The Google Tensor G5 is a system-on-chip (SoC) processor designed by Google for its Pixel devices, specifically the Pixel 10 series. The Tensor G5 is fabricated using TSMC's 3nm process. This manufacturing technology allows for more transistors to be packed into the chip, improving power and efficiency. Google claims that the Tensor G5's CPU is 34% faster on average than the Tensor G4, and its Tensor Processing Unit (TPU) is up to 60% more powerful for AI tasks.
The Tensor G5 features an 8-core CPU configuration. It consists of one Arm Cortex-X4 core clocked at 3.78 GHz, five Arm Cortex-A725 cores clocked at 3.05 GHz, and two Arm Cortex-A520 cores clocked at 2.25 GHz. It incorporates a 4th-generation Tensor Processing Unit (TPU) for AI acceleration. The Tensor G5 is also the first Google chip to support C2PA Content Credentials. While the Tensor G5 beats both the Tensor G4 and Samsung Exynos 2500 processors in single-core tests, the Exynos 2500 pulls ahead in multi-core performance. In particular, the Tensor G5's GPU performance is underwhelming compared to other flagship processors such as the Snapdragon 8 Elite.
The Google Pixel 10 series, powered by the Tensor G5, launched globally on August 20, 2025. The lineup includes the Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro, Pixel 10 Pro XL, and Pixel 10 Pro Fold.
