Despite the increase in computing power, Google's latest flagship lags behind its predecessor in gaming performance.
The flagship Google Tensor G5 chipset, installed in the Pixel 10 series smartphones, has demonstrated low gaming performance in real-world conditions. The launch of Fortnite is most indicative — on maximum graphics settings, the game experiences serious performance issues.
In the published video with Pixel 10 Pro XL, regular frame rate drops are noticeable, accompanied by jerking and stuttering. According to experts, the main reasons are overheating (thermal throttling) and the lack of optimized drivers for the graphics processor.
While games like PUBG Mobile and Valorant Mobile run relatively stable on the chip, Fortnite on Epic settings cannot maintain 60 frames per second. The average in a test session lasting 25 minutes was about 27 FPS — with sharp jumps, freezes, and hangs, seriously interfering with the gameplay.
Experts suggest that the situation may improve after the release of optimized drivers and patches. However, Google has not yet announced specific dates for their appearance. Until then, experts recommend caution when considering the Pixel 10 as a device for regular gaming, especially given the high price: in Russia, the cost of the Pixel 10 Pro XL with 512 GB of memory reaches about 110 thousand rubles.
