- Google Pixel 11 series is readying for a launch with a Tensor G6 SoC under the hood.
- Tensor G6 SoC is heading with a reported 1+4+2 cores architecture with 4.1GHz max frequency as per the reports.
- Unfortunately, Google is probably using the GPU from five years ago, that could hamper the gaming and heavy tasks performance.
Google Tensor G6 may not be better than Tensor G5. This comes from a recent report suggesting the Tensor G6 is reportedly using an outdated GPU from 2021. On the other hand, the CPU hints at a potentially promising performance that might try to balance the act. Here’s what we know so far about the upcoming Tensor G6.
Google Tensor G6 may stick with an older GPU
According to the recent leaks, Google is working on a Tensor G6 SoC that will ultimately power the upcoming Pixel 11 series launching later this year. However, what’s interesting is that the chipset could be using the PowerVR CXT-48-1536 GPU, the same one that made its debut in 2021. Google actually used the same GPU on-board the Pixel 10 series as well. It ultimately means the GPU performance could be almost the same on the Tensor G6, which is a major concern.
The thing is, tech giant Google is banking on a GPU that’s five years old. Pixels have a powerful NPU on-board that can take on the AI load; however, a GPU that’s half a decade old could be concerning to the overall performance. It is understood that Google would be working on narrow margins given the insane DRAM costs that have engulfed tech giants across the globe.
CPU upgrades could be the real highlight
Moving on, the CPU side of the Tensor G6 SoC happens to look promising. The chipset is touted to introduce ARM C1 Ultra and C1 Pro CPU cores onboard. The highest of them all will be clocked at a whopping 4.11GHz, which is way closer to Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5’s 4.6GHz.
The Google Tensor G6 chip will be equipped with a 1+4+2 configuration, aka the 7-core architecture. This is a major move from Tensor G5’s 1+5+2 cores. We are certain that C1 Pro cores on the G6 are better than the A725 on the G5, so we would give the G6 a pass here.
In any case, we are yet to find more concrete information about the Tensor G6 SoC. The chipset will power Pixel 11 (aka Cubs), Pixel 11 Pro (aka Grizzly), and Pixel 11 Pro XL (aka Kodiak) as they are readying themselves to arrive around October this year.
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