Google Shifts Chip Production to TSMC for Upcoming Pixel 10 Series: Improved Performance, Thermal Management, and Battery Life

Taiwan, Taiwan Province Taiwan, Province of China[a]
Expected to be based on TSMC's 3-nanometer manufacturing process
First samples manufactured earlier than usual due to development time needs
Google faced challenges with thermals and power efficiency using Samsung's manufacturing process
Google partnering with TSMC for production of Tensor G5 chip for Pixel 10 series
Pixel 10 series may feature 16GB of package-on-package RAM for on-device AI capabilities
Shift from Samsung manufacturing due to desire for improved performance, better thermal management, and extended battery life
Google Shifts Chip Production to TSMC for Upcoming Pixel 10 Series: Improved Performance, Thermal Management, and Battery Life

Google is reportedly partnering with TSMC for the production of its next-generation Tensor G5 chip, which will power the upcoming Pixel 10 series. This shift from Samsung's manufacturing comes as a response to Google's desire for improved performance, better thermal management, and extended battery life in its custom chips.

According to various sources and shipping manifests obtained by Android Authority and other tech publications, Google has already started working with TSMC on the Tensor G5. The chip is expected to be based on TSMC's 3-nanometer manufacturing process, which offers better power efficiency and reduced thickness compared to Samsung's current offerings.

The first samples of the Tensor G5 have reportedly been manufactured earlier than usual due to Google needing more time than usual for development. These samples were exported from Taiwan by Google LLC and imported into India by Tessolve Semiconductor for verification and testing purposes.

Additionally, it has been suggested that the Pixel 10 series will feature 16GB of package-on-package RAM to support on-device generative AI capabilities like Gemini Nano's multimodal features. This would be a significant upgrade from the Tensor G4's RAM capacity and could lead to improved performance in various applications.

Google has been working on its custom Tensor chips since 2021, with Samsung being the primary manufacturer up until now. However, Google's engineers have reportedly faced challenges with thermals and power efficiency when using Samsung's manufacturing process. By partnering with TSMC, Google hopes to address these issues and deliver a more powerful and efficient chip for its Pixel 10 series.

Stay tuned for more updates on the Tensor G5, Pixel 10, and other tech news.


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Confidence

85%

Doubts
  • Are there any confirmed benchmarks or tests that demonstrate the significant improvement in performance from Tensor G5 compared to Tensor G4?
  • Is the reported 16GB of package-on-package RAM a definitive fact, or just a rumor?

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Tensor G5 development at TSMC for Pixel 10 progressing

9to5Google Abner Li Saturday, 25 May 2024 18:30
  • Unique Points
    • In July of 2023, Google’s switch from Samsung to TSMC for the Tensor G5 was confirmed.
    • Google’s first fully customized chip, originally planned for 2024, faced missed deadlines and shifted focus to a 2025 release.
    • The upcoming Tensor G5 is based on TSMC’s 3-nanometer manufacturing process and uses Integrated Fan-Out (InFO_PoP) to reduce thickness and increase power efficiency.
    • Google’s Tensor silicon engineers are primarily based in India, while the company has a large hardware engineering presence in Taiwan.
    • TSMC’s InFO_PoP offers a thinner profile and better electrical and thermal performances compared to FC_PoP due to the absence of an organic substrate and C4 bump.
    • The Tensor G4 is said to be a minor upgrade that remains manufactured by Samsung, causing a delay in the new chip’s release.
    • This delay puts an asterisk on this year’s Pixel phone lineup, as people may consider the new design and features but also wait for a better chip in the next year.
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  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (95%)
    The article contains some instances of appeals to authority and inflammatory rhetoric, but no formal or blatant logical fallacies were found. The author cites reputable sources such as The Information and Android Authority to support their claims.
    • ][The Information] last year reported about how Google was originally trying to get its 'first fully customized chip' out in 2024.[/
    • Android Authority today shared a declaration/description from a trade database that confirms the TSMC and InFO_PoP nature:[
    • Of note is how this early chip revision has 16GB of RAM from Samsung, like the Pixel 9 Pro. More RAM is needed to support on-device generative AI, like Gemini Nano and its upcoming multimodal capabilities.[
    • Instead, the Tensor G4 is said to be a minor upgrade that remains manufactured by Samsung. This delay puts an asterisk on this year’s phone lineup. The new design and features might be compelling, but waiting another year for what should be a better chip will be on people’s minds.[/
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  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
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98%

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(Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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Exclusive: Google Pixel 10's Tensor G5 chip will be manufactured by TSMC, and we can prove it

Android Authority Saturday, 25 May 2024 12:00
  • Unique Points
    • Google’s Tensor G5 chip for Pixel 10 will be manufactured by TSMC.
    • TSMC is building the Tensor G5 sample chips, as evidenced by a shipping manifest in publicly available databases.
    • The first samples of the Tensor G5 have been manufactured earlier than usual due to Google needing more time than usual for development.
    • Google LLC exported the sample chips from Taiwan, while Tessolve Semiconductor imported them in India for verification and testing.
    • The Pixel 10 is expected to have 16GB of package-on-package RAM.
  • Accuracy
    No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (95%)
    The article contains an appeal to authority fallacy when it states 'Thanks to information spotted by the Android Authority team in publicly available trade databases, we can prove the rumors true and provide a bit more insight into the new chip.' The author is using their own organization as an authority to validate information. However, this does not negate the possibility of errors or biases within their organization.
    • Thanks to information spotted by the Android Authority team in publicly available trade databases, we can prove the rumors true and provide a bit more insight into the new chip.
  • Bias (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (0%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication

99%

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(Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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New evidence points to Google and TSMC joining forces for the Pixel 10

Android Police News Site Chethan Rao Saturday, 25 May 2024 17:54
  • Unique Points
    • New evidence from a shipping manifest suggests that a TSMC-made Tensor G5 chip will debut with the Pixel 10 next year.
    • Google’s codename for the Tensor G5 is LGA (Laguna Beach) as per the shipping manifest.
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  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Bias (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication

99%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
(Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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Google Will Partner With TSMC For Its Upcoming Tensor G5 That Will Power The Pixel 10 Range, Trade Datab…

WCCF Tech News Publication House Omar Sohail Saturday, 25 May 2024 14:36
  • Unique Points
    • Google’s upcoming Tensor G5 chipset will be mass produced by TSMC
    • TSMC handling of Google’s Tensor G5 production is confirmed through a publicly available trade database
    • The term ‘LGA’ in the database refers to the codename ‘Laguna Beach’ for the Tensor G5
  • Accuracy
    No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (95%)
    The author provides evidence in the form of a shipping manifest to support his claims about Google partnering with TSMC for the Tensor G5 chipset. However, he makes an assumption that the 'LGA' mentioned in the manifest refers to 'Google's next smartphone chipset', which is not explicitly stated in the document. This is an example of an ambiguous term fallacy. The author also speculates about why Google might have sent samples to India for verification instead of Samsung, which is an appeal to motive fallacy.
    • ]The term LGA present in the ‘Description Of Goods’ table is the shortened codename of the G5, which is ‘Laguna Beach.’[
    • Google might have sent those samples to this company instead of Samsung.[
  • Bias (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
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    None Found At Time Of Publication

99%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
(Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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Why you might want to skip Pixel 9 and wait for Pixel 10

Chrome Unboxed Saturday, 25 May 2024 17:52
  • Unique Points
    • Google's Pixel lineup has earned a dedicated following due to its software and camera capabilities.
    • The upcoming Pixel 10 will use TSMC’s manufacturing prowess instead of Samsung.
    • TSMC is known for its superior chip manufacturing, particularly in power efficiency and thermals.
    • A shipping manifest revealed that Google is shifting away from Samsung for its silicon strategy, confirming the shift to TSMC for Tensor G5 production.
    • The Pixel 10’s Tensor G5 chip may offer improved performance, better thermal management, and extended battery life compared to previous models.
  • Accuracy
    No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Bias (100%)
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  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
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