Google has delighted users with the highly anticipated Pixel 10 GPU update for the Pixel 10 series. This new driver, rolled out alongside the Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1 update, promises significant improvements, particularly in gaming and graphics performance. But will this update truly live up to expectations?

What Does the Pixel 10 GPU Update Bring?

The new update significantly revamps the driver for the Pixel 10’s Imagination PowerVR graphics processor. The driver version has been upgraded from 1.602.400 to 1.634.2906, and the system now reports version 25.1, which Imagination Technologies announced in August. This is a significant step forward on paper.

Among the most notable new features of this update are Android 16 compatibility and Vulkan 1.4 support. Vulkan is a graphics API that offers high efficiency for modern games and graphics-intensive applications. Vulkan 1.4 support could theoretically allow these types of applications to run more smoothly and seamlessly on the Pixel 10 series.

The Pixel 10 series launched with an outdated PowerVR driver, which led to performance issues, particularly in popular games like Genshin Impact. Users reported occasional GPU-related inconsistencies. This new driver upgrade shows that Google is doing more than just routine maintenance to address these issues.

However, it’s important to remember that a driver update doesn’t always translate into an immediate performance boost. The update is currently available to beta users. Since changes introduced in QPR builds usually reach the stable version with future Pixel Drop updates, all Pixel 10 users are expected to benefit from this improvement. Detailed testing will show how noticeable the real-world performance increase will be.

So, what are your thoughts on this Pixel 10 GPU update? Share your opinions in the comments!