Google Tensor G3 | HiSilicon Kirin 960 | |
CPU comparisonGoogle Tensor G3 or HiSilicon Kirin 960 - 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 G3 has 8 cores with 8 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 2.91 GHz. Up to 12 GB of memory is supported in 2 memory channels. The Google Tensor G3 was released in Q3/2023. The HiSilicon Kirin 960 has 8 cores with 8 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 2.40 GHz. The CPU supports up to 6 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The HiSilicon Kirin 960 was released in Q4/2016. |
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Google Tensor (3) | Family | HiSilicon Kirin (29) |
Google Tensor G3 (1) | CPU group | HiSilicon Kirin 960 (2) |
3 | Generation | 5 |
G3 | Architecture | Cortex-A73 / Cortex-A53 |
Mobile | Segment | Mobile |
Google Tensor | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Google Tensor G3 is a 8 core processor with a clock frequency of 2.91 GHz. The HiSilicon Kirin 960 has 8 CPU cores with a clock frequency of 2.40 GHz. |
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Google Tensor G3 | Characteristic | HiSilicon Kirin 960 |
8 | Cores | 8 |
8 | Threads | 8 |
hybrid (Prime / big.LITTLE) | Core architecture | hybrid (big.LITTLE) |
No | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
2.91 GHz 1x Cortex-X3 |
A-Core | 2.40 GHz 4x Cortex-A73 |
2.37 GHz 4x Cortex-A715 |
B-Core | 1.80 GHz 4x Cortex-A53 |
1.70 GHz 4x Cortex-A510 |
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 G3 | Characteristic | HiSilicon Kirin 960 |
Google Tensor AI | AI hardware | -- |
Google Edge TPU | AI specifications | -- |
-- | NPU + CPU + iGPU | -- |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)The integrated graphics unit of a processor is not only responsible for the pure image output on the system, but can also significantly increase the efficiency of the system with the support of modern video codecs. |
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ARM Immortalis-G715 MP10 | GPU | ARM Mali-G71 MP8 |
0.89 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.90 GHz |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
Vallhall | GPU Generation | Bifrost 1 |
4 nm | Technology | 16 nm |
0 | Max. displays | 2 |
10 | Compute units | 8 |
-- | Shader | 256 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
-- | Max. GPU Memory | 2 GB |
12 | DirectX Version | 11 |
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 Immortalis-G715 MP10 | GPU | ARM Mali-G71 MP8 |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec VP9 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec VP8 | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec AV1 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec AVC | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec VC-1 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeThe Google Tensor G3 supports a maximum of 12 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The HiSilicon Kirin 960 can connect up to 6 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. |
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Google Tensor G3 | Characteristic | HiSilicon Kirin 960 |
LPDDR5-5500 | Memory | LPDDR4-1600 |
12 GB | Max. Memory | 6 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
53.0 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 12.8 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
-- | L2 Cache | -- |
-- | L3 Cache | 4.00 MB |
-- | PCIe version | -- |
-- | PCIe lanes | -- |
-- | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe TDP (Thermal Design Power) of a processor specifies the required cooling solution. The Google Tensor G3 has a TDP of 10 W, that of the HiSilicon Kirin 960 is 5 W. |
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Google Tensor G3 | Characteristic | HiSilicon Kirin 960 |
10 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 5 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe Google Tensor G3 has a 0.00 MB cache, while the HiSilicon Kirin 960 cache has a total of 4.00 MB. |
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Google Tensor G3 | Characteristic | HiSilicon Kirin 960 |
4 nm | Technology | 16 nm |
Chiplet | Chip design | Chiplet |
Armv9-A (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | Armv8-A (64 bit) |
-- | ISA extensions | -- |
-- | Socket | -- |
None | Virtualization | None |
No | AES-NI | No |
Android | Operating systems | Android |
Q3/2023 | Release date | Q4/2016 |
-- | Release price | -- |
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Google Tensor G3
8C 8T @ 2.91 GHz |
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HiSilicon Kirin 960
8C 8T @ 2.40 GHz |
Google Tensor G3
8C 8T @ 2.91 GHz |
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HiSilicon Kirin 960
8C 8T @ 2.40 GHz |
Google Tensor G3
8C 8T @ 2.91 GHz |
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HiSilicon Kirin 960
8C 8T @ 2.40 GHz |
Google Tensor G3
8C 8T @ 2.91 GHz |
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HiSilicon Kirin 960
8C 8T @ 2.40 GHz |
Google Tensor G3
ARM Immortalis-G715 MP10 @ 0.89 GHz |
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HiSilicon Kirin 960
ARM Mali-G71 MP8 @ 0.90 GHz |
Google Tensor G3
8C 8T @ 2.91 GHz |
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HiSilicon Kirin 960
8C 8T @ 2.40 GHz |
Google Tensor G3
8C 8T @ 2.91 GHz |
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HiSilicon Kirin 960
8C 8T @ 2.40 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Google Tensor G3 | HiSilicon Kirin 960 |
Google Pixel 8 Google Pixel 8 Pro |
Huawei Honor 8 Pro Huawei Honor 9 Huawei Mate 9 Huawei Mate 9 Pro Huawei Mate 9 Porsche Huawei MediaPad M5 Huawei Nova 2s Huawei P10 |