Google has made a radical change in the production of its special processor series Tensor, ending its collaboration with Samsung Foundry. The company will entrust chip production to TSMC, one of the world’s largest semiconductor manufacturers, for five generations starting with the Pixel 10 model. This decision was made after Samsung’s efficiency problems in its 3nm GAA production process.

Google will part ways with Samsung

Since the Pixel 6, Google had Samsung Foundry produce its processors from Tensor G1 to Tensor G4. However, technical problems and low chip yield rates during the production process caused the company to reshape its roadmap.

This new period, which will start with the Tensor G5 chip, includes processors to be produced with TSMC’s 3nm “N3P” process. Tensor G5 is expected to be used first in the Pixel 10 series, which is planned to be introduced at the end of the year.

The new Tensor G5 is designed to focus on energy efficiency rather than increased performance. It is stated that Google aims to make the user experience more balanced with this chip. The main leap in performance is expected to occur with the next generation Tensor G6.

On the other hand, there is also information on the agenda that Google is working on a special Tensor chip for wearable devices. However, no statement has yet been made as to which company will manufacture this chip.

On the Samsung side, attention is currently focused on the Exynos 2600 processor. It is known that the company developed the new chip with the 2nm GAA process and plans to use it in the Galaxy S26 series. If the Exynos 2600 performs at a level that meets expectations, it may be possible for Samsung to regain the customer portfolio it lost in semiconductor production.