Google’s new Pixel 10 series is finally landing in users’ hands, and the first real-world benchmarks aren’t exactly the performance leap many hoped for. Early AnTuTu results from a retail Pixel 10 Pro XL powered by the Tensor G5 suggest CPU speeds in line with last year’s flagships and a surprisingly weak GPU showing compared to the Pixel 9.
Here are the key numbers reported from AnTuTu:
– Overall score: 1,173,221, putting the Pixel 10 Pro XL alongside devices like the Honor 200 Pro and Motorola Edge 60 Pro, which run Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 and Dimensity 8350 chips.
– CPU score: 415,848, roughly on par with Snapdragon 8 Gen 3- and Dimensity 9300+-class performance. That’s about a 15% uplift over the Pixel 9 Pro XL.
– GPU score: 367,206 from the PowerVR IMG DXT-48-1536. That’s lower than the Pixel 9 Pro XL’s Mali-G715 MC7, which has been seen topping 440,000 in the same test—around a 20% drop generation-over-generation. It also places the Pixel 10’s GPU closer to 2021-era silicon like the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1.
What this means in practice: the Tensor G5’s CPU looks competent for everyday use, multitasking, and most apps, but it doesn’t push past current flagship heavyweights. The bigger concern is graphics performance. If you play visually demanding games at high frame rates or max settings, the Pixel 10 Pro XL may struggle to keep up with the best gaming phones in its price bracket.
Context matters. These are early, single-sample results from one benchmark, and other suites like Geekbench aren’t yet officially available for the Pixel 10 series. Software updates can also shift performance over time. Still, with fresh top-tier chipsets from Qualcomm and MediaTek right around the corner, the Pixel 10’s already last-gen-class CPU and its notably weaker GPU could age faster than expected.
For buyers prioritizing Google’s software features, cameras, and on-device AI, the Pixel 10 series will likely remain compelling. But if raw performance—especially GPU power—is at the top of your checklist, keep a close eye on broader testing and upcoming flagship alternatives before making a decision.
