Intel Core i5-1240U | Google Tensor | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the Intel Core i5-1240U and the Google Tensor and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the Intel Core i5-1240U 10 core processor released in Q1/2022 with the Google Tensor which has 8 CPU cores and was introduced in Q4/2021. |
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Intel Core i5 (331) | Family | Google Tensor (3) |
Intel Core i 1200P/1200U (21) | CPU group | Google Tensor (1) |
12 | Generation | 1 |
Alder Lake U | Architecture | G1 |
Mobile | Segment | Mobile |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | Google Tensor G2 |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Core i5-1240U is a 10 core processor with a clock frequency of 1.10 GHz (4.40 GHz). The processor can compute 12 threads at the same time. The Google Tensor clocks with 2.80 GHz, has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel. |
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Intel Core i5-1240U | Characteristic | Google Tensor |
10 | Cores | 8 |
12 | Threads | 8 |
hybrid (big.LITTLE) | Core architecture | hybrid (Prime / big.LITTLE) |
Yes | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
1.10 GHz (4.40 GHz) 2x Golden Cove |
A-Core | 2.80 GHz 2x Cortex-X1 |
0.80 GHz (3.30 GHz) 8x Gracemont |
B-Core | 2.25 GHz 2x Cortex-A76 |
-- | C-Core | 1.80 GHz 4x Cortex-A55 |
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 i5-1240U | Characteristic | Google Tensor |
-- | AI hardware | Google Tensor AI |
-- | AI specifications | Google Edge TPU @ 1.6 TOPS |
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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Intel Iris Xe Graphics 80 (Alder Lake) | GPU | ARM Mali-G78 MP20 |
0.25 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.76 GHz |
0.90 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
13 | GPU Generation | Vallhall 2 |
10 nm | Technology | 5 nm |
4 | Max. displays | 1 |
80 | Compute units | 20 |
640 | Shader | 320 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
32 GB | Max. GPU Memory | -- |
12.1 | 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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Intel Iris Xe Graphics 80 (Alder Lake) | GPU | ARM Mali-G78 MP20 |
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 / Encode |
Decode | Codec VP8 | Decode / Encode |
Decode | Codec AV1 | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec AVC | Decode / Encode |
Decode | Codec VC-1 | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeUp to 64 GB of memory in a maximum of 2 memory channels is supported by the Intel Core i5-1240U, while the Google Tensor 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 i5-1240U | Characteristic | Google Tensor |
LPDDR5-5200, LPDDR4X-4266, DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200 | Memory | LPDDR5-5500 |
64 GB | Max. Memory | 12 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
83.2 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 53.0 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
6.50 MB | L2 Cache | 8.00 MB |
12.00 MB | L3 Cache | -- |
4.0 | PCIe version | -- |
28 | PCIe lanes | -- |
55.1 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe Intel Core i5-1240U has a TDP of 9 W. The TDP of the Google Tensor 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 i5-1240U | Characteristic | Google Tensor |
9 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 10 W |
29 W | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
100 °C | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe Intel Core i5-1240U has 18.50 MB cache and is manufactured in 10 nm. The cache of Google Tensor is at 8.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 5 nm. |
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Intel Core i5-1240U | Characteristic | Google Tensor |
10 nm | Technology | 5 nm |
Monolithic | Chip design | Unknown |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | Armv8-A (64 bit) |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 | ISA extensions | -- |
BGA 1744 | Socket | -- |
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d | Virtualization | None |
Yes | AES-NI | No |
Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux | Operating systems | Android |
Q1/2022 | Release date | Q4/2021 |
-- | Release price | -- |
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Intel Core i5-1240U
10C 12T @ 4.40 GHz |
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Google Tensor
8C 8T @ 2.80 GHz |
Intel Core i5-1240U
10C 12T @ 2.30 GHz |
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Google Tensor
8C 8T @ 2.80 GHz |
Intel Core i5-1240U
Intel Iris Xe Graphics 80 (Alder Lake) @ 0.90 GHz |
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Google Tensor
ARM Mali-G78 MP20 @ 0.76 GHz |
Intel Core i5-1240U
10C 12T @ 4.40 GHz |
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Google Tensor
8C 8T @ 2.80 GHz |
Intel Core i5-1240U
10C 12T @ 2.30 GHz |
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Google Tensor
8C 8T @ 2.80 GHz |
Intel Core i5-1240U
10C 12T @ 1.10 GHz |
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Google Tensor
8C 8T @ 2.80 GHz |
Intel Core i5-1240U
10C 12T @ 1.10 GHz |
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Google Tensor
8C 8T @ 2.80 GHz |
Intel Core i5-1240U
10C 12T @ 2.30 GHz |
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Google Tensor
8C 8T @ 2.80 GHz |
Intel Core i5-1240U
10C 12T @ 1.10 GHz |
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Google Tensor
8C 8T @ 2.80 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Core i5-1240U | Google Tensor |
Unknown | Google Pixel 6 Google Pixel 6 Pro |