Google is reportedly partnering with TSMC to produce its Tensor chips for the next 3 to 5 years, moving away from Samsung, to enhance performance and AI capabilities for future Pixel phones, including the Pixel 10 series, with mass production of the Tensor G5 chip on a 3nm node. This collaboration could extend until 2029, signaling a strategic shift to improve chip autonomy and AI integration in Google's devices.
Google is reportedly progressing in its switch to TSMC for manufacturing its Tensor chips, with testing set to begin in Taiwan this year and volume gradually increasing over time. The company is expected to work with Samsung on Tensor G4 for the Pixel 8 series, but will then move to TSMC for Tensor G5 in 2025, marking Google's first fully custom chipset design and promising stronger power efficiency with TSMC's 3nm process.
Google's December 2023 update for Pixel devices includes a GPU upgrade, specifically an updated GPU kernel driver, which is expected to improve gaming performance. While it may not surpass devices with Snapdragon chips, the upgrade should result in better performance across various games, including Fortnite and Genshin Impact. The update also brings new features to Pixel 8 Pro, Pixel Fold, Pixel Tablet, and Pixel Watch.
