Google Pixel 7a comes with scaled-down Tensor G2 SoC: A comparison with Pixel 7 and 7 Pro chipset

Updated : Jun 20, 2023 13:43
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Editorji News Desk

The Google Pixel 7a, equipped with the Google Tensor G2 SoC, has recently been launched and has garnered attention due to a tweet by tipster Kamila (@Za_Raczke) suggesting that it uses a different variant of the Tensor G2, which may not perform as well as the version found in the Pixel 7.

The packaging process for integrated circuits is important for optimal device performance, and Google relies on Samsung’s FOPLP-PoP technology for both die manufacturing and packaging.

Interestingly, the company seems to have developed a cost-effective version of the Tensor G2 with a potentially inferior packaging called “IPOP,” which is thicker, larger, and generates more heat compared to FOPLP.

The impact of IPOP on real-world performance and potential thermal constraints remains uncertain due to differences in cooling characteristics between the Pixel 7a and Pixel 7.

The details of the performance differences between IPOP and FOPLP are known only to Google and Samsung, who may not share insights on the matter.

Kamila’s tweet sheds light on the Google Pixel 7a, which uses a different variant of the Tensor G2 SoC that may have cost implications, potentially affecting the device’s heat dissipation and overall performance. 

Also watch: Google Pixel 7a Review: a new formula!

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