 GHz
2x Cortex-A76
2.25 GHz
Core Cluster 3: 4x Cortex-A55
1.80 GHz
L2-Cache16.00 MB8.00 MB
L3-Cache32.00 MB
Overclocking

Integrated graphics (iGPU)

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Apple A15 Bionic (5-GPU)Google Tensor
GPU nameApple A15 (5 GPU Cores)ARM Mali-G78 MP20
GPU frequency1.34 GHz0.76 GHz
CUs / Shader20 / 64020 / 320
Raytracing
Max. displays31
Max. GPU Memory6 GB
Technology5 nm5 nm
Release dateQ3/2021Q4/2021

NPU AI performance

Wischen
Apple A15 Bionic (5-GPU)Google Tensor
AI hardwareApple Neural EngineGoogle Tensor AI
AI specifications16 Neural cores @ 15.8 TOPSGoogle Edge TPU @ 1.6 TOPS
NPU + CPU + iGPU

Memory & PCIe

Wischen
Apple A15 Bionic (5-GPU)Google Tensor
MemoryLPDDR4X-4266 (34.1 GB/s)
LPDDR5-5500 (53.0 GB/s)
Max. Memory6 GB12 GB
Memory channels12
ECCNoNo
PCIe
PCIe Bandwidth

Thermal Management

Wischen
Apple A15 Bionic (5-GPU)Google Tensor
TDP10 W10 W
TDP (PL2)
TDP up
TDP down
T. junction max.

Technical details

Wischen
Apple A15 Bionic (5-GPU)Google Tensor
Chip designChipletUnknown
AES-NI
Operating systemsiOSAndroid
Instruction setArmv8-A (64 bit)Armv8-A (64 bit)
ISA extensions
Release dateQ3/2021Q4/2021
Release price
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Apple A15 Bionic (5-GPU)
Apple A15 Bionic (5-GPU)
6C / 6T · 3.23 GHz
Google Tensor
Google Tensor
8C / 8T · 2.80 GHz

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