Leaked Tensor G3 details hint at Google Pixel 8's potential performance
Exciting leaked details surrounding the highly anticipated Tensor G3 SoC have unveiled the immense potential and extraordinary performance capabilities that await the upcoming Google Pixel 8.
In an exciting turn of events, renowned leaker Kamila Wojciechowska has recently uncovered a treasure trove of information about Google's highly anticipated next-generation System-on-Chip (SoC), the Tensor G3. Codenamed "zuma," this powerful chipset is poised to drive the upcoming Google Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro devices, expected to make their debut later this year. Wojciechowska's revelations provide a comprehensive glimpse into the cutting-edge features and capabilities that the Tensor G3 is set to bring to the table, fueling anticipation and raising the bar for what we can expect from Google's flagship smartphones.
Leaked Tensor G3 details hint at Google Pixel 8's extraordinary performance
According to leaks shared by Kamila Wojciechowska, who has a track record of accurate revelations, the upcoming Google-branded SoC, Tensor G3 (codenamed zuma), is expected to power the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro. While specific details about the manufacturing process remain unknown, it is speculated that Samsung's 3rd-generation 4nm technology might be utilized. The CPU configuration of the Tensor G3 includes a single Cortex-X3 core clocked at 3.00GHz, four Cortex-A715 cores running at 2.45GHz, and four Cortex-A510 efficiency cores. The GPU is likely to be the ARM Mali-G715 with 10 cores and ray tracing support. It's worth noting that the Tensor G3 is not designed to compete for the fastest or most efficient performance but focuses on other aspects.
The Tensor G3 is expected to be the first smartphone SoC to feature AV1 encode support, with the Multi-Function Codec (MFC) offering 8K30 video decoding and encoding capabilities. However, it is believed that the Pixel 8's hardware may not fully utilize the mentioned resolution and frame rate due to concerns about overheating and storage consumption. The Tensor G3 will also feature an upgraded TPU (Tensor Processing Unit) codenamed 'Rio,' running at 1.10GHz, providing significant improvements over its predecessor.
Tensor G3 expected to feature great improvements
While the Tensor G3 will bring improvements such as faster UFS 4.0 support, resulting in faster read and write speeds and a smoother overall device experience, it is not expected to see substantial enhancements in other areas compared to its predecessor. The modem is likely to remain similar to the Tensor G2, with minor differences expected.
There is disappointment among some enthusiasts that Google did not incorporate ARM's latest Cortex-X4 and Cortex-A720 cores in the Tensor G3, and the shift to TSMC for future chipsets is still awaited. Nevertheless, if the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro can provide a seamless user experience without significant overheating issues, they could receive a positive response as flagship devices this year.
