en.Wedoany.com Reported - Google's Tensor G6 chip will be manufactured using TSMC's N2 node, marking the first time Google's silicon process node is on par with its California-based competitor. According to Android Authority, this 2nm process is currently in the ramp-up phase. The A20 chip expected for the iPhone 18 will also use the same platform, but Apple's product launch is roughly a month later. The Made by Google event, scheduled for August 12 at 18:00 New York time, comes a week earlier than the Pixel 10 (released on August 20, 2025). The Pixel Watch 5 will also debut at this event.
The Tensor G6 will adopt a GAA (Gate-All-Around) architecture, an evolution from the FinFET transistors used in the 3nm process. This geometry wraps the conductive channel on four sides, reducing leakage current and increasing clock frequency without a proportional increase in power consumption. Leaked specifications mention a seven-core CPU cluster, with the main core being an ARM C1-Ultra clocked at 4.11 GHz, offering a 15% to 20% improvement in energy efficiency over the Tensor G5. The G6 will also feature a new TPU codenamed "Santafe," dedicated to local Gemini inference, along with the Titan M3 security chip.
Leaks point to a PowerVR C-Series CXTP-48-1536 GPU, which is based on an older architecture than the G5. Google appears to still prioritize AI efficiency at the expense of raw graphics performance. For heavy gaming users, this trend is worth noting: a leap in process node does not necessarily compensate for a regression in GPU architecture.
Apple also plans to adopt TSMC's N2 node for its A20, expected to debut with the iPhone 18 at its September event. If both schedules remain unchanged, the Pixel 11 could become the first flagship to mass-produce this process, leading by four to six weeks. This is an unprecedented position for Google, whose Tensor chips have long lagged behind Apple's chips in generational terms.
This lead comes at a cost. Price leaks point to an increase of around €100 in the European market, with base storage across the lineup rising to 256 GB. In the US, the entry-level Pixel 11 is expected to cost around $900, compared to $799 for its predecessor. Also noteworthy: the Tensor G6 will drop Samsung's Exynos modem in favor of the MediaTek M90, a break in dependency that reflects a supply chain diversification intent.
