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TPU v5p

TPU v5p is a Google TPU based on the Matrix MXU + VPU architecture, first released in 2024.

Built from BenchGecko data as of April 14, 2026 · updates when the data changes

TPU v5p spec page
TL;DR

TPU v5p is a Google TPU based on the Matrix MXU + VPU architecture, first released in 2024.

Spec card · data as of Apr 14, 2026
Full hardware page
Peak FP8
n/a
Peak FP16/BF16
459 TFLOPS
Memory
95 GB HBM2e
Bandwidth
2.77 TB/s
TDP
450 W
Process
N5 · TSMC
Released
2024
Status
shipping
Level 1

The Google TPU v5p is an AI TPU made by Google, codenamed Viperfish. Peak throughput is 459 TFLOPS at FP16/BF16. It carries 95 GB of HBM2e with 2.77 TB/s of memory bandwidth. Rated power (TDP) is 450 W. It is built on N5 at TSMC.

Level 2

In the BenchGecko dataset it sits in the mainstream tier: current-generation non-flagship parts or last-generation flagships still widely deployed. It is followed by the TPU v6e. Disclosed buyers include Google. Specs come from manufacturer datasheets; the spec card on this page shows the dataset values and their as-of date.

Level 3

That is 1.02 FP16 TFLOPS per watt. Memory bandwidth per unit of compute is 6.03 GB/s per FP16 TFLOP: a higher ratio helps memory-bound inference, while peak TFLOPS matter more for compute-bound training. Fabrication: Taiwan. Real throughput depends on the model, precision, batch size and software stack, so compare tokens per second per dollar for your own workload.

The takeaway for you
If you are a
Researcher
  • ·TPU v5p: 459 TFLOPS FP16/BF16
  • ·Process: N5 at TSMC
  • ·Tier: mainstream
If you are a
Builder
  • ·95 GB of HBM2e per chip
  • ·Cloud availability in the dataset: Google Cloud
  • ·Compare it with other chips on /hardware/tpu-v5p
If you are a
Investor
  • ·Disclosed buyers: Google
  • ·Google · fabbed at TSMC
  • ·Supply tightness is tracked on /hardware
If you are a
Curious · Normie
  • ·TPU v5p is a chip built to run AI, made by Google
  • ·It has 95 GB of fast memory so large models fit
  • ·Companies buy or rent these to train and serve AI models
TPU v5p is a Google TPU based on the Matrix MXU + VPU architecture, first released in 2024. Peak throughput is 459 TFLOPS at FP16/BF16. It carries 95 GB of HBM2e with 2.77 TB/s of memory bandwidth. Rated power (TDP) is 450 W.
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