Tensor 3 chip from Google's upcoming Pixel 8 will improve power efficiency.

 

The reports surrounding the Google Pixel 7a and Pixel 8 are currently intertwined. The latter, however, won't be available until at least September or October, while the former is anticipated to make its premiere in May.

But that doesn't mean there aren't any stories floating around. The upcoming Tensor 3 SoC from Google is anticipated to be included in the Pixel 8 line of smartphones. Tensor 3 will be built using Samsung's updated 4nm process, which has higher yield rates and better energy economy.

In comparison to the most cutting-edge node accessible, 3nm, Samsung's 4nm and 5nm processes are more frequently used, accounting for 22% of the chips made during the third quarter of last year. In comparison, only 16% of chips were produced using the 6nm and 7nm process nodes.

The iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Ultra are the only devices expected to use 3nm silicon this year.The Pixel Fold, Pixel Tablet, and Pixel 7a are anticipated to use the Tensor 2, which is built on Samsung's second-generation 4nm node, while the Google Pixel 8 is anticipated to use the third-generation 4nm process node.

Both TSMC and Samsung intend to start producing 4nm processors in the US early in the following year. Soon, a 4nm production line will be introduced at both the Samsung Foundry factory in Taylor, Texas, and the TSMC facility in Phoenix, Arizona.

TSMC's objective is to supply customers with 2nm chips by 2026, while Samsung plans to initiate 2nm production in 2025 and follow up with 1.4nm production by 2027. Additionally, Intel has stated its plans to overtake TSMC and Samsung Foundry by 2024 and regain process dominance the following year.