Google Tensor G5 chip to be built by TSMC starting 2025

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Dip Khatiwada
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Google has decided to shift production of its custom Tensor chip to TSMC, moving away from Samsung Foundry. This change will take effect with the upcoming Pixel 10 lineup, expected in late 2025. The company has signed a 3 to 5-year deal with TSMC, which could extend up to the Pixel 14 series. This article will discuss everything about the latest Tensor G5 chip, including its expected price in Nepal, specifications and availability.

Tensor G5 Overview

New Manufacturing Partnership

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Google will manufacture the Tensor G5 chip at TSMC’s N3E node. The company will use InFO-POP packaging for the chip. In addition, this marks the first time Google is using TSMC for its Tensor chips.

CPU Layout and Architecture

The chip features a 1+5+2 CPU layout. It includes a high-performance Cortex-X4 core, five Cortex-A725 cores, and two Cortex-A520 cores.

Memory and Packaging

Tensor G5 will include 16GB of RAM. Google will use PoP RAM sourced from Samsung Electronics. The chip focuses on local machine learning processing. Google will use its custom TPU for voice typing, photo processing, and other on-device tasks.

Component Suppliers

Google has changed several component suppliers. It has designed the ISP in-house. Furthermore, it will use display controllers from VeriSilicon, video codecs from Chips&Media, and modems from MediaTek. Google may follow up the G5 with the Tensor G6. The next version could be built on TSMC’s 2nm node and arrive with the Pixel 11 in 2026.

Tensor G5 Specifications

  • Manufacturing: TSMC N3E process
  • Packaging: InFO-POP
  • CPU cores: 1x Cortex-X4, 5x Cortex-A725, 2x Cortex-A520
  • RAM: 16GB PoP (Samsung)
  • ISP: Google
  • Display Controller: VeriSilicon
  • Video Codec: Chips&Media
  • Modem: MediaTek

  • TPU: Custom, for on-device AI

Tensor G5 Availability

Google will debut the Tensor G5 chip with the Pixel 10 in late 2025. The chip will remain in production through 2029 under its current deal with TSMC. Availability in Nepal will depend on the official launch of the Pixel 10 lineup.

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