Google treated every one of its Pixel 9 models fairly by treating each of them to the new and improved Tensor G4 this year. Unfortunately, just like previous chipset launches, benchmark leaks have revealed that the SoC continues to lag behind the competition, but it appears that this was done intentionally by the company, as implied by an executive. She mentions in the latest interview that the Tensor G4 was not designed for ground-breaking performance but to tackle specific use cases, including improving the overall experience. More details have been uncovered in the latest interview, so let us proceed.
One ‘pain point’ that was addressed with the Tensor G4 was opening apps; Google executive says that daily usage is smoother without exerting the battery
Even though Google marketed the Tensor G4 as the fastest and most efficient silicon launched by the technology giant, it is significantly slower than the competition. Thankfully, Soniya Jobanputra, a key member of Google’s Pixel product management team, spoke with Financial Express and clarified that the Tensor G4 was not designed to break any benchmarking records but to improve the overall user experience. She states the following regarding issues the SoC is tailored to tackle:
“When we are designing the chip, we’re not designing it for speeds and feats. We’re not designing it to beat some specific benchmark that’s out there. We’re designing it to meet our use cases. We knew that we had a pain point with opening apps. And so as we built G4, we really focused on, okay, what do we need to do to make sure that experience is better for users.”
Another focus of Google’s Pixel team was improving AI performance on the Tensor G4, with Gemini Nano now upgraded for multimodal capabilities. When using the Pixel 9, users can experience up to three times on-device AI performance compared to the Pixel 8 Pro. During Google’s official event, it was mentioned that the Tensor G4 can process up to 45 tokens per second, which is the highest in the industry for a smartphone chipset. With this message, it is clear where Google is positioning its Pixel 9 series.
Oftentimes, we will witness that smartphones are equipped with the best-in-class hardware, but the user experience is below average because the software is not polished. In this area, Google appears to have taken the smarter route. However, the Mountain View giant intends to match the competition technologically with the introduction of the Tensor G5 next year, as it is said to be mass produced on TSMC’s second-generation 3nm process.
Additionally, the Tensor G5 will reportedly use the Taiwanese semiconductor firm’s InFO-POP packaging, similar to what Apple did with its A17 Pro. With the cutting-edge SoC said to have reached ‘tape-out’ status in July, all that remains for Google’s foundry partner is to commence mass production. Then again, if you do not want to wait an entire year to get your hands on any Pixel 10 model, Amazon is running a limited-time offer where you can pre-order a Pixel 9 and get a $100 gift card and a Pixel 9 Pro or a Pixel 9 Pro XL for a $200 gift card.
News Source: Financial Express
About the author: Omar Sohail is a reporter and analyst for Wccftech's mobile section, specializing in the technology and business of the mobile industry. His expertise lies in the intricate hardware supply chain, covering developments in semiconductor manufacturing, chip lithography, and camera sensor technology.
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