Everyone knows that it will not be till subsequent yr’s Pixel 10 sequence when Google’s totally custom-made Tensor G5 utility processor (AP) will debut. Not solely did Google design the chipset from scratch, however it will likely be manufactured by the world’s largest foundry, TSMC, utilizing its 3nm course of node. Earlier Tensor chips, together with this yr’s Tensor G4 AP powering the upcoming Pixel 9 line, have been primarily based on Samsung Exynos SoCs and constructed by Samsung Foundry.
Whereas subsequent yr’s Tensor G5 is perhaps thought-about a giant deal, for some purpose a leaked promotional picture for the Pixel 9 Professional calls the Tensor G4 “recreation altering.” The Tensor G5 has reached the tape-out stage which signifies that the design of the chipset has been accomplished and it’s now as much as the foundry to fabricate the part. With the Tensor G5 not anticipated to be present in a Pixel cellphone till subsequent yr, Google is forward of schedule. This manner, if it finds a significant situation with the chip, it has time to repair it earlier than the AP is launched together with the Pixel 10 line.
This is not to say that the Tensor G4 is not an enchancment over the Tensor G3 AP powering the Pixel 8 sequence. The latter has a configuration together with one efficiency core, 4 efficiency-performance cores, and three effectivity cores. The Tensor G4 AP carries one efficiency core, three efficiency-performance cores, and 4 effectivity cores. Even with a small distinction in its construct, the Tensor G4 was 33% sooner than its predecessor when benchmarked on AnTuTu.
Leaked Pixel 9 promo calls the Tensor G4 AP recreation altering. | Picture credit score 91mobiles
Nevertheless, the Tensor G4 SoC could be anticipated to underperform in head-to-head assessments in opposition to the part’s rivals such because the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (designed by Qualcomm) and the Dimensity 9300 and 9300+ (designed by MediaTek). All of these chips are constructed by TSMC.
Whether or not we are able to say that the Tensor G4’s sooner pace in comparison with final yr’s Tensor G3 makes the brand new chipset “recreation altering” is one thing we must wait to see when the Pixel 9 line is launched. That “recreation altering” title would appear to higher match the Tensor G5 with the brand new custom-made Google design from scratch bringing many new options to the Pixel 10 fashions. And do not overlook the transfer from Samsung Foundry to TSMC the place the brand new SoC will probably be constructed on the foundry’s 3nm course of node.