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Guilherme Mazui

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What is the Difference Between NVIDIA Tegra3 and TI OMAP4460?

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The NVIDIA Tegra3 and TI OMAP4460 are both processors based on ARM's (Advanced RISC Machine) architecture. However, there are some differences between the two:

  • CPU Speed: The NVIDIA Tegra3 has a faster CPU speed, with 4 cores running at 2.3GHz, compared to the TI OMAP4460's 4 cores at 1.6GHz.
  • Semiconductor Size: The NVIDIA Tegra3 has a smaller semiconductor size at 28nm, while the TI OMAP4460 is larger at 40nm.
  • GPU Clock Speed: The NVIDIA Tegra3 has a faster GPU clock speed, at 950MHz, compared to the TI OMAP4460's 520MHz.
  • Maximum Memory: The NVIDIA Tegra3 supports a maximum memory of 6GB, while the TI OMAP4460 supports a smaller maximum memory of 4GB.

Despite these differences, both processors are designed for mobile devices and offer competitive performance in terms of CPU and GPU capabilities. The choice between the two would depend on the specific requirements of the device and the desired balance between performance and power consumption.

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    Here is a table comparing the differences between NVIDIA Tegra3 and TI OMAP4460:

    Feature NVIDIA Tegra3 TI OMAP4460
    CPU ARM Cortex-A9 (Quad Core) ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual Core)
    CPU Clock Speed Single Core – up to 1.4 GHz, Four Cores – up to 1.3 GHz, Companion Core – 500 MHz 1.2 GHz - 1.5 GHz
    GPU NVIDIA GeForce (12 cores) PowerVR SGX540
    GPU Clock Speed 520 MHz 384 MHz
    CPU/GPU Technology TSMC's 40nm 45nm
    L1 Cache 32kB instruction, 32kB data (for each CPU core) 32kB instruction, 32kB data (per each CPU core)
    L2 Cache 1MB (shared among all CPU cores) 1MB (shared among all CPU cores)
    Memory Up to 2GB DDR2 1GB

    Both NVIDIA Tegra3 and TI OMAP4460 are Multi Processor System-on-Chips (MPSoCs) based on ARM's v7 ISA and were released in the last quarter of 2011. The Tegra3 features a quad-core CPU and NVIDIA GeForce GPU with 12 cores, while the OMAP4460 has a dual-core CPU and PowerVR SGX540 GPU. The Tegra3 also supports up to 2GB DDR2 memory, while the OMAP4460 supports 1GB.

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    Guilherme Mazui

    Guilherme Mazui is graduated in journalism from the Federal University of Minas Gerais (UFMG) and a master's degree in Communication from the University of São Paulo (USP). In addition, he has experience in advertising writing and has worked as a content editor in several companies.