Google's latest smartphone, the Pixel 9 Pro XL, shows surprisingly poor performance in the popular game Genshin Impact, trailing even its predecessor, the Pixel 7 Pro. This is a concern for gamers and questions the effectiveness of the new Tensor G4 processor.
Gamers' disappointment
Unexpected test results
Recent tests showed that users focused on mobile gaming may not be thrilled with the Google Pixel 9 lineup. The new Tensor G4 chip found in these devices delivered disappointing results at the launch of Genshin Impact, inferior even to its predecessor Tensor G2, which is used in the Pixel 7 .
Performance comparison
The experience of using the Pixel 9 Pro XL can be especially frustrating for fans of Genshin Impact. Tests revealed that the flagship's performance is not only poor, but also inferior to that of the Pixel 7 Pro with an older processor. Despite the Pixel 9 Pro XL's thermal performance being satisfactory, it wasn't powerful enough to run games smoothly.
Detailed performance analysis
The Dame Tech YouTube channel conducted a detailed study and found that the Pixel 9 Pro XL achieves an average frame rate of 39.2 FPS in Genshin Impact at 720p resolution and maximum graphics settings. By comparison, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3-powered Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra was 31% faster, and the Apple A17 Pro-powered iPhone 15 Pro Max outperformed the Pixel 9 Pro XL by an impressive 51%. However, the most surprising thing was the fact that the Tensor G4 was inferior in speed to the Tensor G2 installed in the Pixel 7 Pro.
Comparison with previous generation
Google's two-year-old processor shows an average frame rate of 45.3 FPS in Genshin Impact, which makes it is 15% more efficient than the new chip. At the same time, Tensor G4 operates at a lower temperature - about 37 ° C, and does not reduce performance during load. Experts speculate that Google deliberately limited the power and energy consumption of the new chip to prevent the device from overheating.
Glossary
- Google Pixel is a line of smartphones from Google, known for its advanced technologies and pure version of Android.
- Tensor is a series of processors developed by Google specifically for its smartphones.
- Genshin Impact is a popular open-world role-playing game from the Chinese company miHoYo.
- FPS (Frames Per Second) - the number of frames per second, an indicator of the smoothness of a game or video.
- Snapdragon is a series of mobile processors from Qualcomm, widely used in Android smartphones.
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Google's latest flagship Pixel 9 Pro XL shows surprisingly poor performance in the popular game Genshin Impact, trailing even its predecessor Pixel 7 Pro and falling significantly behind the iPhone 15 Pro Max.
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Ethan
This is news! 😱 Pixel 9 Pro XL is worse than its predecessor in games. Has Google really decided to sacrifice performance for temperature?
Sophie
Yeah, Ethan, it looks like it. But maybe this is only in Genshin Impact? I would like to see tests in other games. 🤔
Giovanni
Sophie, you're right. One game is not an indicator. But it’s still strange that the new processor is slower than the old one. Maybe Google is preparing some kind of surprise with optimization? 🤞
Amelie
Giovanni perhaps! Or maybe these are just early tests and the final version will be better? I wouldn't rush to conclusions. Although, of course, the difference with the iPhone is impressive... 😅
Klaus
All these new phones are nonsense. My old push-button Nokia still works, and there are no problems with games - you can play snake for hours. And here you are worried about some FPS.
Ethan
Klaus, come on! 😂 Although you are right in some ways - sometimes simplicity is better. But still, I want to believe that Google will correct the situation before release.
Marta
But it seems to me that Google deliberately reduced performance for the sake of autonomy. Maybe the battery will last longer now? 🔋 That would be nice!
Sophie
Marta, great idea! I'd rather have a phone that lasts longer than one that heats up and dies after a couple of hours of gaming. I hope Google finds a balance between performance and energy efficiency. 🤞