Google Pixel 8a Shows up in New Geekbench Listing With Underclocked Tensor G3 Chipset Ahead of Launch

Urian B., Tech Times 25 August 2023, 03:08 am

The Google Pixel 8a recently popped up in a new Geekbench listing, showing its performance with an underclocked Tensor G3 chipset.

According to GSM Arena, the Google Pixel 8a, codenamed Akita, appeared in the Geekbench 5 listing alongside the Tensor G3 chipset's underclocked version.

Google Launches the Pixel 8a After the Release of the Previous Pixel 7a

GSM Arena reported that when Google launched its previous Pixel 7a, it came as a midrange smartphone option for users who did not want to invest in a flagship device but also did not want to settle with low-range budget devices.

It had a well-balanced performance when it debuted in May, but the new Geekbench listing shows how its successor, the upcoming Pixel 8a, performs in comparison. It was revealed that the Akita has been spotted on the Geekbench 5 listing.

One interesting detail about the listing was that it was spotted alongside the Tensor G3 chipset version that remained underclocked. As seen on the listing, the test posted a single-core score of 1,218 and a multi-core score of 3,175, which is already impressive for the midrange device.

Specs Revealed on August 24 Show How the Performance of the Device With Model ID 'Google Akita'

The specs uploaded on August 24 show that the device uses the newer Android operating system, the Android 14. Aside from that, it also packs the "akita" motherboard, which makes sense since its model ID refers to the Google Akita.

With regards to its CPU information, it uses a single processor but has 9 cores capable of a 1.7 GHz base frequency. These cores are divided into three clusters, Cluster 1, 2, and 3, each with their own capabilities.

As seen on the listing, Cluster 1 packs four cores capable of 1.70 GHz performance, while Cluster 2 has four cores reaching a performance of 2.37 GHz. The last cluster on the list, Cluster 3, had a single core but was able to get a 2.91 GHz performance.

Google Pixel 8a Launch Date Expected to be During the Google I/O 2024

Regarding the Google Pixel 8a's memory, it was reported to be at 8 GB. The smartphone achieved its highest score of 2,149 for Image Inpainting performance.

It also achieved the highest performance when it came to AES-XTS, reaching 10.7 GBps with a total performance of 6,303. According to Pocket Lint, the Google Pixel 8a has the Mali-G715 GPU and would likely be launched around mid-2024.

Should this be true, it means that the specs have been leaked before its official release. Android Central reported that it was expected to be launched during the Google I/O 2024, which would likely take place around early May 2024.

So far, Google has yet to confirm it, but if this happens, the launch of the newer 8a would be a year apart from the launch of the 7a.