Google's Pixel 10 series gets a big GPU boost for smoother gaming
Google just dropped the Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1 update for Pixel 10 phones, and the highlight is a long-awaited PowerVR GPU driver (version 1.634.2906, driverInfo branch 25.1).
This upgrade aims to make graphics smoother by improving things like shader compilation, memory management, and cache handling.
You can grab it now if you're on the Android Beta Program with any Pixel 10 model.
Gaming feels better now
If you've noticed stutters or lag in games like Genshin Impact, this update should help fix that.
Expect better frame pacing and stability on Tensor G5-powered Pixels running Android 16.
The stable version—and some extra features via Pixel Drops—are coming soon.
Vulkan 1.4 support levels up performance
The new driver now supports Vulkan 1.4, giving developers more direct control over graphics performance for faster, more efficient apps and games.
With this update, Pixel 10's GPU software finally catches up to rivals—though Tensor G5 hardware still trails behind top Snapdragon/Adreno chips in raw power.