Google’s Pixel 10 Pro XL has surfaced in a fresh AnTuTu benchmark leak, and the numbers reveal a clear – if modest – performance bump over last year’s Pixel 9 Pro XL. Powered by the new Tensor G5, the device scores 1,140,286 points, which is about 16% higher than the Tensor G4’s 983,628.
That may not sound groundbreaking, but the real story lies in multi-core performance, where the G5 more than doubles its predecessor’s results.
The leap comes from a fundamental shift: Google has finally moved Tensor production from Samsung’s 4nm process to TSMC’s cutting-edge 3nm node. The result is not just higher efficiency but also a redesigned core layout that delivers up to 36% better multi-core scores in Geekbench compared to the G4. In short, Google’s silicon is maturing technically, even if it’s still chasing the pack.
And the pack is fast. On AnTuTu’s current leaderboard, the REDMAGIC 10 Pro running Snapdragon 8 Elite posts a staggering 2,662,615 points – more than double the Tensor G5. MediaTek’s Dimensity 9400+ and Apple’s A18 Pro also keep Google lagging behind in raw horsepower.
But benchmarks aren’t the whole picture. Google’s own Pixel product manager Soniya Jobanputra reminded fans last year that Tensor chips are not designed to top charts but to make phones smarter and more efficient in day-to-day use. With its AI-driven features, clean Android integration, and focus on balancing performance with experience, the Pixel 10 series may still feel faster in real-world tasks than the numbers suggest.
Even so, expectations are high. With Apple and Qualcomm pushing boundaries, many Pixel fans hope that moving production to TSMC will also mean better thermals, improved energy efficiency, and, ideally, more competitive pricing. Because for many, “good enough” isn’t always good enough – especially when paying flagship prices.