Google’s New Tensor G5 Chip: 34% Boost in Performance!

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The Tensor G5 marks Google’s first smartphone system-on-a-chip (SoC) manufactured on TSMC’s 3nm process, unlike the previous generations which used Samsung’s technology. This advancement brings more than just improved lithography; it also powers every Pixel 10 device. Here are the key points about this new chipset:

**Upgraded Efficiency and Performance**
– The Tensor G5 offers a battery life increase of several hours for the entire Pixel 10 lineup.
– It provides a significant boost in AI performance.

**CPU Configuration**
– Google did not provide detailed CPU information but mentioned during their briefing that it features a ‘1 + 5 + 2’ cluster, compared to last year’s ‘1 + 3 + 4’ configuration.
– The fastest core reportedly runs at 3.78GHz, with medium cores at 3.05GHz and slower ones at 2.25GHz.
– Google claims the Tensor G5 CPU is 34 percent faster on average than the Tensor G4.

**GPU Details**
– Google mentioned an updated graphics processor IP but did not specify much else.
– Previous reports suggest it uses an Imagination Technologies DXT-48-1536 unit, though confirmation is still pending.
– The Tensor G5 lacks ray tracing support, which could give competitors an edge in mobile gaming.

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**AI and ISP Improvements**
– Google’s ‘Matryoshka’ transformer model with two billion effective parameters is a significant addition.
– Gemini Nano running on the Tensor G5 is 260 percent faster and twice as efficient for local tasks.
– The token window has increased from 12,000 to 32,000, equivalent to 100 screenshots.
– Improvements in the ISP reduce blur from low-light videos and default to 10-bit HDR for 1080p and 4K 30FPS video recording.

**8K Video Recording**
– The Pixel 10 series does not support local 8K video recording but can use Google’s cloud-based Video Boost.
– The 5G modem remains the Exynos 5400 for wireless connectivity.

**Pre-order Offerings**
– The Pixel 10 family is available to pre-order from Amazon starting at $799, with an expected release date of August 28.
– Pre-orders include a $100 gift card for the base model and a $200 gift card for the Pixel 10 Pro or Pixel 10 Pro XL.
– The Pixel 10 Pro Fold offers a $300 gift card but costs $1,799.