The debut of the Tensor G5 marked a significant milestone for Google, being the company’s initial chipset mass-produced by TSMC. However, it fell short of expectations, delivering performance slower than the nearly six-year-old A14 Bionic chip found in the iPhone 12 Pro Max. Typically, we would allow such missteps from the tech giant, but recent leaks suggest that the upcoming Tensor G6 might repeat these shortcomings, putting the Pixel 11 at risk of lagging behind its competitors once again.
Rumored Specs Indicate Tensor G6 Will Feature a 7-Core CPU, Impacting Multi-Core Performance
A smartphone identified as ‘Google Kodiak’ has emerged on Geekbench 6, showcasing a CPU configuration of ‘1 + 4 + 2′ alongside 12GB of RAM. This points toward it being the Pixel 11, mirroring the memory configuration of its precursor, the Pixel 10. Notably, the fastest core is clocked at 4.11GHz, supplemented by four performance cores running at 3.38GHz and two efficiency cores at 2.65GHz. This arrangement hints at promising single-core performance due to the higher clock speeds.
However, the decision to feature one less CPU core may hinder its multi-core performance capabilities. Given that the Tensor G6 is anticipated to leverage TSMC’s cutting-edge 2nm fabrication process, it raises questions why Google would reduce the core count. It is possible that this variant of the Tensor G6 is a binned model aimed specifically for the base Pixel 11. In contrast, other models within the lineup, such as the Pixel 11 Pro, Pixel 11 Pro XL, and Pixel 11 Pro Fold, might include a more robust 8-core SoC.
Chip binning is a long-established strategy that manufacturers utilize to optimize component costs. Given the premium pricing of TSMC’s 2nm wafers, Google appears to be evaluating the performance of a binned version of the Tensor G6. It’s essential to remember that the current single-core and multi-core scores are subject to change as the chipset remains in its testing phase. As the launch of the Pixel 11 approaches, we can expect more concrete results; hence, it’s advisable to stay updated on the developments.
For more information, visit the Geekbench 6.
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