Google will abandon Samsung in favor of TSMC: the company is developing a fully custom Tensor G5 processor for Pixel devices

Google has been manufacturing Tensor processors for Pixel devices in partnership with Samsung for several years. It has now been reported that the company wants to follow in Apple's footsteps and design its own SoCs entirely.

Here's What We Know

This has been revealed by a former Google executive. The chip goes by the code name Redondo. Development of the processor is engaged entirely in Google, but to produce new products plan to capacities of the Taiwanese company TSMC.

It is rumored that Tensor G5 will be built on 3 nanometer process. Moreover, this chip will get Integrated Fan-Out technology, which will allow to reduce the thickness and increase the energy efficiency of the processor.

When We Can Expect It

The new SoC was rumored to be unveiled in 2024, but due to issues with the development team, it has been postponed until 2025.

Source: Android Central