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The Tensor G6 won’t be a remarkable upgrade over the Tensor G5, but we’ve pretty much grown accustomed to Google’s practices for the past few generations. Fortunately, the Tensor G7 is where this streak may be broken because a rumor claims that it’s being tested with an upgrade that could boost the Pixel 12’s overall capabilities. Here are more details for you.
Both LPDDR5X and LPDDR6 RAM packaging are being tested with the Tensor G7, with Google likely to use the faster memory with the ‘Pro’ models
Aside from mentioning that Samsung is preparing three generations of Exynos chipsets, Reptalica also states on X that Google’s Tensor G7 is being prepped with LPDDR5X and LPDDR6 RAM. While we have a hunch that the Mountain View will once again gimp the compute and graphics performance of the Tensor G7, it’s this memory upgrade that can revolutionize the user experience.
Given that Google is trailblazing the AI race, the LPDDR6 RAM upgrade on its upcoming SoC will result in higher memory bandwidth, making it an advantage when running on-device AI operations. We can also assume that switching to the faster and more efficient standard means Google will opt for a higher 96-bit bus width, removing the latency bottleneck and letting the CPU and RAM communicate faster.
Since an LLM is stored in the memory first, the Tensor G7 could receive a massive AI performance boost, even if it means that the CPU and GPU will be a couple of generations behind the competition.
A pairing with LPDDR6 RAM could enable Google to incorporate better packaging for the Tensor G7, leading to better thermals
Since a previous rumor claims that AI forced Apple to change the PoP (Package-on-Package) technology to Wafer-Level Multi-Chip Module Packaging (WMCM), we foresee Google making the same changes. After all, the last thing the Tensor G7 and the LPDDR6 RAM need is a packaging that’ll compromise their thermals and adversely affect performance.
Also, we’d like to address one part of the rumor. With both LPDDR5X and LPDDR6 variants being tested, it’s likely that Google will play favorites and treat its ‘Pro’ models to faster, more efficient RAM. After all, the company made Zoned UFS (ZUFS) storage exclusive to the Pixel 10 Pro, Pixel 10 Pro XL, and Pixel 10 Pro Fold, allowing for better performance and endurance for its expensive smartphones, so who’s to say that history won’t repeat itself?
Then again, with rising DRAM costs, Google could scrap LPDDR6 memory support from the Tensor G7, seeing as how the company isn’t a stranger when it comes to making trade-offs. In short, treat this rumor with a pinch of salt, and we’ll return with more updates.
News Source: Reptalica
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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