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46

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Google Tensor

Tensor

85

Points
Apple A18

Apple A18
Overview - Tensor Vs Apple A18

We have created a comprehensive comparison of the recently released Tensor vs Apple A18 SoCs by Google and Apple respectively. We've now weighed the advantages and disadvantages of these 8-core and 6-core CPUs on the basis of their Geekbench, Antutu and 3DMark benchmarks with their technical specifications.

Features

Review

CPU Performance
Single and multi-core processor tests
Tensor 30
Apple A18 82
Gaming Performance
GPU performance in games and OpenCL/Vulcan
Tensor 27
Apple A18 84
Battery Life
Efficiency of battery consumption
Tensor 82
Apple A18 89
Tenzys Tech Score
Overall chip score
Tensor 46
Apple A18 85
Benchmarks

AnTuTu 9

Tensor Apple A18
CPU 181161 421143
GPU 294446 615010
Memory 103174 178670
UX 145388 345874
Total score 724169 1560697
AnTuTu results from iOS and Android are not directly comparable! They won't affect Tenzys Tech scores.
Key Differences

Pros of Apple A18

  • Apple A18 has 44.29% higher CPU clock speed than Tensor (4040 vs 2800 MHz).
  • Apple A18 has 64.86% higher GPU clock speed than Tensor (1398 vs 848 MHz).
  • Apple A18 has 17.19% higher memory frequency than Tensor (3750 vs 3200 MHz).
  • Apple A18 has 40% smaller sized transistor than Tensor (3 vs 5 nm).
  • Apple A18 has 115.52% better AnTuTu 9 score than Tensor (1,561 K vs 724 K ).
  • Apple A18 has latest instruction set, hence better than Tensor.
Benchmarks

GeekBench 5

Single-Core Score

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Tensor 1026
Apple A18 3322

Multi-Core Score

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Tensor 2879
Apple A18 7602

3DMark

32%
Tensor
Stability 56%

Graphics test 37 FPS
N/A
Apple A18
Stability %

Graphics test -
Full list of technical specifications

Display

  • Max On-Device Display 4k, FHD+ @ 60 Hz -
  • Max On-Display Resolution 3840 x 2160 -
  • Max External Display - -
  • HDR HDR -
  • Color Depth - -
  • Color Gamut - -
Full list of technical specifications

CPU

69%
Turbo Clock Speed

2800 MHz

100%
Turbo Clock Speed

4040 MHz

44%
Base Frequency

1800 MHz

49%
Base Frequency

2000 MHz

  • Architecture 2x 2.8 GHz – Cortex-X1
    2x 2.25 GHz – Cortex A76
    4x 1.8 GHz – Cortex A55
     2x 4.04 GHz –
    4x 2 GHz –
  • Cores 8 6
  • Instruction set ARMv8.2-A ARMv9.2-A
  • L1 cache - -
  • L2 cache 3 MB -
  • L3 cache 4 MB -
  • Process 5 nm 3 nm
  • Transistor count - -
  • TDP 5.6 W -
Full list of technical specifications

Graphics

  • GPU name Mali-G78 MP20 Apple A18 GPU
  • Architecture Valhall Apple Bionic GPU
  • GPU frequency 848 MHz 1398 MHz
  • Execution units 20 -
  • Shading units 320 128
  • FLOPS - 1789.4 Gigaflops
  • Vulkan version 1.1 -
  • OpenCL version 2.0 -
  • DirectX version 12 -
Full list of technical specifications

Memory

  • Memory frequency 3200 MHz 3750 MHz
  • Max bandwidth 51.2 Gbit/s -
  • Max Size 12 GB 8 GB
  • Memory type LPDDR5 LPDDR5X
  • Bus 4x 16 Bit 4x 16 Bit
Full list of technical specifications

Multimedia (ISP)

  • Neural processor (NPU) Tensor Processing Unit Neural Engine
  • Storage type UFS 3.1 NVMe
  • Max display resolution 3840 x 2160
  • Max camera resolution 1x 200MP, 2x 32MP 1x 48MP
  • Video capture 4K at 60FPS 8K at 24FPS, 4K at 120FPS
  • Video playback 4K at 60FPS 8K at 24FPS, 4K at 120FPS
  • Video codecs H.264, H.265, AV1, VP9 H.264, H.265, AV1, VP8, VP9, Motion JPEG
  • Audio codecs AAC, AIFF, CAF, MP3, MP4, WAV AAC, AIFF, CAF, MP3, MP4, WAV, AC-3, E-AC-3, AAX, AAX+
Full list of technical specifications

Connectivity

  • Modem Exynos 5300g Snapdragon X75
  • 4G support LTE Cat. 24 LTE Cat. 24
  • 5G support Yes Yes
  • 5G Download Speed 7350 Mbps 10000 Mbps
  • 4G Download Speed - -
  • 5G Upload Speed 3670 Mbps 3500 Mbps
  • 4G Upload Speed - -
  • Wi-Fi 6 7
  • Bluetooth 5.2 5.3
  • Navigation GPS, GLONASS, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS GPS, GLONASS, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS, NAVIC
Full list of technical specifications

Info

Review

Review By TenzysTech

Google Tensor

Google Tensor
CPU
30%
GPU
27%
Memory
38%
Energy efficiency and battery life
82%

Apple A18

Apple A18
CPU
82%
GPU
84%
Memory
44%
Energy efficiency and battery life
89%

FAQ - Which Processor is Better?

Which processor is better in Turbo Frequency between Tensor and Apple A18?

The processor with the higher Turbo Frequency is: Apple A18 with a 44.29% higher clock speed (4040 MHz vs 2800 MHz).

Which processor is better in GPU Frequency between Tensor and Apple A18?

The processor with the higher GPU Frequency is: Apple A18 with a 64.86% higher GPU clock speed (1398 MHz vs 848 MHz).

Which processor is better in Memory Frequency between Tensor and Apple A18?

The processor with the higher Memory Frequency is: Apple A18 with a 17.19% higher memory frequency (3750 MHz vs 3200 MHz).

Which processor has a smaller transistor size between Tensor and Apple A18?

The processor with a smaller transistor size is: Apple A18 with a 40% smaller transistor size (3 nm vs 5 nm).

Which processor has a better AnTuTu score between Tensor and Apple A18?

The processor with the better AnTuTu score is: Apple A18 with a 115.52% better score (1560697 vs 724169).