Latest Pixel 9 leak gives us a look at Tensor G4 specs and benchmarks
TL;DR Leaked Pixel 9 series benchmarks give us our first look at the Tensor G4 chip and its new 1+3+4 core configuration. Benchmark numbers show modest performance improvements over the Pixel 8. According to benchmark test results published by Rozetked, the Tensor G4 sports an 8-core configuration: one Cortex-X4 running at 3.1 GHz, three Cotrex-A720s […]
TL;DR
- Leaked Pixel 9 series benchmarks give us our first look at the Tensor G4 chip and its new 1+3+4 core configuration.
- Benchmark numbers show modest performance improvements over the Pixel 8.
According to benchmark test results published by Rozetked, the Tensor G4 sports an 8-core configuration: one Cortex-X4 running at 3.1 GHz, three Cotrex-A720s at 2.6 GHz, and four Cortex-A520s at 1.95 GHz. In terms of changes, the G4 sees a reduction in core counts, moving to an 8-core configuration compared to the Tensor G3’s 9-core configuration, as well as an increase in clock speeds across all cores.
From the images, we can see that the AnTuTu scores for the Pixel 9 phones range from 1.07 million to 1.17 million points, with the Pixel 9 Pro XL scoring the highest. As a reminder, the base model of the Pixel 8 reaches around 900,000 points.
Additionally, Google’s next foldable, which is also expected to launch alongside the Pixel 9 series, will likely share the same internal specs. However, given the space constraints in the foldable’s design, its benchmark numbers may be in a similar range to the Pixel 9 series.
The performance gains don’t seem too drastic at the moment. However, it is crucial to remember that these tests were carried out on non-definitive software, and that Google could still optimize performance before launch.
Although the configuration and performance of the Tensor G4 is comparable to the current Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, it is worth noting that the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 will launch just a few months after the Pixel 9 series. This could potentially leave the phones Pixel lags behind other Android flagships in raw performance.
The performance outlook for the Pixel 9 series is further complicated by the expected switch to TSMC for the Pixel 10’s Tensor G5 chip. TSMC is known for its power efficiency and superior performance metrics, potentially leaving the Pixel 9 series in a position difficult with the prospect of a much more efficient Pixel on the horizon.
