Google Tensor G5: Pixel 10 Series SoC Reportedly Developed on TSMC’s 3nm Node

While the upcoming Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, and Pixel 9 Pro XL will stick with an Exynos-based Tensor G4 SoC manufactured on Samsung Foundry’s 4nm node, its successor (Tensor G5, tentative) is said to be radically different.

For starters, Google is said to be designing the chip from scratch and leveraging TSMC’s edge node instead of Samsung Foundry. Taiwanese media outlet Ctee.com reports that the Tensor G5 has been successfully developed.

This implies that Google has nearly finalized the design of the Tensor G5, and that it is ready to enter the next phase of development before potentially entering mass production next year. The report says it is manufactured on TSMC’s “latest” process technology, but does not specify on which node.

It could be either N3E or N3P, but it will likely be the former. Still, it is a huge step up from previous-generation Tensor chips, which were known for their poor performance and thermal performance. In essence, the Tensor G5 will finally be able to perform on par with high-end SoCs from Qualcomm, MediaTek, Samsung, and possibly even Apple.

That said, the Tensor G5, much like the Snapdragon X Elite, could have some teething issues at launch. This could explain why it was released early, as it gives Google a year to iron out the kinks before the Pixel 10 series hits the market.