The Google Pixel 10 isn’t expected to debut until 2025, but it seems its development process has already begun. According to the report, its chipset – the alleged Tensor G5 – has reached the “shooting” stage, meaning its design process is complete and it can be sent to production. This development builds on previous speculation that the Tensor G5 will be fully customized by Google, rather than being based on a Samsung Exynos SoC.
Google is finalizing the design process for the chipset on the Pixel 10 series
According to a report from Taiwan’s Commercial Times, the Tensor G5 chipset design process is now complete and ready for production. This stage, known as “tape out”, is considered critical as it now allows the company to produce the chipset in a foundry and thoroughly test it.
The publication says the Californian tech giant has reached an agreement with Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) – the foundry expected to be responsible for its production. With the design process complete, the chip can now be manufactured, giving Google almost a year to test its performance and efficiency — or make improvements, if necessary.
The Tensor G5 is said to be completely developed by Google, unlike the previous four generations which were based on the Exynos chip from Samsung. This exclusivity could not only allow the company to add features specific to the Pixel 10 series, but also improve the shortcomings of previous generations, especially when it comes to battery optimization and thermal management – two issues that have affected Google’s smartphones of late.
The next-generation Tensor G5 chip is expected to be built using TSMC’s second-generation (N3E) 3nm node, further simplifying the initial N3B process. A smaller chip size typically has fewer components that are claimed to offer better power efficiency. Furthermore, this small size allows the manufacturer to integrate more transistors, increasing its performance capabilities for computing tasks.
The chip is expected to debut with the Google Pixel 10 series next year. On the other hand, the Pixel 9 series, which is set to launch on August 13 at the Made by Google event, is speculated to get a Tensor G4 chipset under the hood, which will still be based on a Samsung processor.
