Google Pixel 8 could use modified Exynos 2300 chipset as Tensor G3

Samsung manufactured the first and second-gen Tensor processors for Google’s flagships. As per a new rumor, the canceled Exynos 2300 could debut as Google Tensor G3 with some modifications and power the upcoming Pixel 8 smartphone lineup.

According to @_ImJason (via wccftech), the Google Tensor G3 may be a modified Exynos 2300 processor with “1+4+4” architecture, and power the Pixel 8.

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The CPU is a Cortex-X3 high-performance core clocked at 3.09GHz, four ARM Cortex-A715 performance cores clocked at 2.65GHz, and four ARM Cortex-A510 efficiency cores clocked at 2.10GHz.

Talking about graphics, the Tensor G3 reportedly uses Samsung Xclipse 930 GPU, which is consistent with the Exynos 2300 as a whole. Besides, the wild rumor says that the Korean tech giant is manufacturing this SoC through its 3rd-gen 3nm process to improve performance and reduce power consumption.

Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro smartphones will use the Tensor G3 processor, likely to go official this October. Google has not announced the upcoming flagships and we hope, the company will share details and plans about the next SoC and flagships at the I/O 2023 event.

Exynos 2300

Samsung launched the Exynos 2200 processor with the Galaxy S22 series and shipped models in European markets. Due to performance and overheating issues, the company has silently canceled its sequel and brought the S23 series exclusively with the Snapdragon processor.

Some rumors claimed that the Fan Edition smartphone and tablets will debut with the Exynos 2300 processor this year. However, there’s no evidence confirming the existence of the Galaxy S23 FE and Galaxy Tab S8 FE. The company might use Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 with the upcoming affordable models.