Google Tensor G2 vs AMD Ryzen 5 7520U. Specifications, performance, tests

Comprehensive background on the processors being compared, detailing their series, generation, and targeted market segment.

• Family
  Google Tensor AMD Ryzen 5
• CPU group
  Google Tensor G2 AMD Ryzen 7000U
• Segment
  Mobile Mobile
• Generation
  2 6
• Predecessor
  Google Tensor --

Essential parameters including the number of cores, threads, base and turbo frequencies, and cache size. These metrics provide insight into the processor’s speed—higher values generally indicate better performance.

• CPU Cores / Threads
  8 / 8 4 / 8
• Core architecture
  hybrid (Prime / big.LITTLE) normal
• Hyperthreading / SMT
  No Yes
• Overclocking
  No No

The integrated graphics (iGPU) do not influence the CPU performance significantly; they serve as a substitute for a dedicated graphics card in the absence of one or are utilized in mobile devices.

• GPU name
  ARM Mali-G710 MP7 AMD Radeon 610M Graphics
• GPU frequency
  0.90 GHz 1.90 GHz
• GPU (Turbo)
  No turbo No turbo
• Execution units
  7 2
• Shader
  0 128
• Max. GPU Memory
  -- 8 GB
• Max. displays
  1 3
• Generation
  Vallhall 3 9
• Direct X
  12 12
• Technology
  4 nm 6 nm
• Release date
  Q2/2021 Q3/2022

This section details the built-in codecs used for encoding and decoding media content, which significantly enhance processing speed and efficiency.

• h265 / HEVC (8 bit)
  Decode / Encode Decode / Encode
• h265 / HEVC (10 bit)
  Decode / Encode Decode / Encode
• h264
  Decode / Encode Decode / Encode
• VP8
  Decode / Encode Decode / Encode
• VP9
  Decode / Encode Decode / Encode
• AV1
  Decode Decode
• AVC
  Decode / Encode Decode / Encode
• VC-1
  Decode / Encode Decode
• JPEG
  Decode / Encode Decode / Encode

Overview of the types and quantities of RAM supported by AMD Ryzen 5 7520U and Google Tensor G2. The supported memory frequencies may vary depending on the motherboard configuration.

• Memory type
  LPDDR5-5500 LPDDR5-5500
• Max. Memory
  12 GB 16 GB
• Memory channels
  2 (Dual Channel) 2 (Dual Channel)
• Bandwidth
  53.0 GB/s 44.0 GB/s
• ECC
  No No
• PCIe
  3.0 x 4
• AES-NI
  No Yes

Analyze the TDP (Thermal Design Power) requirements of Google Tensor G2 and AMD Ryzen 5 7520U to make an informed decision on the appropriate cooling system. Remember that TDP refers to thermal watts, not electrical watts.

• TDP (PL1)
  10 W 15 W
• TDP down
  -- 8 W
• Tjunction max.
  -- 100 °C

Information on architecture, interfaces, and additional instructions supported by Google Tensor G2 and AMD Ryzen 5 7520U, including virtual machine technologies and fabrication processes.

• Technology
  4 nm 6 nm
• Chip design
  Chiplet Chiplet
• Socket
  N/A FT6
• L2-Cache
  8.00 MB 2.00 MB
• L3-Cache
  4.00 MB 4.00 MB
• Architecture
  G2 Mendocino (Zen 2)
• Operating systems
  Android Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux
• Virtualization
  None AMD-V, SVM
• Instruction set (ISA)
  ARMv8-A64 (64 bit) x86-64 (64 bit)
• ISA extensions
  SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, FMA3
• Release date
  Q4/2022 Q3/2022
• Part Number
  -- 100-000000770
• Documents
  -- Technical data sheet