Intel Core i7-3520M | Google Tensor G2 | |
CPU comparisonIntel Core i7-3520M or Google Tensor G2 - 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 Intel Core i7-3520M has 2 cores with 4 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 3.60 GHz. Up to 32 GB of memory is supported in 2 memory channels. The Intel Core i7-3520M was released in Q2/2012. The Google Tensor G2 has 8 cores with 8 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 2.85 GHz. The CPU supports up to 12 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The Google Tensor G2 was released in Q4/2022. |
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Intel Core i7 (298) | Family | Google Tensor (3) |
Intel Core i 3000M (29) | CPU group | Google Tensor G2 (1) |
3 | Generation | 2 |
Ivy Bridge H | Architecture | G2 |
Mobile | Segment | Mobile |
-- | Predecessor | Google Tensor |
-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Core i7-3520M is a 2 core processor with a clock frequency of 2.90 GHz (3.60 GHz). The Google Tensor G2 has 8 CPU cores with a clock frequency of 2.85 GHz. |
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Intel Core i7-3520M | Characteristic | Google Tensor G2 |
2 | Cores | 8 |
4 | Threads | 8 |
normal | Core architecture | hybrid (Prime / big.LITTLE) |
Yes | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
2.90 GHz (3.60 GHz) | A-Core | 2.85 GHz 2x Cortex-X1 |
-- | B-Core | 2.35 GHz 2x Cortex-A78 |
-- | C-Core | 1.80 GHz 4x Cortex-A55 |
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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Intel Core i7-3520M | Characteristic | Google Tensor G2 |
-- | AI hardware | Google Tensor AI |
-- | AI specifications | Google Edge TPU @ 4 TOPS |
-- | 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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Intel HD Graphics 4000 | GPU | ARM Mali-G710 MP7 |
0.65 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.90 GHz |
1.25 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
7 | GPU Generation | Vallhall 3 |
22 nm | Technology | 4 nm |
3 | Max. displays | 1 |
16 | Compute units | 7 |
128 | Shader | -- |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
2 GB | Max. GPU Memory | -- |
11.0 | 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 HD Graphics 4000 | GPU | ARM Mali-G710 MP7 |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VP9 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VP8 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec AV1 | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec AVC | Decode / Encode |
Decode | Codec VC-1 | Decode / Encode |
Decode | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeThe Intel Core i7-3520M supports a maximum of 32 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The Google Tensor G2 can connect up to 12 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. |
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Intel Core i7-3520M | Characteristic | Google Tensor G2 |
DDR3L-1333, DDR3L-1600, DDR3-1333, DDR3-1600 | Memory | LPDDR5-5500 |
32 GB | Max. Memory | 12 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
25.6 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 53.0 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
-- | L2 Cache | 8.00 MB |
4.00 MB | L3 Cache | 4.00 MB |
3.0 | PCIe version | -- |
16 | PCIe lanes | -- |
15.8 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe TDP (Thermal Design Power) of a processor specifies the required cooling solution. The Intel Core i7-3520M has a TDP of 35 W, that of the Google Tensor G2 is 10 W. |
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Intel Core i7-3520M | Characteristic | Google Tensor G2 |
35 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 10 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe Intel Core i7-3520M has a 4.00 MB cache, while the Google Tensor G2 cache has a total of 12.00 MB. |
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Intel Core i7-3520M | Characteristic | Google Tensor G2 |
22 nm | Technology | 4 nm |
Monolithic | Chip design | Chiplet |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | Armv8-A (64 bit) |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX | ISA extensions | -- |
BGA 1023 | Socket | -- |
VT-x, VT-x EPT | Virtualization | None |
Yes | AES-NI | No |
Windows 10, Linux | Operating systems | Android |
Q2/2012 | Release date | Q4/2022 |
346 $ | Release price | -- |
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Intel Core i7-3520M
2C 4T @ 3.60 GHz |
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Google Tensor G2
8C 8T @ 2.85 GHz |
Intel Core i7-3520M
2C 4T @ 3.40 GHz |
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Google Tensor G2
8C 8T @ 2.85 GHz |
Intel Core i7-3520M
2C 4T @ 3.60 GHz |
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Google Tensor G2
8C 8T @ 2.85 GHz |
Intel Core i7-3520M
2C 4T @ 3.40 GHz |
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Google Tensor G2
8C 8T @ 2.85 GHz |
Intel Core i7-3520M
Intel HD Graphics 4000 @ 1.25 GHz |
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Google Tensor G2
ARM Mali-G710 MP7 @ 0.90 GHz |
Intel Core i7-3520M
2C 4T @ 3.60 GHz |
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Google Tensor G2
8C 8T @ 2.85 GHz |
Intel Core i7-3520M
2C 4T @ 3.40 GHz |
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Google Tensor G2
8C 8T @ 2.85 GHz |
Intel Core i7-3520M
2C 4T @ 3.40 GHz |
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Google Tensor G2
8C 8T @ 2.85 GHz |
Intel Core i7-3520M
2C 4T @ 2.90 GHz |
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Google Tensor G2
8C 8T @ 2.85 GHz |
Intel Core i7-3520M
2C 4T @ 3.40 GHz |
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Google Tensor G2
8C 8T @ 2.85 GHz |
Intel Core i7-3520M
2C 4T @ 2.90 GHz |
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Google Tensor G2
8C 8T @ 2.85 GHz |
Intel Core i7-3520M
2C 4T @ 2.90 GHz |
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Google Tensor G2
8C 8T @ 2.85 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Core i7-3520M | Google Tensor G2 |
Unknown | Google Pixel 7 Google Pixel 7 Pro |