Google is expected to launch the Pixel 8 series in October, and the phones will be powered by a Tensor G3 chipset based on the yet-to-be-released Exynos 2400. And while all eyes are on the 2023 flagships, a report on X – formerly Twitter – sheds light on the chipset that will power 2024 Google Pixel 9 phones.
The Tensor G4 will be quite similar to the G3 if all rumors are correct: the CPU will use a Cortex-X4 unit, A720 and A520 cores, while the GPU will be Immortalis-G715. The SoC will be manufactured by Samsung Foundry, as the deal with TSMC fell through due to “low volume.”
The Tensor G4 is reportedly expected to be built on the 4LPP+ process, which is a step up from the 4LPP node for the Tensor G3. What difference the Plus will bring is yet to be revealed, as Samsung has not officially released details on its new 4nm process which is different from the current 4nm EUV technology.
Details are rather scarce and the whole story is shrouded in a cloud of speculation, as long as the foundry and systems-on-chip are not announced. However, Google’s commitment could be read as a testament to the fact that Samsung Foundry has finally found a way to produce chipsets, including Exynos platforms, that don’t overheat, making them more attractive to carriers and customers.
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