Apple M3 (iPad) vs Google Tensor G5

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Which processor is better? We compared Apple M3 (iPad) with Google Tensor G5. Compare, analyze the specifications. Find out their scores in popular benchmarks (GeekBench 6 Single-Core, GeekBench 6 Multi-Core) and who is the winner?

GeekBench 6 Single-Core

Score
M3 (iPad)
3028
Tensor G5
2272

GeekBench 6 Multi-Core

Score
M3 (iPad)
11741
Tensor G5
5723

CPU cores and architecture

Architecture 4x 4.05 GHz 1x 3.4 GHz – Cortex-X4
5x 2.85 GHz – Cortex-A725
2x 2.4 GHz – Cortex-A525
Number of cores 4 8
Instruction Set ARMv8.6-A ARMv9.2-A
Lithography 3 nm 3 nm
Number of transistors 25000 million
TDP 20 Watt
Neural Processing Apple Neural Engine NPU

Memory (RAM)

Max amount up to 24 GB up to 16 GB
Memory type LPDDR5 LPDDR5X
Memory frequency 3200 MHz
Memory-bus 4x16 bit 4x16 bit

Graphics

GPU frequency 1100 MHz

Camera, Video, Display

Max screen resolution 2732x2048 3840x2400
Max camera resolution 1x 48MP 1x 200MP
Max Video Capture 4K@60fps 8K@30fps
Video codec support AV1
H.264 (AVC)
H.265 (HEVC)
VP9
AV1
H.264 (AVC)
H.265 (HEVC)
VP9

Wireless

4G network Yes Yes
5G network Yes Yes
Peak Download Speed 7.5 Gbps
Peak Upload Speed 3.5 Gbps
Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) 7 (802.11be)
Bluetooth 5.3 5.4
Satellite navigation BeiDou
GPS
Galileo
GLONASS
QZSS
BeiDou
GPS
Galileo
GLONASS
QZSS

Supplemental Information

Launch Date 2023 Quarter 4 2025 Quarter 3
Vertical Segment Tablets Mobiles
Positioning Flagship Flagship