MediaTek Helio G36 | Google Tensor G3 | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the MediaTek Helio G36 and the Google Tensor G3 and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the MediaTek Helio G36 8 core processor released in Q1/2023 with the Google Tensor G3 which has 8 CPU cores and was introduced in Q3/2023. |
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Mediatek Helio (37) | Family | Google Tensor (3) |
MediaTek Helio G20/G30 (4) | CPU group | Google Tensor G3 (1) |
1 | Generation | 3 |
Cortex-A53 / Cortex-A53 | Architecture | G3 |
Mobile | Segment | Mobile |
-- | Predecessor | Google Tensor |
-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe MediaTek Helio G36 is a 8 core processor with a clock frequency of 2.20 GHz. The processor can compute 8 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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MediaTek Helio G36 | Characteristic | Google Tensor G3 |
8 | Cores | 8 |
8 | Threads | 8 |
hybrid (big.LITTLE) | Core architecture | hybrid (Prime / big.LITTLE) |
No | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
2.20 GHz 4x Cortex-A53 |
A-Core | 2.91 GHz 1x Cortex-X3 |
1.80 GHz 4x Cortex-A53 |
B-Core | 2.37 GHz 4x Cortex-A715 |
-- | C-Core | 1.70 GHz 4x Cortex-A510 |
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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MediaTek Helio G36 | Characteristic | Google Tensor G3 |
-- | AI hardware | Google Tensor AI |
-- | AI specifications | Google Edge TPU |
-- | NPU + CPU + iGPU | -- |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)Graphics (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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PowerVR GE8320 | GPU | ARM Immortalis-G715 MP10 |
0.68 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.89 GHz |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
-- | GPU Generation | Vallhall |
20 nm | Technology | 4 nm |
1 | Max. displays | 0 |
1 | Compute units | 10 |
-- | Shader | -- |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
-- | Max. GPU Memory | -- |
10 | 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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PowerVR GE8320 | 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 8 GB of memory in a maximum of 4 memory channels is supported by the MediaTek Helio G36, 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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MediaTek Helio G36 | Characteristic | Google Tensor G3 |
LPDDR4X-1600, LPDDR3-933 | Memory | LPDDR5-5500 |
8 GB | Max. Memory | 12 GB |
4 (Quad Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
12.8 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 53.0 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
-- | L2 Cache | -- |
-- | L3 Cache | -- |
-- | PCIe version | -- |
-- | PCIe lanes | -- |
-- | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe MediaTek Helio G36 has a TDP of --. 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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MediaTek Helio G36 | Characteristic | Google Tensor G3 |
-- | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 10 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe MediaTek Helio G36 has 0.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 12 nm. The cache of Google Tensor G3 is at 0.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 4 nm. |
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MediaTek Helio G36 | Characteristic | Google Tensor G3 |
12 nm | Technology | 4 nm |
Chiplet | Chip design | Chiplet |
Armv8-A (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | Armv9-A (64 bit) |
-- | ISA extensions | -- |
-- | Socket | -- |
None | Virtualization | None |
No | AES-NI | No |
Android | Operating systems | Android |
Q1/2023 | Release date | Q3/2023 |
-- | Release price | -- |
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MediaTek Helio G36
8C 8T @ 2.20 GHz |
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Google Tensor G3
8C 8T @ 2.91 GHz |
MediaTek Helio G36
8C 8T @ 2.20 GHz |
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Google Tensor G3
8C 8T @ 2.91 GHz |
MediaTek Helio G36
PowerVR GE8320 @ 0.68 GHz |
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Google Tensor G3
ARM Immortalis-G715 MP10 @ 0.89 GHz |
MediaTek Helio G36
8C 8T @ 2.20 GHz |
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Google Tensor G3
8C 8T @ 2.91 GHz |
MediaTek Helio G36
8C 8T @ 2.20 GHz |
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Google Tensor G3
8C 8T @ 2.91 GHz |
MediaTek Helio G36
8C 8T @ 2.20 GHz |
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Google Tensor G3
8C 8T @ 2.91 GHz |
MediaTek Helio G36
8C 8T @ 2.20 GHz |
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Google Tensor G3
8C 8T @ 2.91 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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MediaTek Helio G36 | Google Tensor G3 |
Unknown | Google Pixel 8 Google Pixel 8 Pro |