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Google Pixel 8 series benchmark results show disappointing performance

Rajesh Regmi — Fri, 06 Oct 2023 10:04:59 +0000

The long-awaited Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro from Google have finally been released. Some lucky users have already gotten their hands on them and have shared benchmark results of the new Tensor G3 SoC. Unfortunately, the results are disappointing, showing that the new Tensor G3 chip falls short of its rivals in terms of raw performance.

The Tensor G3 is fabricated on Samsung’s 4LPP (4 nm, Low Power Plus) and features a 9-core CPU configuration with 1x Cortex-X3 (3.00 GHz), 4x Cortex-A715 (2.45 GHz), and 4x Cortex-A510 (2.15 GHz).

Compared to this nona-core architecture, the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC features an octa-core CPU with 1x Cortex-X3 (3.2 GHz), 2x Cortex-A715 (2.8 GHz), 2x Cortex-A710 (2.8 GHz), and 3x Cortex-A510 (2.00 GHz).

But despite having one extra core, the Tensor G3 did not perform as well as the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. In fact, its performance was closer to last year’s Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 than to the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2.

As we previously reported, in Geekbench 6, the Tensor G3 scored 1,760 in the single-core test and 4,442 in the multi-core test. This is a significantly lower score than the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, which has an average score of 1,976 and 5,149, respectively (via Notebookcheck).

Likewise, in the 3D Mark Wild Life Stress test, the Pixel 8 achieved a best loop score of 8,216 and a lowest loop score of 4,316, with a very low stability of just 52.5%. The Pixel 8 Pro achieved a best loop score of 8,572 and a lowest loop score of 5,029, with slightly better stability at 58.7%. These are not pretty results, especially when compared to the iPhone 15 Pro Max (A17 Pro chip) and Galaxy S23 Ultra (Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chip), which returned stability results of 78.9% and 69%, respectively.

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The reason for the Tensor G3’s disappointing performance is likely due to Samsung’s fabrication process. Samsung’s own Exynos chips have been less powerful than the competition because of their fabrication technology, and it seems like Google’s new chip is having the same problem.

All things considered, Pixel 8’s Tensor G3 chip feels like a letdown. It’s not as powerful as its competitors, and it has stability issues. While it still offers good enough performance for everyday use, don’t expect it to match the performance of its rivals.

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Google Pixel 8’s Tensor G3 GeekBench scores reveals lackluster performance

Sean — Mon, 05 Jun 2023 11:37:30 +0000

While the Google Pixel 8 series launch is still a while away, there have already been a number of rumor and reports regarding the upcoming smartphones. The latest sighting hints at the performance of its new gen Tensor G3 chipset, and it does not seem to be as great as what was previously rumored.

Google Tensor G3 chip performance still falls behind Qualcomm & Apple

Just recently, we had covered a report that hinted at the Search Engine giant’s new Tensor G3 offering notable performance upgrades on the Pixel 8 series. These improvements were in the form of a new redesigned architecture and upgrades to the AI and machine learning capabilities. However, the sighting on the popular GeekBench platform shows that its performance overall is still underwhelming. Looking at the benchmark listing, we can see that the Tensor G3 managed to receive 1,186 points in the single core test and 3,809 points in the multi core tests.

The GeekBench listing was shared by tipster Revegnus who recently shared the specs of the upcoming MediaTek Dimensity 8300 SoC. Furthermore, the Tensor G3 offers a base frequency of 2.15GHz on its 9 cores. These 9 cores consists of 4 cores clocked at 2.15GHz, 4 cores on 3.45GHz, and 1 core that has a 3.02GHz clock speed. There are rumors that the Tensor G3 is based off of the Exynos 2200 SoC from Samsung.

If this news is true, it would seem that Google’s next gen chipset is still around 2 to 3 generations behind other chipsets from tech giants like Apple, MediaTek, and Qualcomm. The tipster himself claimed that this proves why Samsung Foundry is still not up to par. This is likely in comparison to the world’s largest contract chipmaker, TSMC. Keep in mind that synthetic benchmarks aren’t exactly a great indicator of real life performance and user experience and only offers us a glimpse of its actual capabilities.

Google Tensor G3 Will Make Pixel 8 Series as Powerful as “Laptops”

Oğuz Çakır — Sun, 04 Jun 2023 21:44:03 +0000

Google is expanding its Pixel family, the company recently introduced the Pixel 7a at its I/O event. The company is now preparing to release the Pixel 8 series. The new phones are eagerly awaited by Android enthusiasts, and they are expected to have a number of unique features, including the Tensor G3 processor. Recently, some details about the Pixel 8’s processor have been leaked. Here are the details…

Google Tensor G3: Everything You Need to Know

The upcoming Tensor G3 has a major upgrade in its CPU block. It is completely redesigned and uses the latest 2022 ARMv9 cores. Google is moving away from the previous generation’s 4+2+2 core setup and adopting a unique nine-core configuration for the G3. This setup consists of four Cortex-A510s, four Cortex-A715s, and a single Cortex-X3. This is designed to provide a significant performance boost.

The chip also includes ARM’s advanced Memory Tagging Extensions, which are designed to help protect devices from memory-based attacks. Additionally, the Pixel 8 will only run 64-bit apps. Of course, Google’s surprises are not limited to these. The Tensor G3 in the Pixel 8 has a new graphics processor, the Arm Mali-G715. This is a 10-core processor, which is an improvement over previous models. The Pixel 8 could also be one of the first phones to offer ray-tracing capabilities. Google is clearly aiming for gaming and other graphics-intensive applications.

Artificial intelligence is a very popular topic these days, and it has found its way into the G3 processor. The Tensor Processing Unit is one of the defining features of Google’s custom chips, and the G3 has an enhanced version of it. This new TPU, codenamed “Rio,” is expected to deliver a major performance boost. This is a clear sign that Google is committed to AI and machine learning capabilities in its phones.

One of the most significant changes is the addition of a new digital signal processor (DSP). The DSP is responsible for handling common operations such as image and audio processing, and the new version is said to be more efficient, making the Pixel 8 faster and more power-efficient. Another major change is the addition of a new UFS controller. UFS stands for Universal Flash Storage, and it is the type of storage used in most smartphones.

The new UFS controller supports UFS 4.0 storage, which is the latest and fastest version of UFS. This means that the Pixel 8 will be able to read and write data to storage much faster than previous Pixel models. In addition to the new DSP and UFS controller, the Tensor G3 also includes a number of other improvements. These include a rearchitected CPU, advanced security features, and groundbreaking graphics capabilities.

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