Google Pixel 9 series

Which Pixel 9 series devices are you most interested in?

  • Pixel 9

  • Pixel 9 Pro

  • Pixel 9 Pro XL

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Exclusive: Pixel 9, 9 Pro and 9 Pro XL test results

We continue to share exclusive details about the new Pixel 9 series smartphones. Previously, an anonymous source provided Rozetked with photos of the new devices, and now we have received benchmark test results.

As you know, all new Google flagships will receive the latest proprietary Tensor G4 chipset. Based on benchmark results, performance varies depending on the phone model, but all Pixel 9s use a chip with the same specifications.

Characteristics of Google Tensor G4 (ARMv9-A architecture):

  • 1×Cortex-X4 (3.1 GHz)
  • 3×Cotrex-A720 (2.6 GHz)
  • 4×Cortex-A520 (1.95 GHz)
Characteristics of Google Tensor G3 (ARMv9-A architecture) for comparison:

  • 1×Cortex-X3 (2.91 GHz)
  • 4×Cortex-A715 (2.37 GHz)
  • 4×Cortex-A510 (1.7 GHz)
The original Tensor and G2 had a 2+2+4 core configuration, while the G3 went to 1+4+4. Here’s the historical comparison:
TensorTensor G2Tensor G3Tensor G4
2x Cortex-X1 (2.8 GHz)2x Cortex-X1 (2.85 GHz)1x Cortex-X3 (2.91 GHz)1x Cortex-X4 (3.1 GHz)
2x Cortex-A76 (2.25 GHz)2x Cortex-A78 (2.35 GHz)4x Cortex-A715 (2.37 GHz)3x Cortex-A720 (2.6 GHz)
4x Cortex-A55 (1.8 GHz)4x Cortex-A55 (1.8 GHz)4x Cortex-A510 (1.7 GHz)4x Cortex-A520 (1.95 GHz)

As you can see, there are several key changes compared to Google Tensor G3. Firstly, the new chip has lost one core and is an 8-core solution. Secondly, the G4 is capable of operating at higher frequencies. The main Cortex-X3 core was replaced with X4.


Now let's move on to the tests.

Pixel 9 AnTuTu results:

  • Pixel 9 (Tokay) – 1.07 million points
  • Pixel 9 Pro (Caiman) – 1.14 million points
  • Pixel 9 Pro XL (Komodo) – 1.17 million points
The base Pixel 8 scores about 900,000 points in AnTuTu, which means that the performance gain for the Pixel 9 still looks very modest.

Pixel 8 on AnTuTu
Pixel 8 on AnTuTu

It is important to note that there is still quite a long wait before the release of new smartphones and Google engineers can carry out optimizations to get the most out of the new processor.

// rozetked
 

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Exclusive: Pixel 9, 9 Pro and 9 Pro XL test results

We continue to share exclusive details about the new Pixel 9 series smartphones. Previously, an anonymous source provided Rozetked with photos of the new devices, and now we have received benchmark test results.

As you know, all new Google flagships will receive the latest proprietary Tensor G4 chipset. Based on benchmark results, performance varies depending on the phone model, but all Pixel 9s use a chip with the same specifications.

Characteristics of Google Tensor G4 (ARMv9-A architecture):

  • 1×Cortex-X4 (3.1 GHz)
  • 3×Cotrex-A720 (2.6 GHz)
  • 4×Cortex-A520 (1.95 GHz)
Characteristics of Google Tensor G3 (ARMv9-A architecture) for comparison:

  • 1×Cortex-X3 (2.91 GHz)
  • 4×Cortex-A715 (2.37 GHz)
  • 4×Cortex-A510 (1.7 GHz)
The original Tensor and G2 had a 2+2+4 core configuration, while the G3 went to 1+4+4. Here’s the historical comparison:
TensorTensor G2Tensor G3Tensor G4
2x Cortex-X1 (2.8 GHz)2x Cortex-X1 (2.85 GHz)1x Cortex-X3 (2.91 GHz)1x Cortex-X4 (3.1 GHz)
2x Cortex-A76 (2.25 GHz)2x Cortex-A78 (2.35 GHz)4x Cortex-A715 (2.37 GHz)3x Cortex-A720 (2.6 GHz)
4x Cortex-A55 (1.8 GHz)4x Cortex-A55 (1.8 GHz)4x Cortex-A510 (1.7 GHz)4x Cortex-A520 (1.95 GHz)

As you can see, there are several key changes compared to Google Tensor G3. Firstly, the new chip has lost one core and is an 8-core solution. Secondly, the G4 is capable of operating at higher frequencies. The main Cortex-X3 core was replaced with X4.


Now let's move on to the tests.

Pixel 9 AnTuTu results:

  • Pixel 9 (Tokay) – 1.07 million points
  • Pixel 9 Pro (Caiman) – 1.14 million points
  • Pixel 9 Pro XL (Komodo) – 1.17 million points
The base Pixel 8 scores about 900,000 points in AnTuTu, which means that the performance gain for the Pixel 9 still looks very modest.

Pixel 8 on AnTuTu
Pixel 8 on AnTuTu

It is important to note that there is still quite a long wait before the release of new smartphones and Google engineers can carry out optimizations to get the most out of the new processor.

// rozetked
Actually good enough liao, close to S23 ultra score on the pro models.

But efficiency is it better or not? Losing 1 mid core for higher frequency big core.
 

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Actually good enough liao, close to S23 ultra score on the pro models.

But efficiency is it better or not? Losing 1 mid core for higher frequency big core.
Jin satki that the pro models are nearing the scores of the s23u, although it's noteworthy that they still trail the older s24u loh. regarding efficiency, losing one mid core for a higher frequency big core could have mixed effects. higher frequency big cores can boost performance for demanding tasks, but they might consume more power, potentially impacting battery life (and still no vapor chamber). the overall efficiency will depend on various factors including how well the system manages power and optimizes performance for different use cases. we'll need to see real-world usage reports to fully understand the trade-offs
 

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So, the Pixel 9 popped up in an 8GB RAM variant and in the entry, it's said that it got 1653 points for the single-core test and 3313 points multi-core.

That's eyebrow-raising to say the least, as the current Pixel 8 with the Tensor G3 is reported to record higher Geekbench numbers: 1711 single-core and 4382 multi-core.
 
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