Google Reportedly Finalizes Design for Tensor G5 Chipset for Pixel 10 Series

 

### Google Completes Design Process for Tensor G5 Chipset for Pixel 10 Series

According to a report by Taiwan's Commercial Times, Google has finalized the design of the Tensor G5 chipset, making it ready for fabrication. This crucial stage, known as “tape out,” allows the company to produce the chipset at a foundry and conduct thorough testing.

The report indicates that the California-based tech giant has reached an agreement with Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), which is expected to handle the fabrication. With the design process complete, Google now has almost a year to test the chip for performance and efficiency and make any necessary improvements.

Unlike the previous four generations based on an Exynos chip from Samsung, the Tensor G5 is said to be fully developed by Google. This exclusivity may allow the company to add features specific to the Pixel 10 series and improve upon previous shortcomings, particularly in battery optimization and thermal management, issues that have impacted Google's smartphones recently.

The next-generation Tensor G5 chip is expected to be built using TSMC's second-generation 3nm node (N3E), which simplifies the initial N3B process. A smaller chip size typically includes smaller components, which are claimed to offer better power efficiency. Additionally, this small size allows the integration of more transistors, enhancing performance capabilities for computing tasks.

The Tensor G5 chipset is expected to debut with the Google Pixel 10 series next year. Meanwhile, the Pixel 9 series, scheduled to launch on August 13 at the Made by Google event, is speculated to feature the Tensor G4 chipset, which will still be based on a Samsung processor.