Google Tensor | AMD GX-420MC | |
CPU comparisonGoogle Tensor or AMD GX-420MC - which processor is faster? In this comparison we look at the differences and analyze which of these two CPUs is better. We compare the technical data and benchmark results.
The Google Tensor has 8 cores with 8 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 2.80 GHz. Up to 12 GB of memory is supported in 2 memory channels. The Google Tensor was released in Q4/2021. The AMD GX-420MC has 4 cores with 4 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 2.00 GHz. The CPU supports up to 16 GB of memory in 1 memory channels. The AMD GX-420MC was released in Q2/2016. |
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Google Tensor (3) | Family | AMD G (38) |
Google Tensor (1) | CPU group | AMD G-Series 2nd Gen (11) |
1 | Generation | 2 |
G1 | Architecture | Temash (Jaguar+) |
Mobile | Segment | Mobile |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
Google Tensor G2 | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Google Tensor has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the Google Tensor is 2.80 GHz while the AMD GX-420MC has 4 CPU cores and 4 threads can calculate simultaneously. The clock frequency of the AMD GX-420MC is at 2.00 GHz. |
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Google Tensor | Characteristic | AMD GX-420MC |
8 | Cores | 4 |
8 | Threads | 4 |
hybrid (Prime / big.LITTLE) | Core architecture | normal |
No | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
2.80 GHz 2x Cortex-X1 |
A-Core | 2.00 GHz 4x Jaguar+ |
2.25 GHz 2x Cortex-A76 |
B-Core | -- |
1.80 GHz 4x Cortex-A55 |
C-Core | -- |
NPU AI performanceThe performance values of the processor's AI unit. The isolated NPU performance is specified here, the total AI performance (NPU+CPU+iGPU) can be higher. Processors with support for artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) can process many calculations, especially audio, image and video processing, much faster than classic processors. |
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Google Tensor | Characteristic | AMD GX-420MC |
Google Tensor AI | AI hardware | -- |
Google Edge TPU @ 1.6 TOPS | AI specifications | -- |
-- | NPU + CPU + iGPU | -- |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)The Google Tensor or AMD GX-420MC has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short. The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die. |
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ARM Mali-G78 MP20 | GPU | no iGPU |
0.76 GHz | GPU frequency | -- |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
Vallhall 2 | GPU Generation | -- |
5 nm | Technology | |
1 | Max. displays | |
20 | Compute units | -- |
320 | Shader | -- |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
-- | Max. GPU Memory | -- |
12 | DirectX Version | -- |
Hardware codec supportA 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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ARM Mali-G78 MP20 | GPU | no iGPU |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec h264 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec VP9 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec VP8 | No |
Decode | Codec AV1 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec AVC | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec VC-1 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec JPEG | No |
Memory & PCIeThe Google Tensor can use up to 12 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The maximum memory bandwidth is 53.0 GB/s. The AMD GX-420MC supports up to 16 GB of memory in 1 memory channels and achieves a memory bandwidth of up to 12.8 GB/s. |
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Google Tensor | Characteristic | AMD GX-420MC |
LPDDR5-5500 | Memory | DDR3-1600 |
12 GB | Max. Memory | 16 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 1 (Single Channel) |
53.0 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 12.8 GB/s |
No | ECC | Yes |
8.00 MB | L2 Cache | 2.00 MB |
-- | L3 Cache | -- |
-- | PCIe version | 2.0 |
-- | PCIe lanes | 8 |
-- | PCIe Bandwidth | 4.0 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe thermal design power (TDP for short) of the Google Tensor is 10 W, while the AMD GX-420MC has a TDP of 17.5 W. The TDP specifies the necessary cooling solution that is required to cool the processor sufficiently. |
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Google Tensor | Characteristic | AMD GX-420MC |
10 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 17.5 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | 90 °C |
Technical detailsThe Google Tensor is manufactured in 5 nm and has 8.00 MB cache. The AMD GX-420MC is manufactured in 28 nm and has a 2.00 MB cache. |
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Google Tensor | Characteristic | AMD GX-420MC |
5 nm | Technology | 28 nm |
Unknown | Chip design | Monolithic |
Armv8-A (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
-- | ISA extensions | SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, FMA3, FMA4 |
-- | Socket | FT3 |
None | Virtualization | AMD-V |
No | AES-NI | Yes |
Android | Operating systems | Windows 10, Linux |
Q4/2021 | Release date | Q2/2016 |
-- | Release price | -- |
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Google Tensor
8C 8T @ 2.80 GHz |
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AMD GX-420MC
4C 4T @ 2.00 GHz |
Google Tensor
8C 8T @ 2.80 GHz |
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AMD GX-420MC
4C 4T @ 2.00 GHz |
Google Tensor
8C 8T @ 2.80 GHz |
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AMD GX-420MC
4C 4T @ 2.00 GHz |
Google Tensor
8C 8T @ 2.80 GHz |
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AMD GX-420MC
4C 4T @ 2.00 GHz |
Google Tensor
ARM Mali-G78 MP20 @ 0.76 GHz |
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AMD GX-420MC
@ 0.00 GHz |
Google Tensor
8C 8T @ 2.80 GHz |
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AMD GX-420MC
4C 4T @ 2.00 GHz |
Google Tensor
8C 8T @ 2.80 GHz |
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AMD GX-420MC
4C 4T @ 2.00 GHz |
Google Tensor
8C 8T @ 2.80 GHz |
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AMD GX-420MC
4C 4T @ 2.00 GHz |
Google Tensor
8C 8T @ 2.80 GHz |
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AMD GX-420MC
4C 4T @ 2.00 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Google Tensor | AMD GX-420MC |
Google Pixel 6 Google Pixel 6 Pro |
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