Google Pixel 10 and 11 Chipset Details Surface Online

Google has been developing its own processors since the Pixel 6 series. It started with the Tensor G1, and now we are on Tensor G4 with the Pixel 9 series. Tensor started off with a rocky start with the G1.

There were many complaints about the battery draining, heating issues, network issues, etc. Then, the Tensor G2 came with the Pixel 7 series, which still had many complaints but was an improvement.

The Tensor G3 reduced those complaints to a fair bit of extent. Finally, coming to the Tensor G4 has had some complaints but also a lot of positive feedback.

Pixel 10’s Tensor G5 to use TSMC’s 3nm nodes

The current Tensors have one thing in common: Samsung fabrication. Samsung’s fabrication developed all the Tensors ranging from G1 to G4. The latest G4 is developed using Samsung’s 4 nm-class 4LPE node.

However, this will soon change, starting with the Pixel 10 Series. According to a document from Android Authority, the Tensor G5 is going to be developed by TSMC. The Tensor G5 (codenamed “laguna”) will be manufactured with TSMC’s 3 nm-class N3E node. This is the same node Apple uses for their M4 and A18 Pro chips.

Additionally, the CPU of the Tensor G5 will reportedly continue to use the Arm Cortex-X4. This was introduced with the Tensor G4, which has a 1+3+4 configuration. The Tensor G5 has a 1+5+2 configuration with five performance/middle Cortex-A725 (from A720) and two Cortex-A520 (unchanged).

The Tensor G5’s GPU goes from Arm Mali to one made by Imagination Technologies. We’ve seen Apple use these many years before they went in-house.

This is great news for the Pixel 10 series as these new changes will offer better performance, better thermals, and better battery efficiency, and little to no room for users to complain about this aspect.

Pixel 11’s Tensor G6 to use TSMC’s 3nm nodes

The leaks aren’t over yet. Additionally, it was found that the Tensor G6 (codenamed “Malibu”), which will debut in 2026, will be manufactured with TSMC’s upcoming N3P node. This is the same node that was rumored to be used in Apple’s A19 chip. Additionally, according to Notebookcheck, it will also have a new cluster configuration.

The Tensor G6 is reportedly said to go from the 1+5+2 configuration of the Tensor G5 to a 1+6 core configuration. The main power core is going to be the unannounced Arm Cortex-X930.

And Just like the newly announced Snapdragon 8 Elite, the Tensor G6 will have no efficiency cores on the CPU. For the GPU, the Tensor G6 will have yet another Imagination Technologies GPU that is said to consume 15% less power.

Tensor G5 and G6 TPU

As expected, both processors are also going to see a bump in their AI capabilities. The Tensor G4 has a combination of 13/6.5 TOPS for the TPU. With Tensor G5, we can expect to see an 18/9 TOPS combo. This number is going to be even higher for the Tensor G6.

Finally, the processors will also include small embedded RISC-V cores and support for on-device training – similar to what we saw on the iPhone 15 Pro’s and iPhone 16’s.

Yahya Hasan is a tech writer at DealNTech covering the latest mobile news and guides. He enjoys testing new devices and operating systems to deliver insightful content to readers. As a writer for DealNTech, Yahya focuses on mobile technology, staying up-to-date on the newest devices and software releases. Email: [email protected].

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