Google Tensor G2 | Intel Core i5-9600KF | |
CPU comparisonGoogle Tensor G2 or Intel Core i5-9600KF - 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 Intel Core i5-9600KF has 6 cores with 6 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 4.60 GHz. The CPU supports up to 128 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The Intel Core i5-9600KF was released in Q1/2019. |
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Google Tensor (3) | Family | Intel Core i5 (331) |
Google Tensor G2 (1) | CPU group | Intel Core i 9000 (34) |
2 | Generation | 9 |
G2 | Architecture | Coffee Lake S Refresh |
Mobile | Segment | Desktop / Server |
Google Tensor | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | Intel Core i5-10600KF |
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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 Intel Core i5-9600KF has 6 CPU cores and 6 threads can calculate simultaneously. The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-9600KF is at 3.70 GHz (4.60 GHz). |
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Google Tensor G2 | Characteristic | Intel Core i5-9600KF |
8 | Cores | 6 |
8 | Threads | 6 |
hybrid (Prime / big.LITTLE) | Core architecture | normal |
No | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | Yes |
2.85 GHz 2x Cortex-X1 |
A-Core | 3.70 GHz (4.60 GHz) |
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 | Intel Core i5-9600KF |
Google Tensor AI | AI hardware | -- |
Google Edge TPU @ 4 TOPS | AI specifications | -- |
-- | NPU + CPU + iGPU | -- |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)The Google Tensor G2 or Intel Core i5-9600KF 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 Intel Core i5-9600KF supports up to 128 GB of memory in 2 memory channels and achieves a memory bandwidth of up to 42.7 GB/s. |
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Google Tensor G2 | Characteristic | Intel Core i5-9600KF |
LPDDR5-5500 | Memory | DDR4-2666 |
12 GB | Max. Memory | 128 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
53.0 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 42.7 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
8.00 MB | L2 Cache | -- |
4.00 MB | L3 Cache | 9.00 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 G2 is 10 W, while the Intel Core i5-9600KF has a TDP of 95 W. The TDP specifies the necessary cooling solution that is required to cool the processor sufficiently. |
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Google Tensor G2 | Characteristic | Intel Core i5-9600KF |
10 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 95 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | 100 °C |
Technical detailsThe Google Tensor G2 is manufactured in 4 nm and has 12.00 MB cache. The Intel Core i5-9600KF is manufactured in 14 nm and has a 9.00 MB cache. |
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Google Tensor G2 | Characteristic | Intel Core i5-9600KF |
4 nm | Technology | 14 nm |
Chiplet | Chip design | Monolithic |
Armv8-A (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
-- | ISA extensions | SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 |
-- | Socket | LGA 1151-2 |
None | Virtualization | VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d |
No | AES-NI | Yes |
Android | Operating systems | Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux |
Q4/2022 | Release date | Q1/2019 |
-- | Release price | 260 $ |
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Google Tensor G2
8C 8T @ 2.85 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-9600KF
6C 6T @ 4.60 GHz |
Google Tensor G2
8C 8T @ 2.85 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-9600KF
6C 6T @ 4.30 GHz |
Google Tensor G2
8C 8T @ 2.85 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-9600KF
6C 6T @ 4.60 GHz |
Google Tensor G2
8C 8T @ 2.85 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-9600KF
6C 6T @ 4.30 GHz |
Google Tensor G2
8C 8T @ 2.85 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-9600KF
6C 6T @ 4.60 GHz |
Google Tensor G2
8C 8T @ 2.85 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-9600KF
6C 6T @ 4.60 GHz |
Google Tensor G2
8C 8T @ 2.85 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-9600KF
6C 6T @ 4.60 GHz |
Google Tensor G2
8C 8T @ 2.85 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-9600KF
6C 6T @ 4.30 GHz |
Google Tensor G2
8C 8T @ 2.85 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-9600KF
6C 6T @ 4.60 GHz |
Google Tensor G2
8C 8T @ 2.85 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-9600KF
6C 6T @ 4.30 GHz |
Google Tensor G2
ARM Mali-G710 MP7 @ 0.90 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-9600KF
@ 0.00 GHz |
Google Tensor G2
8C 8T @ 2.85 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-9600KF
6C 6T @ 3.70 GHz |
Google Tensor G2
8C 8T @ 2.85 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-9600KF
6C 6T @ 4.30 GHz |
Google Tensor G2
8C 8T @ 2.85 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-9600KF
6C 6T @ 4.30 GHz |
Google Tensor G2
8C 8T @ 2.85 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-9600KF
6C 6T @ 4.60 GHz |
Google Tensor G2
8C 8T @ 2.85 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-9600KF
6C 6T @ 3.70 GHz |
Google Tensor G2
8C 8T @ 2.85 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-9600KF
6C 6T @ 4.60 GHz |
Google Tensor G2
8C 8T @ 2.85 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-9600KF
6C 6T @ 4.30 GHz |
Google Tensor G2
8C 8T @ 2.85 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-9600KF
6C 6T @ 3.70 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Google Tensor G2 | Intel Core i5-9600KF |
Google Pixel 7 Google Pixel 7 Pro |
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