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Google Tensor vs Google Tensor G5

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The Google Tensor (CPU1), based on the G1 architecture, was manufactured using the 5 nm fabrication process.

It integrates an ARM Mali-G78 MP20 graphics unit and features 8 MB of Level 2 Cache with a maximum memory bandwidth of 53 GB/s. This processor offers solid performance for everyday mobile applications. In benchmarks, it shows comparable single- and multi-core performance, sufficient for common multitasking and moderate gaming requirements.

Its energy efficiency is typical for the 5 nm process. The Google Tensor G5 (CPU2) utilizes the more advanced G5 Laguna architecture and is manufactured using the state-of-the-art 3 nm process. It is equipped with an IMG DXT-48-1536 graphics unit and achieves a maximum memory bandwidth of 51 GB/s.

Compared to the Google Tensor, the Google Tensor G5 delivers significantly higher single- and multi-core performance, making it ideal for demanding applications, intensive multitasking, and a superior gaming experience. The 3 nm fabrication process also enables improved energy efficiency.

Google Tensor

  • G1 architecture in 5 nm fabrication process
  • Integrated ARM Mali-G78 MP20 graphics unit
  • Solid performance for everyday mobile applications
  • 8 MB Level 2 Cache

Google Tensor G5

  • G5 Laguna architecture in 3 nm fabrication process
  • Integrated IMG DXT-48-1536 graphics unit
  • Significantly higher single- and multi-core performance
  • Improved energy efficiency

Performance Overview
Average performance across multiple benchmarks

Single-core performance
Rank 2 - 63 %
Google Tensor
Rank 1 - 100 %
Google Tensor G5
Multi-core performance
Rank 2 - 57 %
Google Tensor
Rank 1 - 100 %
Google Tensor G5
Geekbench 6 Single-Core

Geekbench 6 Single-Core
Single-core performance

Google Tensor
8C / 8T · 2.80 GHz
1,494
Google Tensor G5
8C / 8T · 3.78 GHz
2,362
Geekbench 6 Multi-Core

Geekbench 6 Multi-Core
Multi-core performance

Google Tensor
8C / 8T · 2.80 GHz
3,639
Google Tensor G5
8C / 8T · 3.78 GHz
6,403
iGPU - FP32 Performance (Single-precision GFLOPS)

iGPU - FP32 Performance (Single-precision GFLOPS)

Google Tensor
ARM Mali-G78 MP20
1,943
Google Tensor G5
IMG DXT-48-1536
1,690

More benchmarks

At a glance

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Google TensorGoogle Tensor G5
FamilyGoogle Tensor (5)Google Tensor (5)
CPU groupGoogle Tensor (1)Google Tensor G5 (1)
ArchitectureG1G5 Laguna
Technology5 nm3 nm
SegmentSmartphone / TabletSmartphone / Tablet
Socket
PredecessorGoogle Tensor G4
SuccessorGoogle Tensor G2

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

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Google TensorGoogle Tensor G5
CPU Cores / Threads8 / 88 / 8
Hyperthreading / SMT
Core architecturehybrid (Prime / big.LITTLE)hybrid (Prime / big.LITTLE)
Core Cluster 1: 2x Cortex-X1
2.80 GHz
1x Cortex-X4
3.78 GHz
Core Cluster 2: 2x Cortex-A76
2.25 GHz
5x Cortex-A725
3.05 GHz
Core Cluster 3: 4x Cortex-A55
1.80 GHz
2x Cortex-A520
2.25 GHz
L2-Cache8.00 MB
L3-Cache
Overclocking

Integrated graphics (iGPU)

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Google TensorGoogle Tensor G5
GPU nameARM Mali-G78 MP20IMG DXT-48-1536
GPU frequency0.76 GHz0.40 - 1.10 GHz
CUs / Shader20 / 3206 / 1536
Raytracing
Max. displays10
Max. GPU Memory8 GB
Technology5 nm3 nm
Release dateQ4/2021Q4/2025

NPU AI performance

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Google TensorGoogle Tensor G5
AI hardwareGoogle Tensor AIGoogle Tensor AI
AI specificationsGoogle Edge TPU @ 1.6 TOPSGoogle Edge TPU
NPU + CPU + iGPU

Memory & PCIe

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Google TensorGoogle Tensor G5
MemoryLPDDR5-5500 (53.0 GB/s)
LPDDR5-6400 (51.2 GB/s)
Max. Memory12 GB16 GB
Memory channels24
ECCNoNo
PCIe
PCIe Bandwidth

Thermal Management

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Google TensorGoogle Tensor G5
TDP10 W10 W
TDP (PL2)
TDP up
TDP down
T. junction max.

Technical details

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Google TensorGoogle Tensor G5
Chip designUnknownChiplet
AES-NI
Operating systemsAndroidAndroid
Instruction setArmv8-A (64 bit)Armv8.7-A (64 bit)
ISA extensions
Release dateQ4/2021Q3/2025
Release price
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Google Tensor
Google Tensor
8C / 8T · 2.80 GHz
Google Tensor G5
Google Tensor G5
8C / 8T · 3.78 GHz

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