Google Tensor | Apple A9 | |
CPU comparisonGoogle Tensor or Apple A9 - 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 Apple A9 has 2 cores with 2 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 1.85 GHz. The CPU supports up to 2 GB of memory in 1 memory channels. The Apple A9 was released in Q3/2015. |
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Google Tensor (3) | Family | Apple A series (22) |
Google Tensor (1) | CPU group | Apple A9/A9X (2) |
1 | Generation | 9 |
G1 | Architecture | A9 |
Mobile | Segment | Mobile |
-- | Predecessor | Apple A8 |
Google Tensor G2 | Successor | Apple A10 Fusion |
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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 Apple A9 has 2 CPU cores and 2 threads can calculate simultaneously. The clock frequency of the Apple A9 is at 1.85 GHz. |
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Google Tensor | Characteristic | Apple A9 |
8 | Cores | 2 |
8 | Threads | 2 |
hybrid (Prime / big.LITTLE) | Core architecture | normal |
No | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
2.80 GHz 2x Cortex-X1 |
A-Core | 1.85 GHz 2x Twister |
2.25 GHz 2x Cortex-A76 |
B-Core | -- |
1.80 GHz 4x Cortex-A55 |
C-Core | -- |
Artificial Intelligence and Machine LearningProcessors with the support of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) can process many calculations, especially audio, image and video processing, much faster than classic processors. Algorithms for ML improve their performance the more data they have collected via software. ML tasks can be processed up to 10,000 times faster than with a classic processor. |
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Google Tensor | Characteristic | Apple A9 |
Google Tensor AI | AI hardware | -- |
Google Edge TPU @ 1.6 TOPS | AI specifications | -- |
Internal GraphicsThe Google Tensor or Apple A9 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 | Apple A9 |
0.76 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.65 GHz |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
Vallhall 2 | GPU Generation | 6 |
5 nm | Technology | 16 nm |
1 | Max. displays | 1 |
20 | Compute units | 24 |
320 | Shader | 192 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
-- | Max. GPU Memory | 4 GB |
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 | Apple A9 |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec h264 | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec VP9 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec VP8 | Decode |
Decode | Codec AV1 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec AVC | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
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 Apple A9 supports up to 2 GB of memory in 1 memory channels and achieves a memory bandwidth of up to 25.6 GB/s. |
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Google Tensor | Characteristic | Apple A9 |
LPDDR5-5500 | Memory | LPDDR4-3200 |
12 GB | Max. Memory | 2 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 1 (Single Channel) |
53.0 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 25.6 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
8.00 MB | L2 Cache | 3.00 MB |
-- | L3 Cache | 4.00 MB |
-- | PCIe version | -- |
-- | PCIe lanes | -- |
-- | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe thermal design power (TDP for short) of the Google Tensor is 10 W, while the Apple A9 has a TDP of 5 W. The TDP specifies the necessary cooling solution that is required to cool the processor sufficiently. |
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Google Tensor | Characteristic | Apple A9 |
10 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 5 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe Google Tensor is manufactured in 5 nm and has 8.00 MB cache. The Apple A9 is manufactured in 16 nm and has a 7.00 MB cache. |
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Google Tensor | Characteristic | Apple A9 |
5 nm | Technology | 16 nm |
Unknown | Chip design | Chiplet |
Armv8-A (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | Armv8-A (64 bit) |
-- | ISA extensions | -- |
-- | Socket | -- |
None | Virtualization | None |
No | AES-NI | No |
Android | Operating systems | iOS |
Q4/2021 | Release date | Q3/2015 |
-- | Release price | -- |
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Google Tensor
8C 8T @ 2.80 GHz |
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Apple A9
2C 2T @ 1.85 GHz |
Google Tensor
8C 8T @ 2.80 GHz |
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Apple A9
2C 2T @ 1.85 GHz |
Google Tensor
8C 8T @ 2.80 GHz |
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Apple A9
2C 2T @ 1.85 GHz |
Google Tensor
8C 8T @ 2.80 GHz |
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Apple A9
2C 2T @ 1.85 GHz |
Google Tensor
ARM Mali-G78 MP20 @ 0.76 GHz |
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Apple A9
Apple A9 @ 0.65 GHz |
Google Tensor
8C 8T @ 2.80 GHz |
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Apple A9
2C 2T @ 1.85 GHz |
Google Tensor
8C 8T @ 2.80 GHz |
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Apple A9
2C 2T @ 1.85 GHz |
Google Tensor
8C 8T @ 2.80 GHz |
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Apple A9
2C 2T @ 1.85 GHz |
Google Tensor
8C 8T @ 2.80 GHz |
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Apple A9
2C 2T @ 1.85 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Google Tensor | Apple A9 |
Google Pixel 6 Google Pixel 6 Pro |
Apple iPhone 6s Apple iPhone SE (1. Gen) |