The Google Pixel 10 series is rumored to be in development as the successor to last year’s Pixel 9 lineup. According to reports, Google may integrate a GPU from UK-based Imagination Technologies into its upcoming Tensor G5 SoC, powering the next generation of Pixel devices. The chipset is expected to feature the DXT-48-1536 GPU, which comes with advanced capabilities such as 2D dual-rate texturing, RISC-V firmware, and scalable ray tracing.
Google Pixel 10 Series GPU Details
A recent Android Authority report highlights insights from RISC-V Day Tokyo, where postgraduate student Yang Yanling discussed the integration of Imagination’s GPU with RISC-V technology. Initially, his blog post mentioned that the Tensor G5 SoC was under development with Imagination GPUs. However, the GPU developer later removed any reference to the alleged chip.
Despite this, leaked screenshots suggest that Google may be using the DXT-48-1536 GPU from Imagination Technologies. This high-end GPU includes a ray acceleration cluster (RAC), enabling ray tracing for improved graphics performance across different configurations.
What This Means for Pixel 10 Series Graphics
The Fragment Shading Rate (FSR) feature enhances graphics without compromising visual quality by reducing the number of processed fragments, making ray-traced effects more efficient. Compared to its predecessor, this GPU offers a 50% boost in compute and texture performance per SPU (Scalable Processing Unit), leading to better graphics and improved visual fidelity in the Pixel 10 series.
Other Expected Tensor G5 SoC Upgrades
Alongside a new GPU, the Tensor G5 SoC may bring significant upgrades to other components, including:
- Google Emerald Hill Memory Coprocessor
- Google GXP (DSP) for enhanced processing
- Google EdgeTPU for AI tasks
- Always-on Compute (AoC) Audio Processor
Unlike the Tensor G4, which was manufactured by Samsung Foundry, reports suggest that Google is shifting to TSMC’s 3nm process technology for the Tensor G5 SoC. This transition could bring better efficiency and performance, making the Pixel 10 series more powerful than its predecessors.
With the Pixel 10 series still months away, more leaks and details may emerge soon. Stay tuned for updates!
