A lot of details surrounding the Tensor G5 are currently kept in the dark by Google, but a stream of leaks had previously hinted that the chipset would be mass produced on TSMC’s second-generation 3nm process, also known as ‘N3E.’ Unfortunately, the company would still be a whole generation behind the competition, which was scheduled to unveil its chipsets with the newer lithography. However, stumbling upon the latest report, we have learned that Google is apparently two steps ahead of its rivals as the Tensor G5 is fabricated on TSMC’s latest and greatest 3nm ‘N3P’ technology, which is also referred to as the third-generation process.
No specific details have been divulged from Google; claims the Tensor G5 is designed using TSMC’s ‘leading 3nm process’
The hidden facts of the Tensor G5 will slowly be unveiled as the Pixel 10 series creeps closer to its launch date, but what is more interesting is the claim made by Tom’s Hardware about Google’s latest SoC utilizing TSMC’s 3nm N3P technology. Whether or not the outlet has access to exclusive information, but even on Google’s Tensor G5 announcement page, the company has made no explicit mention of the silicon leveraging this manufacturing process, but states that the lithography is a leading node.
“We’ve made enhancements across Tensor G5, including an up to 60% more powerful TPU and 34% faster on average CPU, making your Pixel more responsive for everyday use, like browsing the web, and the latest AI features. Tensor G5 is designed in the leading 3 nm process node from TSMC — a manufacturing technology that allows us to pack more transistors into the chip so it’s more powerful and efficient.”
To remind you, the 3nm N3P process is an optical shrink of the N3E node, with TSMC delivering a 5 percent performance bump at the same power consumption. Alternatively, chipsets fabricated on this technology can achieve 5-10 percent improvement in energy savings at the same frequency, delivering a small increase in the battery life, while also contributing less to the internal hardware overheating. We still have to receive confirmation regarding this claim, so remember to treat this data with a pinch of salt, and we will return with more updates.
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