Follow us
Share link
Submit benchmark
VS
Apple A18 Pro vs Google Tensor G5
Last updated:
Summary
The Apple A18 Pro and the Google Tensor G5 are designed for use in high-performance mobile devices, with the Apple A18 Pro aiming for maximum power for demanding users, while the Google Tensor G5 focuses on deep system integration.
Both processors are manufactured using an efficient 3-nanometer process. The Apple A18 Pro uses the Donan architecture with a 20-megabyte L2 cache and a 24-megabyte L3 cache, while the Google Tensor G5 is based on ARM's G5 Laguna architecture. In benchmarks, the Apple A18 Pro shows significantly higher single-core and multi-core performance compared to the Google Tensor G5, enabling faster processing of complex tasks.
In gaming, the Apple A18 Pro with its six GPU cores offers higher graphical performance than the IMG DXT-48-1536 unit of the Google Tensor G5. Regarding energy efficiency, both chips work very economically due to the 3-nanometer structure, with the Apple A18 Pro reaching a memory bandwidth of 60 GB/s, compared to 51 GB/s for the Google Tensor G5.
The price-performance ratio of the Apple A18 Pro is positioned in the upper market segment, while the Google Tensor G5 represents a balanced solution for AI-supported functions. For professional applications and maximum speed, the Apple A18 Pro is recommended, while the Google Tensor G5 is ideal for users who value optimized software functions in everyday life.
Both processors are manufactured using an efficient 3-nanometer process. The Apple A18 Pro uses the Donan architecture with a 20-megabyte L2 cache and a 24-megabyte L3 cache, while the Google Tensor G5 is based on ARM's G5 Laguna architecture. In benchmarks, the Apple A18 Pro shows significantly higher single-core and multi-core performance compared to the Google Tensor G5, enabling faster processing of complex tasks.
In gaming, the Apple A18 Pro with its six GPU cores offers higher graphical performance than the IMG DXT-48-1536 unit of the Google Tensor G5. Regarding energy efficiency, both chips work very economically due to the 3-nanometer structure, with the Apple A18 Pro reaching a memory bandwidth of 60 GB/s, compared to 51 GB/s for the Google Tensor G5.
The price-performance ratio of the Apple A18 Pro is positioned in the upper market segment, while the Google Tensor G5 represents a balanced solution for AI-supported functions. For professional applications and maximum speed, the Apple A18 Pro is recommended, while the Google Tensor G5 is ideal for users who value optimized software functions in everyday life.
Apple A18 Pro
- Donan architecture in a 3-nanometer process
- Memory bandwidth of 60 GB/s
- Extensive L2 and L3 cache for fast data processing
- High single-core and multi-core performance
Google Tensor G5
- G5 Laguna architecture in a 3-nanometer process
- Integrated IMG DXT-48-1536 graphics unit
- Optimized for AI-supported applications
- Efficient performance at 51 GB/s memory bandwidth
Benchmarks
Performance Overview
Average performance across multiple benchmarks
Single-core performance
Multi-core performance
Geekbench 6 Single-Core
Single-core performance
Apple A18 Pro
100 %
6C / 6T · 4.04 GHz
Google Tensor G5
69 %
8C / 8T · 3.78 GHz
Geekbench 6 Multi-Core
Multi-core performance
Apple A18 Pro
100 %
6C / 6T · 4.04 GHz
Google Tensor G5
75 %
8C / 8T · 3.78 GHz
iGPU - FP32 Performance (Single-precision GFLOPS)
Apple A18 Pro
100 %
Apple A18 Pro (6 GPU Cores)
Google Tensor G5
47 %
IMG DXT-48-1536
More benchmarks
Specifications
At a glance
|
Wischen
|
Apple A18 Pro | Google Tensor G5 |
|---|---|---|
| Family | Apple A series (27) | Google Tensor (5) |
| CPU group | Apple A18 (2) | Google Tensor G5 (1) |
| Architecture | Donan | G5 Laguna |
| Technology | 3 nm | 3 nm |
| Segment | Smartphone / Tablet | Smartphone / Tablet |
| Socket | ||
| Predecessor | Apple A17 Pro | Google Tensor G4 |
| Successor | Apple A19 Pro |
CPU Cores and Base Frequency
|
Wischen
|
Apple A18 Pro | Google Tensor G5 |
|---|---|---|
| CPU Cores / Threads | 6 / 6 | 8 / 8 |
| Hyperthreading / SMT | ✗ | ✗ |
| Core architecture | hybrid (big.LITTLE) | hybrid (Prime / big.LITTLE) |
| Core Cluster 1: | 2x Donan P-Core 0.70 - 4.04 GHz |
1x Cortex-X4 3.78 GHz |
| Core Cluster 2: | 4x Donan E-Core 0.74 - 2.30 GHz |
5x Cortex-A725 3.05 GHz |
| Core Cluster 3: | 2x Cortex-A520 2.25 GHz |
|
| L2-Cache | 20.00 MB | |
| L3-Cache | 24.00 MB | |
| Overclocking | ✗ | ✗ |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)
|
Wischen
|
Apple A18 Pro | Google Tensor G5 |
|---|---|---|
| GPU name | Apple A18 Pro (6 GPU Cores) | IMG DXT-48-1536 |
| GPU frequency | 0.39 - 1.68 GHz | 0.40 - 1.10 GHz |
| CUs / Shader | 24 / 768 | 6 / 1536 |
| Raytracing | ✓ | ✗ |
| Max. displays | 1 | 0 |
| Max. GPU Memory | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Technology | 3 nm | 3 nm |
| Release date | Q3/2024 | Q4/2025 |
NPU AI performance
|
Wischen
|
Apple A18 Pro | Google Tensor G5 |
|---|---|---|
| AI hardware | Apple Neural Engine | Google Tensor AI |
| AI specifications | 16 Neural cores @ 38 TOPS | Google Edge TPU |
| NPU + CPU + iGPU |
Memory & PCIe
|
Wischen
|
Apple A18 Pro | Google Tensor G5 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory | LPDDR5X-7500 (60.0 GB/s) | LPDDR5-6400 (51.2 GB/s) |
| Max. Memory | 8 GB | 16 GB |
| Memory channels | 1 | 4 |
| ECC | No | No |
| PCIe | ||
| PCIe Bandwidth |
Thermal Management
|
Wischen
|
Apple A18 Pro | Google Tensor G5 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 12 W | 10 W |
| TDP (PL2) | ||
| TDP up | ||
| TDP down | ||
| T. junction max. |
Technical details
|
Wischen
|
Apple A18 Pro | Google Tensor G5 |
|---|---|---|
| Chip design | Chiplet | Chiplet |
| AES-NI | ✗ | ✗ |
| Operating systems | iOS | Android |
| Instruction set | Armv9-A (64 bit) | Armv8.7-A (64 bit) |
| ISA extensions | ||
| Release date | Q3/2024 | Q3/2025 |
| Release price | ||
| Documents |
User Reviews
Your rating
Here you can rate one or both of the processors. The average rating of Apple A18 Pro is 4.1 stars (510 ratings), while Google Tensor G5 has received 3.6 stars (48 ratings).
Click on the stars to rate one or both processors.
Most popular CPUs in both categories
1
MediaTek Dimensity 8300
8C / 8T · 0.00 GHz
2
MediaTek Dimensity 9300
8C / 8T · 0.00 GHz
3
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy
8C / 8T · 0.00 GHz
4
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3
8C / 8T · 0.00 GHz
5
MediaTek Dimensity 9300+
8C / 8T · 0.00 GHz
6
Apple A15 Bionic (4-GPU)
6C / 6T · 0.00 GHz
7
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
8C / 8T · 0.00 GHz
8
Apple A18 Pro
6C / 6T · 4.04 GHz
9
Google Tensor G5
8C / 8T · 0.00 GHz
Popular Comparisons
