After the launch of Tensor, Google‘s first processor with Pixel 6, many rumors started surfacing online about the next generation Tensor SoC. The latest report suggests that Samsung is working on a 2nd generation Tensor chip for Google Pixel 7.
In partnership with Samsung, Google developed its first own processor for the Pixel 6. Obviously, the upcoming Google Pixel 7 will also have a Samsung factory processor. However, Tensor 2 codenamed revealed on a developer board is Cloudripper.
According to the report, Samsung is currently working on a chip (maybe Tensor 2) with model number S5P9865 chip and the codename is Ripcurrent for a development board. The codename for the chip may be Zuma.
Surprisingly, the S5P9865 also maintains a predictable line in terms of numbering (9865). The first Tensor SoC turned out to be the S5P9845 – the S5P9855 we wrote about was still not fully understood. It may only be a slightly improved second-generation Tensor SoC later, but we can’t confirm that either.
Since this will be the second chipset from the US tech giant, we can undoubtedly expect more power efficiency and performance. However, the report risks nothing other than a claimed increase in the efficiency of production CPUs, which does not improve performance.
Furthermore, Samsung is reportedly working on the Exynos 1380 mobile platform, which is expected to launch alongside the upcoming Galaxy A54 smartphone. The successor of Exynos 1280 (S5E8825) is under testing with product codename S5E8835.
