Google Tensor G3 | Intel Xeon CPU Max 9480 | |
CPU comparisonGoogle Tensor G3 or Intel Xeon CPU Max 9480 - 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 Xeon CPU Max 9480 has 56 cores with 112 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 3.50 GHz. The CPU supports up to 4096 GB of memory in 8 memory channels. The Intel Xeon CPU Max 9480 was released in Q1/2023. |
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Google Tensor (3) | Family | Intel Xeon CPU Max (5) |
Google Tensor G3 (1) | CPU group | Intel Xeon CPU Max 9000 (5) |
3 | Generation | 3 |
G3 | Architecture | Sapphire Rapids |
Mobile | Segment | Desktop / Server |
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 Xeon CPU Max 9480 has 56 CPU cores with a clock frequency of 1.90 GHz (3.50 GHz). |
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Google Tensor G3 | Characteristic | Intel Xeon CPU Max 9480 |
8 | Cores | 56 |
8 | Threads | 112 |
hybrid (Prime / big.LITTLE) | Core architecture | normal |
No | Hyperthreading | Yes |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
2.91 GHz 1x Cortex-X3 |
A-Core | 1.90 GHz (3.50 GHz) |
2.37 GHz 4x Cortex-A715 |
B-Core | -- |
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 | Intel Xeon CPU Max 9480 |
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 | no iGPU |
0.89 GHz | GPU frequency | -- |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
Vallhall | GPU Generation | -- |
4 nm | Technology | |
0 | Max. displays | |
10 | 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 Immortalis-G715 MP10 | 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 / Encode | Codec AV1 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec AVC | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec VC-1 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec JPEG | No |
Memory & PCIeThe Google Tensor G3 supports a maximum of 12 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The Intel Xeon CPU Max 9480 can connect up to 4096 GB of memory in 8 memory channels. |
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Google Tensor G3 | Characteristic | Intel Xeon CPU Max 9480 |
LPDDR5-5500 | Memory | DDR5-4400, DDR5-4800 |
12 GB | Max. Memory | 4096 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 8 (Octa Channel) |
53.0 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 307.2 GB/s |
No | ECC | Yes |
-- | L2 Cache | -- |
-- | L3 Cache | 112.50 MB |
-- | PCIe version | 5.0 |
-- | PCIe lanes | 80 |
-- | PCIe Bandwidth | 315.0 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 Xeon CPU Max 9480 is 350 W. |
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Google Tensor G3 | Characteristic | Intel Xeon CPU Max 9480 |
10 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 350 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe Google Tensor G3 has a 0.00 MB cache, while the Intel Xeon CPU Max 9480 cache has a total of 112.50 MB. |
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Google Tensor G3 | Characteristic | Intel Xeon CPU Max 9480 |
4 nm | Technology | 10 nm |
Chiplet | Chip design | Chiplet |
Armv9-A (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
-- | ISA extensions | 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 |
Q3/2023 | Release date | Q1/2023 |
-- | Release price | 12980 $ |
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Google Tensor G3
8C 8T @ 2.91 GHz |
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Intel Xeon CPU Max 9480
56C 112T @ 3.50 GHz |
Google Tensor G3
8C 8T @ 2.91 GHz |
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Intel Xeon CPU Max 9480
56C 112T @ 1.90 GHz |
Google Tensor G3
8C 8T @ 2.91 GHz |
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Intel Xeon CPU Max 9480
56C 112T @ 3.50 GHz |
Google Tensor G3
8C 8T @ 2.91 GHz |
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Intel Xeon CPU Max 9480
56C 112T @ 1.90 GHz |
Google Tensor G3
ARM Immortalis-G715 MP10 @ 0.89 GHz |
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Intel Xeon CPU Max 9480
@ 0.00 GHz |
Google Tensor G3
8C 8T @ 2.91 GHz |
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Intel Xeon CPU Max 9480
56C 112T @ 1.90 GHz |
Google Tensor G3
8C 8T @ 2.91 GHz |
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Intel Xeon CPU Max 9480
56C 112T @ 1.90 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Google Tensor G3 | Intel Xeon CPU Max 9480 |
Google Pixel 8 Google Pixel 8 Pro |
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