Pixel 9's Tensor G4 chipset specs leak
How do the AnTuTu benchmark scores of the Pixel 9, 9 Pro, and 9 Pro XL compare to the previous generation's base model?
The AnTuTu benchmark scores for the Pixel 9 series show a slight increase in performance compared to the previous generation's base model. The Pixel 9 scored 1,071,616, the Pixel 9 Pro scored 1,148,452, and the Pixel 9 Pro XL scored 1,176,410. In comparison, the Pixel 8 had a score of around 900,000. This suggests that the Tensor G4 chip offers a modest power boost over the Tensor G3 chip found in the Pixel 8. However, it's important to note that these are early test numbers and may not reflect the final performance of the Pixel 9 series when it's released.
How does the performance of the Tensor G4's cores compare to the cores in last year's Tensor G3?
The Tensor G4's core performance shows a slight improvement over last year's Tensor G3. The Tensor G4 features one Cortex-A4 at 3.1GHz, three Cortex-A720 cores at 2.6GHz, and four Cortex-A520 cores at 1.95GHz. In comparison, the Tensor G3 had one Cortex-X3 core clocked at 2.91 GHz, four Cortex-A715 performance cores (2.37 GHz), and four Cortex-A510 cores (1.7 GHz). While the early benchmark scores for the Pixel 9 series are only slightly higher than the base Pixel 8, it is important to note that these tests are not indicative of the final release strength, and improvements may still be made before the official launch3.
What specific improvements does the Tensor G4 chipset bring to the Pixel 9 series compared to its predecessor, the Tensor G3?
The Tensor G4 chipset brings some improvements to the Pixel 9 series compared to its predecessor, the Tensor G3. Here are the specific improvements:
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ARMv9-A Core Architecture: The Tensor G4 features an ARMv9-A core architecture, which offers one Cortex-A4 at 3.1GHz, three Cortex-A720 cores at 2.6GHz, and four Cortex-A520 cores at 1.95GHz. This is a change from the Tensor G3, which had one Cortex-X3 core clocked at 2.91 GHz, four Cortex-A715 performance cores (2.37 GHz), and four Cortex-A510 cores (1.7 GHz).
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AnTuTu Benchmark Scores: The Tensor G4-powered Pixel 9 series has shown improved AnTuTu benchmark scores compared to the Tensor G3-powered Pixel 8 series2. The Pixel 9 scored 1,071,616, the Pixel 9 Pro scored 1,148,452, and the Pixel 9 Pro XL scored 1,176,410. In comparison, the Pixel 8 series scored around 900,000.
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4nm Process: The Tensor G4 is built on Samsung's third-generation 4nm process, which is slightly better than the Tensor G3's SF4 process5.
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Fan-Out Wafer-Level Packaging (FOWLP): The Tensor G4 benefits from Samsung's adoption of FOWLP, which provides better heat dissipation. This allows the chipset to run at higher clock speeds and voltages while maintaining thermal limits.
It's important to note that these improvements are based on leaked information and benchmark tests, and the final performance of the Pixel 9 series may vary.