What you need to know
- Another set of early rumors about Tensor G6 claim that the chip could feature an improved CPU configuration with a 1+4+2 core structure.
- The chip’s single ARM C1-Ultra core could run at 4.11 GHz, along with four C1-Pro cores and two additional C1-Pro cores at 2.65 GHz.
- Interestingly, rumors say that the Tensor G6 could feature a very old GPU that might not make much difference between its gaming performance and that of the Tensor G5.
Rumors lead us to the near future of Google’s Tensor G6 SoC, and these early vibes are curious, to say the least.
A publication of 9to5Google highlighted a response to a user in telegram by leaker MysticLeaks about the company’s upcoming custom chip, the Tensor G6. The tipster cites the alleged chip specifications along with the Pixel 11 series codenames: Cubs, Grizzly, and Kodiak, with respect to the Pixel 11, 11 Pro, and 11 Pro XL, respectively. MysticLeaks then suggests that the chip could feature a 1+4+2 core structure this year.
They allege that the Tensor G6 could feature a 4.11 GHz ARM C1-Ultra core. The post says that this core will be further enhanced with four 3.38 GHz ARM C1-Pro cores and two additional (slower) 2.65 GHz C1-Pro cores. We’ll get into what these CPU cores mean in a moment, but what really caught our attention is MysticLeak’s speculation about the Chip GPU.
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Supposedly, the Tensor G6 could feature the PowerVR C-Series CXTP-48-1536 GPU. The publication’s sharp memory pulled this GPU out of history, claiming that Google could put in a graphics unit that’s basically five years old.
Where to go from here?
On a more positive note, what has been claimed for the Tensor G6’s CPU configuration is a decent boost about what the Tensor G5 provided. Last year’s chip featured a 1+5+2 configuration, consisting of one Arm Cortex-X4 core (3.78 GHz), five Arm Cortex-A725 cores (3.05 GHz), and two Arm Cortex-A520 cores (2.25 GHz). If we look at it this way, perhaps the performance of the Pixel 11 series is taking a welcome step forward. It is also worth mentioning previous rumors that said that this chip would be built from a 2nm processwhich would also (ideally) improve your performance.
Among the things we have been waiting For the Pixel 11, its Tensor G6 was a key player. We were hoping that Google, since it’s switched to TSMC and is likely looking at the 2nm process, could bring chip performance closer to Qualcomm, so the Pixel line can really go toe-to-toe with other flagships. On paper (and remember: it’s early), it looks like the chip’s performance could increase; This accusation by the GPU is a difficult pill to swallow. It makes us wonder if we all constant GPU updates and adjustments from Google for the Pixel 10 series will continue again.
Android Central’s opinion
I have to remind myself that these are rumors and it’s still pretty early. However, I must say that this rumor about the GPU is unpleasant. Pixel 10 was tremendously not powerful when it came to games. I expected more. I know others expected more. Mobile games are a strong market. Millions of people play games on their phones. Furthermore, mobile games continually feature better graphics, improved systems, and more things that will boost a phone. Right now, it looks like Google’s Pixels will drop the ball again in this regard.
