Google Tensor G2 | Intel Xeon Gold 5423N | |
CPU comparisonGoogle Tensor G2 or Intel Xeon Gold 5423N - 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 Xeon Gold 5423N has 20 cores with 40 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 4.00 GHz. The CPU supports up to 4096 GB of memory in 8 memory channels. The Intel Xeon Gold 5423N was released in Q1/2023. |
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Google Tensor (3) | Family | Intel Xeon Gold (163) |
Google Tensor G2 (1) | CPU group | Intel Xeon Gold 5400/6400 Edge Enhanced (8) |
2 | Generation | 4 |
G2 | Architecture | Sapphire Rapids Edge Enh. |
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 Intel Xeon Gold 5423N has 20 CPU cores and 40 threads can calculate simultaneously. The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon Gold 5423N is at 2.10 GHz (4.00 GHz). |
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Google Tensor G2 | Characteristic | Intel Xeon Gold 5423N |
8 | Cores | 20 |
8 | Threads | 40 |
hybrid (Prime / big.LITTLE) | Core architecture | normal |
No | Hyperthreading | Yes |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
2.85 GHz 2x Cortex-X1 |
A-Core | 2.10 GHz (4.00 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 Xeon Gold 5423N |
Google Tensor AI | AI hardware | -- |
Google Edge TPU @ 4 TOPS | AI specifications | -- |
-- | NPU + CPU + iGPU | -- |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)The Google Tensor G2 or Intel Xeon Gold 5423N 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 Xeon Gold 5423N supports up to 4096 GB of memory in 8 memory channels and achieves a memory bandwidth of up to 256.0 GB/s. |
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Google Tensor G2 | Characteristic | Intel Xeon Gold 5423N |
LPDDR5-5500 | Memory | |
12 GB | Max. Memory | 4096 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 8 (Octa Channel) |
53.0 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 256.0 GB/s |
No | ECC | Yes |
8.00 MB | L2 Cache | -- |
4.00 MB | L3 Cache | 37.50 MB |
-- | PCIe version | 4.0 |
-- | PCIe lanes | 48 |
-- | PCIe Bandwidth | 94.5 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe thermal design power (TDP for short) of the Google Tensor G2 is 10 W, while the Intel Xeon Gold 5423N has a TDP of 145 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 Xeon Gold 5423N |
10 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 145 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe Google Tensor G2 is manufactured in 4 nm and has 12.00 MB cache. The Intel Xeon Gold 5423N is manufactured in 10 nm and has a 37.50 MB cache. |
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Google Tensor G2 | Characteristic | Intel Xeon Gold 5423N |
4 nm | Technology | 10 nm |
Chiplet | Chip design | Chiplet |
Armv8-A (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
-- | ISA extensions | SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512 |
-- | Socket | LGA 4677 |
None | Virtualization | VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d |
No | AES-NI | Yes |
Android | Operating systems | Windows, Linux |
Q4/2022 | Release date | Q1/2023 |
-- | Release price | 1508 $ |
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Google Tensor G2
8C 8T @ 2.85 GHz |
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Intel Xeon Gold 5423N
20C 40T @ 4.00 GHz |
Google Tensor G2
8C 8T @ 2.85 GHz |
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Intel Xeon Gold 5423N
20C 40T @ 2.10 GHz |
Google Tensor G2
8C 8T @ 2.85 GHz |
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Intel Xeon Gold 5423N
20C 40T @ 4.00 GHz |
Google Tensor G2
8C 8T @ 2.85 GHz |
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Intel Xeon Gold 5423N
20C 40T @ 2.10 GHz |
Google Tensor G2
ARM Mali-G710 MP7 @ 0.90 GHz |
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Intel Xeon Gold 5423N
@ 0.00 GHz |
Google Tensor G2
8C 8T @ 2.85 GHz |
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Intel Xeon Gold 5423N
20C 40T @ 2.10 GHz |
Google Tensor G2
8C 8T @ 2.85 GHz |
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Intel Xeon Gold 5423N
20C 40T @ 2.10 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Google Tensor G2 | Intel Xeon Gold 5423N |
Google Pixel 7 Google Pixel 7 Pro |
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