Intel Core i3-8121U | Google Tensor G3 | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the Intel Core i3-8121U and the Google Tensor G3 and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the Intel Core i3-8121U 2 core processor released in Q2/2018 with the Google Tensor G3 which has 8 CPU cores and was introduced in Q3/2023. |
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Intel Core i3 (205) | Family | Google Tensor (3) |
Intel Core i 8000U (CL) (1) | CPU group | Google Tensor G3 (1) |
8 | Generation | 3 |
Cannon Lake U | Architecture | G3 |
Mobile | Segment | Mobile |
-- | Predecessor | Google Tensor |
-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Core i3-8121U is a 2 core processor with a clock frequency of 2.20 GHz (3.20 GHz). The processor can compute 4 threads at the same time. The Google Tensor G3 clocks with 2.91 GHz, has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel. |
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Intel Core i3-8121U | Characteristic | Google Tensor G3 |
2 | Cores | 8 |
4 | Threads | 8 |
normal | Core architecture | hybrid (Prime / big.LITTLE) |
Yes | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
2.20 GHz (3.20 GHz) | A-Core | 2.91 GHz 1x Cortex-X3 |
-- | B-Core | 2.37 GHz 4x Cortex-A715 |
-- | C-Core | 1.70 GHz 4x Cortex-A510 |
Artificial Intelligence and Machine LearningProcessors with the support of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) can process many calculations, especially audio, image and video processing, much faster than classic processors. Algorithms for ML improve their performance the more data they have collected via software. ML tasks can be processed up to 10,000 times faster than with a classic processor. |
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Intel Core i3-8121U | Characteristic | Google Tensor G3 |
-- | AI hardware | Google Tensor AI |
-- | AI specifications | Google Edge TPU |
Internal GraphicsGraphics (iGPU) integrated into the processor not only enable image output without having to rely on a dedicated graphics solution, but can also efficiently accelerate video playback. |
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no iGPU | GPU | ARM Immortalis-G715 MP10 |
GPU frequency | 0.89 GHz | |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
-- | GPU Generation | Vallhall |
Technology | 4 nm | |
Max. displays | 0 | |
-- | Compute units | 10 |
-- | Shader | -- |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
-- | Max. GPU Memory | -- |
-- | DirectX Version | 12 |
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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no iGPU | GPU | ARM Immortalis-G715 MP10 |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VP9 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VP8 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec AV1 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec AVC | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VC-1 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeUp to 32 GB of memory in a maximum of 2 memory channels is supported by the Intel Core i3-8121U, while the Google Tensor G3 supports a maximum of 12 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 53.0 GB/s enabled. |
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Intel Core i3-8121U | Characteristic | Google Tensor G3 |
LPDDR4-2400, DDR4-2400 | Memory | LPDDR5-5500 |
32 GB | Max. Memory | 12 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
38.4 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 53.0 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
-- | L2 Cache | -- |
4.00 MB | L3 Cache | -- |
3.0 | PCIe version | -- |
16 | PCIe lanes | -- |
15.8 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe Intel Core i3-8121U has a TDP of 15 W. The TDP of the Google Tensor G3 is 10 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution. |
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Intel Core i3-8121U | Characteristic | Google Tensor G3 |
15 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 10 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
105 °C | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe Intel Core i3-8121U has 4.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 10 nm. The cache of Google Tensor G3 is at 0.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 4 nm. |
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Intel Core i3-8121U | Characteristic | Google Tensor G3 |
10 nm | Technology | 4 nm |
Monolithic | Chip design | Chiplet |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | Armv9-A (64 bit) |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512 | ISA extensions | -- |
BGA 1356 | Socket | -- |
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d | Virtualization | None |
Yes | AES-NI | No |
Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux | Operating systems | Android |
Q2/2018 | Release date | Q3/2023 |
-- | Release price | -- |
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Intel Core i3-8121U
2C 4T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Google Tensor G3
8C 8T @ 2.91 GHz |
Intel Core i3-8121U
2C 4T @ 2.70 GHz |
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Google Tensor G3
8C 8T @ 2.91 GHz |
Intel Core i3-8121U
2C 4T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Google Tensor G3
8C 8T @ 2.91 GHz |
Intel Core i3-8121U
2C 4T @ 2.70 GHz |
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Google Tensor G3
8C 8T @ 2.91 GHz |
Intel Core i3-8121U
@ 0.00 GHz |
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Google Tensor G3
ARM Immortalis-G715 MP10 @ 0.89 GHz |
Intel Core i3-8121U
2C 4T @ 2.20 GHz |
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Google Tensor G3
8C 8T @ 2.91 GHz |
Intel Core i3-8121U
2C 4T @ 2.20 GHz |
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Google Tensor G3
8C 8T @ 2.91 GHz |
Intel Core i3-8121U
2C 4T @ 2.70 GHz |
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Google Tensor G3
8C 8T @ 2.91 GHz |
Intel Core i3-8121U
2C 4T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Google Tensor G3
8C 8T @ 2.91 GHz |
Intel Core i3-8121U
2C 4T @ 2.70 GHz |
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Google Tensor G3
8C 8T @ 2.91 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Core i3-8121U | Google Tensor G3 |
Unknown | Google Pixel 8 Google Pixel 8 Pro |