Google Tensor | Intel Core i5-8279U | |
CPU comparisonGoogle Tensor or Intel Core i5-8279U - 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 Intel Core i5-8279U has 4 cores with 8 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 4.10 GHz. The CPU supports up to 32 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The Intel Core i5-8279U was released in Q2/2019. |
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Google Tensor (3) | Family | Intel Core i5 (331) |
Google Tensor (1) | CPU group | Intel Core i 8000U (8) |
1 | Generation | 8 |
G1 | Architecture | Coffee Lake U |
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 Intel Core i5-8279U has 4 CPU cores and 8 threads can calculate simultaneously. The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-8279U is at 2.40 GHz (4.10 GHz). |
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Google Tensor | Characteristic | Intel Core i5-8279U |
8 | Cores | 4 |
8 | Threads | 8 |
hybrid (Prime / big.LITTLE) | Core architecture | normal |
No | Hyperthreading | Yes |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
2.80 GHz 2x Cortex-X1 |
A-Core | 2.40 GHz (4.10 GHz) |
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 | Intel Core i5-8279U |
Google Tensor AI | AI hardware | -- |
Google Edge TPU @ 1.6 TOPS | AI specifications | -- |
Internal GraphicsThe Google Tensor or Intel Core i5-8279U 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 | Intel Iris Plus Graphics 655 |
0.76 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.30 GHz |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | 1.15 GHz |
Vallhall 2 | GPU Generation | 9.5 |
5 nm | Technology | 14 nm |
1 | Max. displays | 3 |
20 | Compute units | 48 |
320 | Shader | 384 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
-- | Max. GPU Memory | 32 GB |
12 | DirectX Version | 12 |
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 | Intel Iris Plus Graphics 655 |
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 / Encode |
Decode | Codec AV1 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec AVC | Decode / Encode |
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 Intel Core i5-8279U supports up to 32 GB of memory in 2 memory channels and achieves a memory bandwidth of up to 38.4 GB/s. |
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Google Tensor | Characteristic | Intel Core i5-8279U |
LPDDR5-5500 | Memory | DDR4-2400 |
12 GB | Max. Memory | 32 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
53.0 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 38.4 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
8.00 MB | L2 Cache | -- |
-- | L3 Cache | 6.00 MB |
-- | PCIe version | 3.0 |
-- | PCIe lanes | 16 |
-- | PCIe Bandwidth | 15.8 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe thermal design power (TDP for short) of the Google Tensor is 10 W, while the Intel Core i5-8279U has a TDP of 28 W. The TDP specifies the necessary cooling solution that is required to cool the processor sufficiently. |
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Google Tensor | Characteristic | Intel Core i5-8279U |
10 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 28 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 Intel Core i5-8279U is manufactured in 14 nm and has a 6.00 MB cache. |
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Google Tensor | Characteristic | Intel Core i5-8279U |
5 nm | Technology | 14 nm |
Unknown | Chip design | Monolithic |
Armv8-A (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
-- | ISA extensions | SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 |
-- | Socket | BGA 1528 |
None | Virtualization | VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d |
No | AES-NI | Yes |
Android | Operating systems | Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux |
Q4/2021 | Release date | Q2/2019 |
-- | Release price | 320 $ |
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Google Tensor
8C 8T @ 2.80 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-8279U
4C 8T @ 4.10 GHz |
Google Tensor
8C 8T @ 2.80 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-8279U
4C 8T @ 3.60 GHz |
Google Tensor
8C 8T @ 2.80 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-8279U
4C 8T @ 4.10 GHz |
Google Tensor
8C 8T @ 2.80 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-8279U
4C 8T @ 3.60 GHz |
Google Tensor
ARM Mali-G78 MP20 @ 0.76 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-8279U
Intel Iris Plus Graphics 655 @ 1.15 GHz |
Google Tensor
8C 8T @ 2.80 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-8279U
4C 8T @ 4.10 GHz |
Google Tensor
8C 8T @ 2.80 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-8279U
4C 8T @ 3.60 GHz |
Google Tensor
8C 8T @ 2.80 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-8279U
4C 8T @ 2.40 GHz |
Google Tensor
8C 8T @ 2.80 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-8279U
4C 8T @ 2.40 GHz |
Google Tensor
8C 8T @ 2.80 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-8279U
4C 8T @ 3.60 GHz |
Google Tensor
8C 8T @ 2.80 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-8279U
4C 8T @ 4.10 GHz |
Google Tensor
8C 8T @ 2.80 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-8279U
4C 8T @ 3.60 GHz |
Google Tensor
8C 8T @ 2.80 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-8279U
4C 8T @ 2.40 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Google Tensor | Intel Core i5-8279U |
Google Pixel 6 Google Pixel 6 Pro |
Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2019) |