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  • Google confirms Tensor G2 is made with Samsung’s 5nm process

    Some time ago, Google officially released a new generation of Pixel 7 series smartphones, all equipped with the second-generation Tensor chip, namely Tensor G2. Although Google has announced the specifications of the Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro models, some information about the Tensor G2 is still reserved.

    The Tensor G2 is Google’s second semi-custom SoC, in partnership with Samsung. Unlike many SoCs from other manufacturers, Google has not focused on absolute performance in the Tensor series but has turned to enhancements in imaging, machine learning, and security, while combining with software to enhance the experience.

    Google Tensor SoC perfomance
    It is a little surprising that Google did not use Samsung’s 4nm process on the Tensor G2, but continued to use the previous Tensor’s 5nm process. Compared with the products of Qualcomm and MediaTek, the manufacturing process is a bit behind.

    In terms of craftsmanship, Google has confirmed the relevant situation to Android Authority.
    The new Tensor G2 has been improved in many places, including replacing the Cortex-A76 with a Cortex-A78 on the CPU side and increasing the frequency; Mali-G710 MP7 is selected for GPU, and the performance will be improved by about 20%; the TPU has also been upgraded to process image and voice tasks faster, and it is said that the increase is about 60%. Google also says that the Tensor G2 has better power efficiency. In addition, the Tensor G2 is equipped with Samsung’s Exynos 5300 5G modem, which was confirmed at last week’s “Samsung Foundry Forum 2022”, although Samsung did not disclose specific information.

  • Google will officially release the Pixel 7 series and Pixel Watch next month

    Google announced that it will hold a Pixel event on October 6, 2022, at 10:00 am EST with the theme “It’s all coming together this fall”. The new generation of Pixel 7 series smartphones shown at this year’s Google I/O 2022 developer conference should be officially released, as well as its first smartwatch, the Pixel Watch.

    The Pixel 7 series will be equipped with the second-generation Tensor chip, and the appearance continues the design style of the previous generation, but the horizontal bar at the rear camera position is made of aluminum instead of glass. The Pixel 7 will be available in Obsidian, Snow, and Lemongrass, while the Pixel 7 Pro will be available in Obsidian, Snow, and Hazel. The estimated pricing of the new product is likely to be similar to the Pixel 6 series.

    Google also disclosed the official name of the second-generation Tensor chip in the Google Store. The new SoC is called Tensor G2, and the internal number is “GS201”, but Google has not announced the complete specifications of Tensor G2. Samsung is still said to be undertaking mass production of the Tensor G2, which will be manufactured on a 4nm process, the same process used by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Gen1.
    Although Samsung is ready for 3nm GAA technology, Google has not chosen a new process, which is estimated to be related to cost. In addition, the yield rate is also the focus of attention. Qualcomm chose to switch to TSMC due to the poor yield rate of the Snapdragon 8 Gen1. There have been recent reports that Samsung is testing several new SoCs, one of which may be a next-generation Tensor chip for next year’s Pixel 8 series, and a rumored switch to the 3nm GAA process is possible.