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The Pixel 11’s Tensor G6 sounds promising — until you compare it to rival flagship chips

Leaked specifications for Google's upcoming Pixel 11 Tensor G6 chip, based on an Android Authority report, indicate a major CPU overhaul. The chip will feature a single Arm C1-Ultra core at 4.11GHz, four C1-Pro cores at 3.38GHz, and two C1-Pro cores at 2.65GHz, skipping the Cortex X925 era entirely. This configuration is similar to MediaTek's Dimensity 9500, offering a potential 40% single-core boost over the Tensor G5. However, GPU performance remains a concern. Google is reportedly switching to a PowerVR CXTP-48-1536 GPU, based on an older 2021-era C-series architecture. Compared to competitors like Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 and MediaTek's Dimensity 9500, the Pixel 11 is expected to deliver weaker graphics performance, limiting gaming capabilities. The article suggests Google is prioritizing AI, on-device processing, and computational photography over raw gaming power. Other upgrades include a switch to MediaTek M90 modem, Titan M3 security chip, and new TPU and ISP.