#Pixel GPUs

Pixel users have a reason to celebrate as recent software updates have significantly boosted GPU performance across several models. The latest beta version of Android 16 and the March Pixel Feature Drop for Android 15 have introduced enhanced GPU drivers that deliver noticeably higher Vulkan API benchmark scores on Geekbench. For instance, after installing the Android 16 beta, a Pixel 7a registered a 62% increase in Vulkan scores, while the Pixel 8 and Pixel 9 saw improvements of 31% and 32% respectively. Even the Pixel 6 Pro, running the latest beta, recorded a 34% improvement in its Vulkan score, with its OpenCL performance rising by 13.5% over previous averages. The improvements are primarily limited to Pixel models equipped with the Tensor application processor, which include the Pixel 6 series and later. Moreover, the updates extend the lifespan of older Pixel models. Originally, the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro were expected to lose support with the launch of Android 15, but Google has now ensured these models will continue to receive both Android 16 and Android 17. Ultimately, while the impact may vary depending on the app or game in use, these updates mark a significant stride in elevating the performance of Pixel devices, promising a richer, more immersive digital experience. Read more in our articles including "Pixel GPUs Surge: Benchmark Scores Climb After Updates" and "Google Outs Pixel C, 10.2-inch Android Marshmallow Tablet".