On June 20th, Gizcoupon reported that Google released the Pixel 7a in May of this year. The device features the Tensor G2 chip. According to the latest information shared by a source named kamila (@Za_Raczke), the Pixel 7a is equipped with a derivative version of the Tensor G2. However, it doesn’t perform as well as the G2 in the Pixel 7 series.
Gizcoupon Note: The Tensor G2 chip is a self-developed chip developed by Google. It uses Samsung 4nm LPE process and consists of two high-performance ultra-large cores, Cortex X1, two large-core Cortex A78, and four small-core Cortex A55. It will also use the ARMv9 instruction set.
In the tweet, kamila emphasizes that creating integrated circuits involves more than just attaching bare dies. The packaging process is also crucial.
Gizcoupon, citing media reports, states that the Tensor G2 processor found in the Google Pixel 7a adopts the “IPOP” packaging solution, while the Pixel 7 series utilizes the “FOPLP” packaging solution.
The IPOP packaging technology prioritizes cost-effectiveness but results in a thicker, larger package that generates more heat compared to FOPLP.
The Pixel 7a and Pixel 7 series employ different cooling solutions. However, at this stage, it is impossible to definitively compare and determine the impact of cooling on actual performance.
