Google Tensor G3 | MediaTek Helio X27 | |
CPU comparisonGoogle Tensor G3 or MediaTek Helio X27 - 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 MediaTek Helio X27 has 10 cores with 10 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 2.60 GHz. The CPU supports up to 4 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The MediaTek Helio X27 was released in Q1/2017. |
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Google Tensor (3) | Family | Mediatek Helio (37) |
Google Tensor G3 (1) | CPU group | MediaTek Helio X20 (4) |
3 | Generation | 2 |
G3 | Architecture | Cortex-A72 / 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 MediaTek Helio X27 has 10 CPU cores with a clock frequency of 2.60 GHz. |
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Google Tensor G3 | Characteristic | MediaTek Helio X27 |
8 | Cores | 10 |
8 | Threads | 10 |
hybrid (Prime / big.LITTLE) | Core architecture | hybrid (Prime / big.LITTLE) |
No | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
2.91 GHz 1x Cortex-X3 |
A-Core | 2.60 GHz 2x Cortex-A72 |
2.37 GHz 4x Cortex-A715 |
B-Core | 1.55 GHz 4x Cortex-A53 |
1.70 GHz 4x Cortex-A510 |
C-Core | -- 4x Cortex-A53 |
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 | MediaTek Helio X27 |
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-T880 MP4 |
0.89 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.88 GHz |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | 0.88 GHz |
Vallhall | GPU Generation | Midgard 4 |
4 nm | Technology | 16 nm |
0 | Max. displays | 2 |
10 | Compute units | 4 |
-- | Shader | 64 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
-- | Max. GPU Memory | -- |
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-T880 MP4 |
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 | No |
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 MediaTek Helio X27 can connect up to 4 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. |
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Google Tensor G3 | Characteristic | MediaTek Helio X27 |
LPDDR5-5500 | Memory | LPDDR3-800 |
12 GB | Max. Memory | 4 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
53.0 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 6.4 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
-- | L2 Cache | -- |
-- | L3 Cache | -- |
-- | 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 MediaTek Helio X27 is --. |
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Google Tensor G3 | Characteristic | MediaTek Helio X27 |
10 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | -- |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe Google Tensor G3 has a 0.00 MB cache, while the MediaTek Helio X27 cache has a total of 0.00 MB. |
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Google Tensor G3 | Characteristic | MediaTek Helio X27 |
4 nm | Technology | 20 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 | Q1/2017 |
-- | Release price | -- |
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Google Tensor G3
8C 8T @ 2.91 GHz |
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MediaTek Helio X27
10C 10T @ 2.60 GHz |
Google Tensor G3
8C 8T @ 2.91 GHz |
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MediaTek Helio X27
10C 10T @ 2.60 GHz |
Google Tensor G3
8C 8T @ 2.91 GHz |
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MediaTek Helio X27
10C 10T @ 2.60 GHz |
Google Tensor G3
8C 8T @ 2.91 GHz |
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MediaTek Helio X27
10C 10T @ 2.60 GHz |
Google Tensor G3
ARM Immortalis-G715 MP10 @ 0.89 GHz |
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MediaTek Helio X27
ARM Mali-T880 MP4 @ 0.88 GHz |
Google Tensor G3
8C 8T @ 2.91 GHz |
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MediaTek Helio X27
10C 10T @ 2.60 GHz |
Google Tensor G3
8C 8T @ 2.91 GHz |
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MediaTek Helio X27
10C 10T @ 2.60 GHz |
Google Tensor G3
8C 8T @ 2.91 GHz |
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MediaTek Helio X27
10C 10T @ 2.60 GHz |
Google Tensor G3
8C 8T @ 2.91 GHz |
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MediaTek Helio X27
10C 10T @ 2.60 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Google Tensor G3 | MediaTek Helio X27 |
Google Pixel 8 Google Pixel 8 Pro |
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