Google is switching to TSMC
Google is switching to TSMC to produce its next-gen Tensor chipsets for the Pixel 10 and Pixel 11 smartphones. Previously, Samsung Foundry handled chipset production for Google’s Pixel phones, including the Tensor G4 for the Pixel 9 series. However, Google is now aiming to compete directly with Apple’s iPhone chip strategy by using TSMC.
Tensor G5 (Pixel 10)
The Tensor G5, expected to power the Pixel 10, will feature a 1+5+2 core layout with five Cortex-A725 performance cores and two Cortex-A520 efficiency cores. It will also have a 14% better TPU for AI tasks and a new GPU by Imagination Technologies, which supports ray tracing and GPU virtualization, similar to what Apple has used in the past.
Tensor G6 (Pixel 11)
For the Pixel 11, the Tensor G6 (codenamed “Malibu”) will be built on TSMC’s N3P process with a 1+6 core configuration, possibly featuring the latest Arm X5 and Cortex-A730 cores. This chipset is expected to deliver better performance and 15% lower power consumption with a new GPU from Imagination Technologies.
Why Google Switched from Samsung to TSMC
Samsung Foundry has faced issues with low yield rates, making it difficult to secure major clients for chip production. As a result, Google has switched to TSMC for future Tensor chipsets to improve performance and reliability for upcoming Pixel devices.
Stay tuned for more details as Pixel 10 and Pixel 11 are expected to deliver a powerful performance with these new Tensor chips!
