Google Tensor G2 | AMD EPYC 7203P | |
CPU comparisonGoogle Tensor G2 or AMD EPYC 7203P - 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 G2 has 8 cores with 8 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 2.85 GHz. Up to 12 GB of memory is supported in 2 memory channels. The Google Tensor G2 was released in Q4/2022. The AMD EPYC 7203P has 8 cores with 16 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 3.40 GHz. The CPU supports up to 4096 GB of memory in 8 memory channels. The AMD EPYC 7203P was released in Q3/2023. |
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Google Tensor (3) | Family | AMD EPYC (129) |
Google Tensor G2 (1) | CPU group | AMD EPYC 7003 (29) |
2 | Generation | 3 |
G2 | Architecture | Milan (Zen 3) |
Mobile | Segment | Desktop / Server |
Google Tensor | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Google Tensor G2 has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the Google Tensor G2 is 2.85 GHz while the AMD EPYC 7203P has 8 CPU cores and 16 threads can calculate simultaneously. The clock frequency of the AMD EPYC 7203P is at 2.80 GHz (3.40 GHz). |
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Google Tensor G2 | Characteristic | AMD EPYC 7203P |
8 | Cores | 8 |
8 | Threads | 16 |
hybrid (Prime / big.LITTLE) | Core architecture | normal |
No | Hyperthreading | Yes |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
2.85 GHz 2x Cortex-X1 |
A-Core | 2.80 GHz (3.40 GHz) 8x Zen 3 |
2.35 GHz 2x Cortex-A78 |
B-Core | -- |
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 G2 | Characteristic | AMD EPYC 7203P |
Google Tensor AI | AI hardware | -- |
Google Edge TPU @ 4 TOPS | AI specifications | -- |
-- | NPU + CPU + iGPU | -- |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)The Google Tensor G2 or AMD EPYC 7203P 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-G710 MP7 | GPU | no iGPU |
0.90 GHz | GPU frequency | -- |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
Vallhall 3 | GPU Generation | -- |
4 nm | Technology | |
1 | Max. displays | |
7 | Compute units | -- |
-- | Shader | -- |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
-- | Max. GPU Memory | -- |
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-G710 MP7 | GPU | no iGPU |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec h264 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec VP9 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec VP8 | No |
Decode | Codec AV1 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec AVC | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec VC-1 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec JPEG | No |
Memory & PCIeThe Google Tensor G2 can use up to 12 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The maximum memory bandwidth is 53.0 GB/s. The AMD EPYC 7203P supports up to 4096 GB of memory in 8 memory channels and achieves a memory bandwidth of up to 204.8 GB/s. |
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Google Tensor G2 | Characteristic | AMD EPYC 7203P |
LPDDR5-5500 | Memory | DDR4-3200 |
12 GB | Max. Memory | 4096 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 8 (Octa Channel) |
53.0 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 204.8 GB/s |
No | ECC | Yes |
8.00 MB | L2 Cache | -- |
4.00 MB | L3 Cache | 64.00 MB |
-- | PCIe version | 4.0 |
-- | PCIe lanes | 128 |
-- | PCIe Bandwidth | 252.0 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe thermal design power (TDP for short) of the Google Tensor G2 is 10 W, while the AMD EPYC 7203P has a TDP of 120 W. The TDP specifies the necessary cooling solution that is required to cool the processor sufficiently. |
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Google Tensor G2 | Characteristic | AMD EPYC 7203P |
10 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 120 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | 150 W |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe Google Tensor G2 is manufactured in 4 nm and has 12.00 MB cache. The AMD EPYC 7203P is manufactured in 7 nm and has a 64.00 MB cache. |
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Google Tensor G2 | Characteristic | AMD EPYC 7203P |
4 nm | Technology | 7 nm |
Chiplet | Chip design | Chiplet |
Armv8-A (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
-- | ISA extensions | SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, FMA3 |
-- | Socket | SP3 |
None | Virtualization | AMD-V, SVM |
No | AES-NI | Yes |
Android | Operating systems | Windows 10, Linux |
Q4/2022 | Release date | Q3/2023 |
-- | Release price | 338 $ |
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Google Tensor G2
8C 8T @ 2.85 GHz |
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AMD EPYC 7203P
8C 16T @ 3.40 GHz |
Google Tensor G2
8C 8T @ 2.85 GHz |
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AMD EPYC 7203P
8C 16T @ 2.80 GHz |
Google Tensor G2
8C 8T @ 2.85 GHz |
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AMD EPYC 7203P
8C 16T @ 3.40 GHz |
Google Tensor G2
8C 8T @ 2.85 GHz |
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AMD EPYC 7203P
8C 16T @ 2.80 GHz |
Google Tensor G2
ARM Mali-G710 MP7 @ 0.90 GHz |
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AMD EPYC 7203P
@ 0.00 GHz |
Google Tensor G2
8C 8T @ 2.85 GHz |
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AMD EPYC 7203P
8C 16T @ 2.80 GHz |
Google Tensor G2
8C 8T @ 2.85 GHz |
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AMD EPYC 7203P
8C 16T @ 2.80 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Google Tensor G2 | AMD EPYC 7203P |
Google Pixel 7 Google Pixel 7 Pro |
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