Rumors Swirl: Google’s Next-Gen Tensor G5 Crafted by TSMC at 3nm, Leading to Unveiling of Tensor G6 at 2nm

Rumors have been circulating that Google will switch chip manufacturers for the Google Tensor chip used in Pixel phones from Samsung to TSMC. The latest rumor from Korean media BusinessKorea suggests that the Tensor G5 chip that will be used in next year’s Pixel 10 models may shift to TSMC’s 3-nanometer manufacturing process, while the Tensor G6 chip for the 2026 models (used in Pixel 11) may move to a 2-nanometer process.

It is unclear why Google is making the switch from Samsung to TSMC, but speculation points to potential issues with Samsung’s 3-nanometer manufacturing yield rates not meeting expectations. This could potentially impact Samsung’s own mobile devices, which may end up using Qualcomm Snapdragon chips manufactured by TSMC.

Source: BusinessKorea

TLDR: Google may switch from Samsung to TSMC for manufacturing its Google Tensor chips, with rumors suggesting upcoming Pixel models may use TSMC’s advanced nanometer processes. Potential issues with Samsung’s manufacturing yield rates could be a driving factor behind the switch.