(tpu-v5p-intro)= # {{ product_v5p }} {{ product_v5p }} is a training-focused generation. Each chip has {{ v5p_tensorcores }} TensorCores and {{ v5p_sparsecores }} SparseCores, and a pod holds {{ v5p_chips_per_pod }} chips connected in a {{ v5p_topology }}. Use the specification topic to size a slice, the configurations topic to choose a slice shape, and the VM types topic to see what each VM provides. :::::{container} manifest-nav - **[{{ product_v5p }} specifications](../topics/tpu-v5p-specifications.md)** Per-chip and per-pod specifications for {{ product_v5p }}. - **[{{ product_v5p }} supported configurations](../topics/tpu-v5p-configurations.md)** The slice shapes you can request for {{ product_v5p }}, and how many chips and hosts each uses. - **[{{ product_v5p }} VM types](../topics/tpu-v5p-vm-types.md)** The VM types available for {{ product_v5p }} and the host resources each one provides. ::::: :::::{container} manifest-nav **Related information** [{{ product_v5p }} specifications](../topics/tpu-v5p-specifications.md) [{{ product_v5p }} supported configurations](../topics/tpu-v5p-configurations.md) [{{ product_v5p }} VM types](../topics/tpu-v5p-vm-types.md) [Create a TPU VM](../topics/tpu-create-vm.md) ::::: ```{toctree} :maxdepth: 2 :hidden: tpu-v5p-specifications tpu-v5p-configurations tpu-v5p-vm-types ```