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Google Tensor G5 vs Apple A19 Pro

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The Google Tensor G5 processor, codenamed G5 Laguna, is manufactured by ARM using a 3nm process.

It is designed for efficient and powerful processing. The Apple A19 Pro processor, also manufactured by Apple using a 3nm process, targets premium devices with high computing and graphics performance.

Specific core or thread counts are not available for either CPU. In performance comparison, the Apple A19 Pro shows a clear superiority. Its single-core performance is more than 10 percent higher than that of the Google Tensor G5, and its multi-core performance also surpasses it by more than 10 percent.

This makes the Apple A19 Pro ideal for demanding applications. For gaming scenarios, the Apple A19 Pro is also the better choice. Its internal graphics unit (Apple A19 Pro with 6 GPU cores) and maximum memory bandwidth of 68 GB/s surpass the IMG DXT-48-1536 graphics unit and 51 GB/s of the Google Tensor G5.

Information on power consumption, TDP, and market prices is not available for either processor. In summary, the Google Tensor G5 is a solid processor for efficient everyday tasks, based on the ARM architecture. The Apple A19 Pro is recommended for users who need maximum computing power, especially in single-core applications, and excellent gaming performance.

Google Tensor G5

  • 3nm manufacturing process
  • ARM architecture
  • Good multi-core performance for everyday tasks
  • Integrated IMG DXT-48-1536 graphics unit

Apple A19 Pro

  • 3nm manufacturing process
  • Superior single and multi-core performance
  • Stronger integrated graphics unit (6 GPU cores)
  • Higher memory bandwidth for gaming

Performance Overview
Average performance across multiple benchmarks

Single-core performance
Rank 2 - 61 %
Google Tensor G5
Rank 1 - 100 %
Apple A19 Pro
Multi-core performance
Rank 2 - 64 %
Google Tensor G5
Rank 1 - 100 %
Apple A19 Pro
Geekbench 6 Single-Core

Geekbench 6 Single-Core
Single-core performance

Google Tensor G5
8C / 8T · 3.78 GHz
2,362
Apple A19 Pro
6C / 6T · 4.26 GHz
3,907
Geekbench 6 Multi-Core

Geekbench 6 Multi-Core
Multi-core performance

Google Tensor G5
8C / 8T · 3.78 GHz
6,403
Apple A19 Pro
6C / 6T · 4.26 GHz
10,074
iGPU - FP32 Performance (Single-precision GFLOPS)

iGPU - FP32 Performance (Single-precision GFLOPS)

Google Tensor G5
IMG DXT-48-1536
1,690
Apple A19 Pro
Apple A19 Pro (6 GPU Cores)
8,193

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At a glance

Wischen
Google Tensor G5Apple A19 Pro
FamilyGoogle Tensor (5)Apple A series (27)
CPU groupGoogle Tensor G5 (1)Apple A19 (2)
ArchitectureG5 Laguna
Technology3 nm3 nm
SegmentSmartphone / TabletSmartphone / Tablet
Socket
PredecessorGoogle Tensor G4Apple A18 Pro
Successor

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

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Google Tensor G5Apple A19 Pro
CPU Cores / Threads8 / 86 / 6
Hyperthreading / SMT
Core architecturehybrid (Prime / big.LITTLE)hybrid (big.LITTLE)
Core Cluster 1: 1x Cortex-X4
3.78 GHz
2x P-Core
0.70 - 4.26 GHz
Core Cluster 2: 5x Cortex-A725
3.05 GHz
4x E-Core
0.74 - 2.50 GHz
Core Cluster 3: 2x Cortex-A520
2.25 GHz
L2-Cache6.00 MB
L3-Cache
Overclocking

Integrated graphics (iGPU)

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Google Tensor G5Apple A19 Pro
GPU nameIMG DXT-48-1536Apple A19 Pro (6 GPU Cores)
GPU frequency0.40 - 1.10 GHz0.39 - 2.00 GHz
CUs / Shader6 / 153624 / 768
Raytracing
Max. displays01
Max. GPU Memory8 GB12 GB
Technology3 nm3 nm
Release dateQ4/2025Q3/2025

NPU AI performance

Wischen
Google Tensor G5Apple A19 Pro
AI hardwareGoogle Tensor AIApple Neural Engine
AI specificationsGoogle Edge TPU16 Neural cores @ ? TOPS
NPU + CPU + iGPU

Memory & PCIe

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Google Tensor G5Apple A19 Pro
MemoryLPDDR5-6400 (51.2 GB/s)
LPDDR5X-8533 (68.3 GB/s)
Max. Memory16 GB12 GB
Memory channels41
ECCNoNo
PCIe
PCIe Bandwidth

Thermal Management

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Google Tensor G5Apple A19 Pro
TDP10 W12 W
TDP (PL2)
TDP up
TDP down
T. junction max.

Technical details

Wischen
Google Tensor G5Apple A19 Pro
Chip designChipletChiplet
AES-NI
Operating systemsAndroidiOS
Instruction setArmv8.7-A (64 bit)Armv9.2-A (64 bit)
ISA extensions
Release dateQ3/2025Q3/2025
Release price
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Your rating

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Google Tensor G5
Google Tensor G5
8C / 8T · 3.78 GHz
Apple A19 Pro
Apple A19 Pro
6C / 6T · 0.70 - 4.26 GHz

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