Google's Tensor G6 inside the Pixel 11 series isn't a 2nm chip - GSMArena.com news - GSMArena.com

Google recently unveiled its Pixel 11 series smartphones, which feature the Tensor G6 chip. Initially, there was widespread speculation that the chip was fabricated using a 2nm process, but Google's V... Read original →

Although Google's Tensor G6 is not fabricated using a 2nm process, its deployment on TSMC's 3nm node still marks a significant leap in mobile AI performance. With 50% more TPU compute and 30% better power efficiency, the chip underscores Google’s push toward vertical integration and reduced reliance on external suppliers like Qualcomm and Apple. This move strengthens TSMC’s position in high-end mobile chip manufacturing. While Samsung has already launched its 2nm Exynos 2600, Google’s choice of 3nm reflects a strategic balance between performance, cost, and supply chain stability. Competitors like Apple and Qualcomm are likely to accelerate AI chip development to maintain competitive edge in mobile inference capabilities. Over the next 12 months, Tensor G6’s real-world adoption will shape Google’s future chip investment strategy. If successful, it may lead to further consolidation of in-house AI chip ecosystems, reinforcing a trend toward regionalized and self-reliant semiconductor supply chains amid global geopolitical tensions.