Google Tensor G3 | Intel Core Ultra 5 125U | |
CPU comparisonGoogle Tensor G3 or Intel Core Ultra 5 125U - 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 Intel Core Ultra 5 125U has 12 cores with 14 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 4.30 GHz. The CPU supports up to 96 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The Intel Core Ultra 5 125U was released in Q4/2023. |
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Google Tensor (3) | Family | Intel Core Ultra 5 (10) |
Google Tensor G3 (1) | CPU group | Intel Core Ultra 100U (7) |
3 | Generation | 1 |
G3 | Architecture | Meteor Lake U |
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 Intel Core Ultra 5 125U has 12 CPU cores with a clock frequency of 1.30 GHz (4.30 GHz). |
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Google Tensor G3 | Characteristic | Intel Core Ultra 5 125U |
8 | Cores | 12 |
8 | Threads | 14 |
hybrid (Prime / big.LITTLE) | Core architecture | hybrid (big.LITTLE) |
No | Hyperthreading | Yes |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
2.91 GHz 1x Cortex-X3 |
A-Core | 1.30 GHz (4.30 GHz) 2x Redwood Cove |
2.37 GHz 4x Cortex-A715 |
B-Core | 0.80 GHz (3.60 GHz) 8x Crestmont |
1.70 GHz 4x Cortex-A510 |
C-Core | 0.70 GHz (2.10 GHz) 2x Crestmont |
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 | Intel Core Ultra 5 125U |
Google Tensor AI | AI hardware | Intel® AI Boost |
Google Edge TPU | AI specifications | Intel AI Boost @ 1.4 GHz (OpenVINO, WindowsML, DirectML, ONNX RT) |
-- | 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 | Intel Iris Xe 4 Core Graphics 64 EUs (Meteor Lake) |
0.89 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.60 GHz |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | 1.85 GHz |
Vallhall | GPU Generation | -- |
4 nm | Technology | 5 nm |
0 | Max. displays | 4 |
10 | Compute units | 64 |
-- | Shader | 512 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | Yes |
No | Frame Generation | No |
-- | Max. GPU Memory | 32 GB |
12 | DirectX Version | 12.2 |
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 | Intel Iris Xe 4 Core Graphics 64 EUs (Meteor Lake) |
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 |
Decode / Encode | Codec VP8 | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec AV1 | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec AVC | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeThe Google Tensor G3 supports a maximum of 12 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The Intel Core Ultra 5 125U can connect up to 96 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. |
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Google Tensor G3 | Characteristic | Intel Core Ultra 5 125U |
LPDDR5-5500 | Memory | LPDDR5X-7500, DDR5-5600 |
12 GB | Max. Memory | 96 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
53.0 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 120.0 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
-- | L2 Cache | 12.00 MB |
-- | L3 Cache | -- |
-- | PCIe version | 4.0 |
-- | PCIe lanes | 20 |
-- | PCIe Bandwidth | 39.4 GB/s |
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 Intel Core Ultra 5 125U is 15 W. |
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Google Tensor G3 | Characteristic | Intel Core Ultra 5 125U |
10 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 15 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | 57 W |
-- | TDP up | 28 W |
-- | TDP down | 12 W |
-- | Tjunction max. | 110 °C |
Technical detailsThe Google Tensor G3 has a 0.00 MB cache, while the Intel Core Ultra 5 125U cache has a total of 12.00 MB. |
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Google Tensor G3 | Characteristic | Intel Core Ultra 5 125U |
4 nm | Technology | 7 nm |
Chiplet | Chip design | Chiplet |
Armv9-A (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
-- | ISA extensions | SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 |
-- | Socket | BGA 2049 |
None | Virtualization | VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d |
No | AES-NI | Yes |
Android | Operating systems | Windows 11, Linux |
Q3/2023 | Release date | Q4/2023 |
-- | Release price | -- |
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Google Tensor G3
ARM Immortalis-G715 MP10 @ 0.89 GHz |
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Intel Core Ultra 5 125U
Intel Iris Xe 4 Core Graphics 64 EUs (Meteor Lake) @ 1.85 GHz |
Google Tensor G3
8C 8T @ 2.91 GHz |
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Intel Core Ultra 5 125U
12C 14T @ 4.30 GHz |
Google Tensor G3
8C 8T @ 2.91 GHz |
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Intel Core Ultra 5 125U
12C 14T @ 1.30 GHz |
Google Tensor G3
8C 8T @ 2.91 GHz |
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Intel Core Ultra 5 125U
12C 14T @ 4.30 GHz |
Google Tensor G3
8C 8T @ 2.91 GHz |
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Intel Core Ultra 5 125U
12C 14T @ 1.30 GHz |
Google Tensor G3
8C 8T @ 2.91 GHz |
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Intel Core Ultra 5 125U
12C 14T @ 1.30 GHz |
Google Tensor G3
8C 8T @ 2.91 GHz |
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Intel Core Ultra 5 125U
12C 14T @ 1.30 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Google Tensor G3 | Intel Core Ultra 5 125U |
Google Pixel 8 Google Pixel 8 Pro |
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