Google Tensor | Apple M3 | |
CPU comparisonGoogle Tensor or Apple M3 - 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 M3 has 8 cores with 8 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 4.06 GHz. The CPU supports up to 24 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The Apple M3 was released in Q4/2023. |
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Google Tensor (3) | Family | Apple M series (25) |
Google Tensor (1) | CPU group | Apple M3 (6) |
1 | Generation | 3 |
G1 | Architecture | M3 |
Mobile | Segment | Mobile |
-- | Predecessor | Apple M2 |
Google Tensor G2 | Successor | Apple M4 |
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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 M3 has 8 CPU cores and 8 threads can calculate simultaneously. The clock frequency of the Apple M3 is at 0.70 GHz (4.06 GHz). |
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Google Tensor | Characteristic | Apple M3 |
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 | 0.70 GHz (4.06 GHz) 4x P-Core |
2.25 GHz 2x Cortex-A76 |
B-Core | 0.74 GHz (2.75 GHz) 4x E-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 M3 |
Google Tensor AI | AI hardware | Apple Neural Engine |
Google Edge TPU @ 1.6 TOPS | AI specifications | 16 Neural cores @ 35 TOPS |
Internal GraphicsThe Google Tensor or Apple M3 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 M3 (10 Core) |
0.76 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.39 GHz |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | 1.40 GHz |
Vallhall 2 | GPU Generation | 3 |
5 nm | Technology | 3 nm |
1 | Max. displays | 2 |
20 | Compute units | 160 |
320 | Shader | 1280 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | Yes |
No | Frame Generation | No |
-- | Max. GPU Memory | 24 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 M3 (10 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 | Decode |
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 M3 supports up to 24 GB of memory in 2 memory channels and achieves a memory bandwidth of up to 102.4 GB/s. |
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Google Tensor | Characteristic | Apple M3 |
LPDDR5-5500 | Memory | LPDDR5-6400 |
12 GB | Max. Memory | 24 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
53.0 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 102.4 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
8.00 MB | L2 Cache | 20.00 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 M3 has a TDP of 22 W. The TDP specifies the necessary cooling solution that is required to cool the processor sufficiently. |
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Google Tensor | Characteristic | Apple M3 |
10 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 22 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | 15 W |
-- | Tjunction max. | 100 °C |
Technical detailsThe Google Tensor is manufactured in 5 nm and has 8.00 MB cache. The Apple M3 is manufactured in 3 nm and has a 20.00 MB cache. |
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Google Tensor | Characteristic | Apple M3 |
5 nm | Technology | 3 nm |
Unknown | Chip design | Chiplet |
Armv8-A (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | Armv8-A (64 bit) |
-- | ISA extensions | Rosetta 2 x86-Emulation |
-- | Socket | -- |
None | Virtualization | Apple Virtualization Framework |
No | AES-NI | Yes |
Android | Operating systems | macOS, iPadOS |
Q4/2021 | Release date | Q4/2023 |
-- | Release price | -- |
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Google Tensor
8C 8T @ 2.80 GHz |
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Apple M3
8C 8T @ 4.06 GHz |
Google Tensor
8C 8T @ 2.80 GHz |
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Apple M3
8C 8T @ 4.06 GHz |
Google Tensor
8C 8T @ 2.80 GHz |
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Apple M3
8C 8T @ 4.06 GHz |
Google Tensor
8C 8T @ 2.80 GHz |
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Apple M3
8C 8T @ 4.06 GHz |
Google Tensor
ARM Mali-G78 MP20 @ 0.76 GHz |
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Apple M3
Apple M3 (10 Core) @ 1.40 GHz |
Google Tensor
8C 8T @ 2.80 GHz |
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Apple M3
8C 8T @ 0.70 GHz |
Google Tensor
8C 8T @ 2.80 GHz |
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Apple M3
8C 8T @ 4.06 GHz |
Google Tensor
8C 8T @ 2.80 GHz |
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Apple M3
8C 8T @ 4.06 GHz |
Google Tensor
8C 8T @ 2.80 GHz |
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Apple M3
8C 8T @ 4.06 GHz |
Google Tensor
8C 8T @ 2.80 GHz |
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Apple M3
8C 8T @ 4.06 GHz |
Google Tensor
8C 8T @ 2.80 GHz |
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Apple M3
8C 8T @ 0.70 GHz |
Google Tensor
8C 8T @ 2.80 GHz |
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Apple M3
8C 8T @ 0.70 GHz |
Google Tensor
8C 8T @ 2.80 GHz |
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Apple M3
8C 8T @ 4.06 GHz |
Google Tensor
2.80 GHz |
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Apple M3
10,437 CB R23 MC @ 22 W |
Devices using this processor |
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Google Tensor | Apple M3 |
Google Pixel 6 Google Pixel 6 Pro |
Apple iMac 24 (2023) |