Google's Tensor G chip for Pixel devices is disappointing in terms of performance and gaming capabilities. Tensor G5 on the Pixel series 10 years ago, for example, only had mid-range ci performance like Snapdagon 7 and Dimensity 8000. So this year if Google is serious about making Pixel a flagship device, improvements to the chip are a must.
But yesterday the specifications for the Tensor G6 were leaked which brought some of the requested improvements but with one bad news. The CPU is more powerful because it comes with 7 cores from the C1 family, namely 1× C1 Ultra 4.11GHz, 4× C1 Pro 3.38GHz and 2× C1 Pro 2.65GHz. This is good because it is the latest ARM core.
But it uses the PowerVR C‑Series CXTP‑48‑1536 GPU which is already several years old. On paper, the gaming performance of the Pixel 11 series which will use Tensor G6 is expected to be disappointing. This is in line with Google's principle that the Pixel is more of a photography device with interesting AI capabilities than a powerful gaming device.
This is a reason that can be applied in the United States but not in Malaysia. The various AI features unique to the Pixel are still not fully usable in Malaysia. Without solid gaming performance, the Pixel series will continue to be seen as less competitive.
