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Pixel 11 Chip Misses 2nm Target, Lags Rivals
14 Aug
Summary
- Pixel 11's Tensor G6 chip uses TSMC's 3nm process, not 2nm.
- Google claims 25% faster web browsing and 15% quicker app launches.
- A recent benchmark shows the chip is 50% slower than S26 Ultra.
Google's upcoming Pixel 11 series will not feature the highly anticipated 2nm chip process as previously rumored. Instead, the Tensor G6 silicon will be manufactured using TSMC's 3nm process, according to a Google VP of Hardware. This development means Apple's iPhone 18 Pro series is likely to be the first smartphone equipped with a 2nm chip.
Despite not achieving the 2nm node, Google highlights several upgrades for the Tensor G6. The company claims the chip will offer 25% faster web browsing and 15% quicker app launches, alongside a 50% increase in TPU compute. An upgraded Titan M3 security chip is also included, enhancing device security. The chip also supports an improved Image Signal Processor for better Night Sight and digital zoom capabilities.
Concerns about the Pixel line's performance relative to competitors like Apple and Samsung persist. A recent Geekbench listing revealed a multicore score of 5,196 and a single-core score of 2,112 for the Tensor G6. This score indicates the CPU could be approximately 50% slower than the Samsung S26 Ultra, raising questions about the Pixel 11's future competitiveness.
