Google’s custom Tensor chips have gotten better. They now offer good battery life for daily use. However, their performance wasn’t always the best. Older Tensor chips handled daily tasks fine. They struggled with gaming and heavy use. The new Tensor G5 aims to fix this. It promises much better performance.
Google calls the Tensor G5 their “biggest upgrade yet.” They say it offers a “major performance boost.” This new chip debuted with the Google Pixel 10 phones. It reportedly has a 60% faster TPU. The average CPU speed is also 30% quicker. This is Google’s first chip made at TSMC. Previous ones were made by Samsung. The Tensor G5 uses an advanced 3nm process. This should mean better performance and battery use.
Google promises big improvements for the Tensor G5. Will this show up in speed tests where older chips lagged? Let’s check the numbers. First, here’s a look at the specs. This shows the differences on paper.
| Tensor G5 | Tensor G4 | |
| Announced | August 2025 | August 2024 |
| Process node | TSMC’s 3nm (N3E) | Samsung’s 4nm |
| CPU | 1x 3.78 GHz — Cortex-X4 5x 3.05 GHz — Cortex-A725 2x 2.25 GHz — Cortex-A520 | 1x 3.1 GHz — Cortex-X4 3x 2.6 GHz — Cortex-A720 4x 1.92 GHz — Cortex-A520 |
| GPU | PowerVR DXT-48-1536 GPU No ray tracing support | Mali-G715 MP7 GPU No Ray tacing support |
| NPU | New Google Edge TPU | Google Custom TPU |
| Memory Storage | LPDDR5X Zoned UFS 4.0 (512GB+) | LPDDR5X UFS 3.1 |
| Connectivity | Samsung Exynos 5400 5G modem Wi-Fi 7, Wi-Fi 6E Bluetooth 6.0 | Samsung Exynos 5400 5G modem Wi-Fi 7 Bluetooth 6.0 |
Google Tensor G5 vs Tensor G4: AnTuTu score
AnTuTu (version 10) benchmark shows a modest overall gain for the new Tensor G5 chip with a score of 1,429,557 compared to Tensor G4’s 1,348,226 — that’s a 6% gain. The CPU, however, shows a nice 20% increase (483,989 vs 401,746). The memory and UX scores also favor the newer chip with an increase of around 10%.
The most surprising of all is the GPU score, which is actually lower than last year’s G4 — the difference is about 10%. This suggests Google may have focused more on efficiency rather than pushing raw graphics performance.
| Tensor G5 | Tensor G4 | |
| AnTuTu score | 1,429,557 | 1,348,226 |
| CPU | 483,989 | 401,746 |
| GPU | 416,313 | 462,415 |
| Memory | 293,467 | 266,535 |
| UX | 235,788 | 217,530 |
Google Tensor G5 vs Tensor G4: Geekbench Score
On Geekbench 6, the Tensor G5 shows clear improvements over the Tensor G4. In the single-core test, it scores 2,316, about 20% higher than the G4’s 1,923, meaning faster responsiveness in everyday tasks like app launches and UI navigation.
The multi-core score jumps to 6,452, a massive 40% gain over the G4’s 4,602, highlighting stronger performance in multitasking, productivity apps, and heavier workloads.
Overall, Geekbench results suggest promising improvements for Tensor G5 in raw CPU performance, especially in multi-core efficiency, which should translate into much smoother performance.
| Tensor G5 | Tensor G4 | |
| Single core | 2,316 | 1,923 |
| Multi core | 6,452 | 4,602 |
Google Tensor G5 vs Tensor G4: 3DMark score
The Tensor G5 shows a clear improvement over the Tensor G4 in the 3DMark Wild Life Extreme Stress Test, which measures sustained GPU performance under heavy load. The G5 achieves a best loop score of 3,319, compared to the G4’s 2,603, marking an impressive 27% uplift in peak graphics performance.
More importantly, the G5 also delivers better consistency. Its lowest loop score is 2,954, while the G4 drops to 2,071. That’s not only higher performance, but also much greater stability — 89% vs 79.6%. This means the Tensor G5 is far less prone to thermal throttling and should provide smoother, more reliable gaming performance over longer sessions.
| Tensor G5 | Tensor G4 | |
| Best loop score | 3,319 | 2,603 |
| Lowest loop score | 2,954 | 2,071 |
| Stability | 89% | 79.6% |
Tensor G5 vs Tensor G4: Final Verdict
The Tensor G5 looks strong in CPU performance. This is thanks to TSMC’s advanced manufacturing. The CPU cores are also improved. Tests show that the GPU performance and stability are much better. This should make daily tasks feel faster. Gaming should also be more enjoyable. The new chip also seems to handle heat better. This was a problem with older Tensor chips.
While the Tensor G5 is a big step up, Google still has ground to cover. They need to catch up to the top chips from Qualcomm and MediaTek. We compared the Tensor G5 against the Snapdragon 8 Elite and Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. You can see these comparisons to learn how Google’s new chip measures up.
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