The Google Pixel is fine and all, but still needs a ‘Ryzen moment’ [Video]

The Google Pixel's Tensor chip, though praised for its software and camera performance, still struggles to match the performance of rivals. The article argues that Google needs a performance breakthrough, likening the current state of Tensor chips to AMD's Bulldozer era in the desktop CPU market. This era was marked by inefficient, hot-running CPUs that failed to meet expectations.

The article suggests that Google should aim for a "Ryzen moment" - a significant leap in performance to compete with Qualcomm and Apple. While the Tensor G5 and G6 chips have overcome some early issues, they have yet to deliver the major performance gains that would set Pixel phones apart from the competition. The author suggests that Google could learn from Intel's Zen architecture transition, which saw a dramatic improvement in performance.

A superior manufacturing process, such as moving to TSMC, could also help Google rival Qualcomm's offerings. The article concludes by emphasizing that Google's failure to deliver on performance could limit the phone's capabilities and harm its market value, particularly for high-end devices.