Google Tensor | Apple M1 (7-GPU) | |
CPU comparisonGoogle Tensor or Apple M1 (7-GPU) - 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 M1 (7-GPU) has 8 cores with 8 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 3.20 GHz. The CPU supports up to 16 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The Apple M1 (7-GPU) was released in Q4/2020. |
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Google Tensor (3) | Family | Apple M series (25) |
Google Tensor (1) | CPU group | Apple M1 (9) |
1 | Generation | 1 |
G1 | Architecture | M1 |
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 Apple M1 (7-GPU) has 8 CPU cores and 8 threads can calculate simultaneously. The clock frequency of the Apple M1 (7-GPU) is at 0.60 GHz (3.20 GHz). |
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Google Tensor | Characteristic | Apple M1 (7-GPU) |
8 | Cores | 8 |
8 | Threads | 8 |
hybrid (Prime / big.LITTLE) | Core architecture | hybrid (big.LITTLE) |
No | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
2.80 GHz 2x Cortex-X1 |
A-Core | 0.60 GHz (3.20 GHz) 4x Firestorm |
2.25 GHz 2x Cortex-A76 |
B-Core | 0.60 GHz (2.06 GHz) 4x Icestorm |
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 | Apple M1 (7-GPU) |
Google Tensor AI | AI hardware | Apple Neural Engine |
Google Edge TPU @ 1.6 TOPS | AI specifications | 16 Neural cores @ 11 TOPS |
-- | NPU + CPU + iGPU | -- |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)The Google Tensor or Apple M1 (7-GPU) 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 M1 (7 Core) |
0.76 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.39 GHz |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | 1.30 GHz |
Vallhall 2 | GPU Generation | 1 |
5 nm | Technology | 5 nm |
1 | Max. displays | 2 |
20 | Compute units | 112 |
320 | Shader | 896 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
-- | Max. GPU Memory | 8 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 M1 (7 Core) |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec VP9 | Decode / Encode |
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 M1 (7-GPU) supports up to 16 GB of memory in 2 memory channels and achieves a memory bandwidth of up to 68.2 GB/s. |
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Google Tensor | Characteristic | Apple M1 (7-GPU) |
LPDDR5-5500 | Memory | LPDDR4X-4266 |
12 GB | Max. Memory | 16 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
53.0 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 68.2 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
8.00 MB | L2 Cache | 16.00 MB |
-- | L3 Cache | -- |
-- | PCIe version | 4.0 |
-- | PCIe lanes | -- |
-- | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe thermal design power (TDP for short) of the Google Tensor is 10 W, while the Apple M1 (7-GPU) has a TDP of 18 W. The TDP specifies the necessary cooling solution that is required to cool the processor sufficiently. |
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Google Tensor | Characteristic | Apple M1 (7-GPU) |
10 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 18 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | 25 W |
-- | TDP down | 10 W |
-- | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe Google Tensor is manufactured in 5 nm and has 8.00 MB cache. The Apple M1 (7-GPU) is manufactured in 5 nm and has a 16.00 MB cache. |
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Google Tensor | Characteristic | Apple M1 (7-GPU) |
5 nm | Technology | 5 nm |
Unknown | Chip design | Chiplet |
Armv8-A (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | Armv8.5-A (64 bit) |
-- | ISA extensions | Rosetta 2 x86-Emulation |
-- | Socket | -- |
None | Virtualization | Apple Virtualization Framework |
No | AES-NI | Yes |
Android | Operating systems | macOS |
Q4/2021 | Release date | Q4/2020 |
-- | Release price | -- |
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Google Tensor
8C 8T @ 2.80 GHz |
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Apple M1 (7-GPU)
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
Google Tensor
8C 8T @ 2.80 GHz |
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Apple M1 (7-GPU)
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
Google Tensor
8C 8T @ 2.80 GHz |
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Apple M1 (7-GPU)
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
Google Tensor
8C 8T @ 2.80 GHz |
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Apple M1 (7-GPU)
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
Google Tensor
ARM Mali-G78 MP20 @ 0.76 GHz |
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Apple M1 (7-GPU)
Apple M1 (7 Core) @ 1.30 GHz |
Google Tensor
8C 8T @ 2.80 GHz |
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Apple M1 (7-GPU)
8C 8T @ 0.60 GHz |
Google Tensor
8C 8T @ 2.80 GHz |
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Apple M1 (7-GPU)
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
Google Tensor
8C 8T @ 2.80 GHz |
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Apple M1 (7-GPU)
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
Google Tensor
8C 8T @ 2.80 GHz |
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Apple M1 (7-GPU)
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
Google Tensor
8C 8T @ 2.80 GHz |
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Apple M1 (7-GPU)
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
Google Tensor
8C 8T @ 2.80 GHz |
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Apple M1 (7-GPU)
8C 8T @ 0.60 GHz |
Google Tensor
8C 8T @ 2.80 GHz |
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Apple M1 (7-GPU)
8C 8T @ 0.60 GHz |
Google Tensor
8C 8T @ 2.80 GHz |
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Apple M1 (7-GPU)
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
Google Tensor
8C 8T @ 2.80 GHz |
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Apple M1 (7-GPU)
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
Google Tensor
8C 8T @ 2.80 GHz |
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Apple M1 (7-GPU)
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
Google Tensor
2.80 GHz |
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Apple M1 (7-GPU)
7,759 CB R23 MC @ 18 W |
Devices using this processor |
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Google Tensor | Apple M1 (7-GPU) |
Google Pixel 6 Google Pixel 6 Pro |
Unknown |