Google's Pixel 10 smartphone will feature the Tensor G5 chip, which will allow the company to move away from Samsung designs and incorporate its own proprietary components.
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This is how Google built the Tensor G5 without Samsung - Android Authority
https://www.androidauthority.com/how-google-built-tensor-g5-3535489/
Tensor G5 specs reveal how Google is upgrading the Pixel 10 after switching to TSMC
https://www.androidpolice.com/tensor-g5-specs-reveal-how-google-is-upgrading-the-pixel-10-after-switching-to-tsmc/
Until now, Google Tensor, which has been manufactured by Samsung, has been manufactured at a minimum of 4nm process node, but the Tensor G5 will be manufactured by TSMC, which is capable of production at 3nm process node.
The Tensor G5 will also move away from Samsung's own development and use a combination of its own designs and existing third-party components.
The following table summarizes the differences and similarities between the Google Tensor developed by Samsung so far and the Tensor G5 that is expected to be installed in the Pixel 10.
| Traditional Google Tensor | Tensor G5 | |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Arm Cortex | Arm Cortex |
| GPU | Arm Mali | Imagination Technologies DXT-48- 1536 |
| Audio Processor | Google AoC | Google AoC |
| Memory Compressor | Google Emerald Hill | Google Emerald Hill |
| DSP | Google GXP | Next-generation Google GXP |
| TPU | Google Edge TPU | Next-generation Google Edge TPU |
| Video Codec | Google 'BigWave' core (AV1 only) Samsung MFC (other formats) | Chips&Media WAVE677DV |
| Display Controller | Samsung DPU | VeriSilicon DC9000 |
| ISP | Samsung ISP partially customized by Google | A fully customized ISP from Google |
| Basic interface | Samsung | Synopsys DesignWare IP Cores |
| SPMI Controller | Samsung | SmartDV SPMI |
| PWM Controller | Samsung | FTPWMTMR010 manufactured by Faraday Technologies |
| UFS Controller | Samsung | not clear |
| USB3 Core | Synopsys DesignWare USB3 | Synopsys DesignWare USB3 |
According to Android Authority, Google has been using a combination of two video codecs, the AV1 codec core called 'BigWave' and Samsung MFC. However, Tensor G5 is equipped with Chips & Media's WAVE677DV, which will enable encoding and decoding at up to 4K 120fps in AV1, VP9, HEVC and H.264.
Android Authority also states, 'Google's partnership with Samsung has given it the foundation to design its own chips.'
On the other hand, foreign media Android Police said, 'The Tensor G5's new components will not dramatically change the performance of the Pixel 10. However, Google's proprietary Tensor G5 is expected to improve camera quality, reduce bugs, and make the system smoother.'
In addition, the Pixel 10 is expected to be equipped with Google's AI assistant 'Pixie,' which is expected to support user actions using information from apps such as calendars, contacts, and documents.
The rumored Google AI assistant 'Pixie' will finally be implemented on the Pixel 10, or will it read app data under the name 'Pixel Sense' to provide user assistance functions - GIGAZINE
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