Tensor G5: Disappointing CPU performance and atrocious GPU numbers in hands-on Google Pixel 10 Pro XL benchmarks

[Redaktion]

Google's Pixel series has hardly been known for its performance, particularly since the switch to the company's Tensor SoCs. The Pixel 10 series appears to take that even further, with early hands-on benchmarks showcasing CPU performance on par with 2023 flagship chipsets, and GPU performance worse than on the Pixel 9 series and identical to 2021 flagship chipsets.

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[Worgarthe]

Pending update (top left notification), GPU clock is limited to 1/3rd of its normal speed. Even his CPU score is 80K less than normal (updated).

August 27 (so today) is the first day when Google allows reviews, no embargo anymore, wait for proper reviews with fully updated phones (and not with basically a pre-release version).

[Ricci Rox]

Pending update (top left notification), GPU clock is limited to 1/3rd of its normal speed. Even his CPU score is 80K less than normal (updated).

August 27 (so today) is the first day when Google allows reviews, no embargo anymore, wait for proper reviews with fully updated phones (and not with basically a pre-release version).

Author here.

Agree that software is a factor here, though I'm not sure by how much. That said, it still doesn't excuse any of the scores, since this was a device actually shipped out to an owner and not just something like a demo unit.

[opckieran]

Pending update (top left notification), GPU clock is limited to 1/3rd of its normal speed. Even his CPU score is 80K less than normal (updated).

August 27 (so today) is the first day when Google allows reviews, no embargo anymore, wait for proper reviews with fully updated phones (and not with basically a pre-release version).

Author here.

Agree that software is a factor here, though I'm not sure by how much. That said, it still doesn't excuse any of the scores, since this was a device actually shipped out to an owner and not just something like a demo unit.

I'm pretty sure the GPU running at 1/3rd the clockspeed would have a huge impact on benchmark scores. We'll see very soon how much of that is speculative.

[Ms. Fox]

For sure; a Reddit user needed of care attention!

Pending update (top left notification), GPU clock is limited to 1/3rd of its normal speed. Even his CPU score is 80K less than normal (updated).

August 27 (so today) is the first day when Google allows reviews, no embargo anymore, wait for proper reviews with fully updated phones (and not with basically a pre-release version).

[cope]

wait for proper reviews with fully updated phones

Indeed. For sure after that happens, it will move the performance up a tier or 2. From atrocious and disappointing to below average and still pretty weak.

Just based on Google's SoC performance history from the last 5 years.

[indyp]

The phone is essentially $350-$450 each year given Google's generous trade-ins, Store credits, etc.  I don't expect the top-tier performance, and I don't game on phones, and never will.  I pay for near-release security updates, Call screen, Firefox, and as little-mangled OS/skin as possible.  Also never want to touch an Apple or Samsung device again.  Oneplus is pretty much the only other phone I would consider now.

Extremely happy with Pixel 7/9 Pros that I've had and my 10 Pro arrives tomorrow!

[Worgarthe]

Pending update (top left notification), GPU clock is limited to 1/3rd of its normal speed. Even his CPU score is 80K less than normal (updated).

August 27 (so today) is the first day when Google allows reviews, no embargo anymore, wait for proper reviews with fully updated phones (and not with basically a pre-release version).

Reviews are out, the phone is excellent 🤠

[Eric]

Most people won't care. The real world usage will still be great. There won't be any lag in watching videos or posting to social media. And most games will play fine. If you're a big mobile gamer you don't get Pixels you get Rog phones which are specifically designed for gamers. A phone's daily experience isn't just based on cpu and gpu speeds. It's a much bigger picture and the Pixel 10 is going to be better than most other phones in this regards.

[Jaybird]

I've been using my Pixel 8 pro for two year now and there is nothing that it can't do for me that I desire. Way snappier than my old Samsung s10+.  These data metrics mean nothing to anyone who doesn't game on their phone. If you are a Google Sphere person then some version of the Pixel family is your best choice.  I bought mine as a refurb trade infor $320 and it's been perfect.

[heffeque]

Taking into consideration the lackluster warranty quality, the awful battery issues that plague Pixel phones, especially after certain SW updates, plus the SW issues that seem to pop up every so often... (which is puzzling, taking into consideration that they are the ones creating Android, yet they seem to have more bugs than other brands) I would never recommend a Pixel phone.

[Michael P.]

And it will 100% be smoother than any other android. A Tesla Plaid is faster than 99.999% of cars but people still buy Ferraris. The experience is more than just specs and benchmarks