Google Pixel 10 is not for gaming: Tensor G5 struggles with Fortnite at maximum settings

Despite the increase in computing power, Google's latest flagship is inferior to 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 - at maximum graphics settings, the game experiences serious performance problems.

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 such as PUBG Mobile and Valorant Mobile run relatively stably 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 lags, 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 considering the Pixel 10 with caution 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.