Tensor G7 Could Arrive With A Key Upgrade That’ll Make Nearly Everything Better About The Pixel 12, Assuming You’re Incredibly Patient
Key Points:
- The Tensor G6 is expected to be a minor upgrade over the Tensor G5, but the Tensor G7 may bring significant improvements, particularly in memory technology.
- Google is reportedly testing the Tensor G7 with both LPDDR5X and LPDDR6 RAM, with the faster LPDDR6 likely reserved for 'Pro' models to enhance AI performance and overall device capabilities.
- The LPDDR6 upgrade could increase memory bandwidth and reduce latency, benefiting on-device AI operations despite the CPU and GPU potentially lagging behind competitors.
- Packaging improvements such as Wafer-Level Multi-Chip Module Packaging (WMCM) may be implemented to improve thermals and performance for the Tensor G7 and its memory.
- Due to rising DRAM costs, Google might opt not to include LPDDR6 in the final Tensor G7, so these rumors should be viewed cautiously until further confirmation.