Google Pixel Phones Get Major GPU Boost with GameHub Support.

Key Takeaway.

• Pixel phones now support GameHub with improved Mali GPU performance.
• Google’s updates boost GPU power by up to 60%, improving gaming and graphics.

GameSir, the company behind the GameHub PC game emulation platform, has confirmed that its latest update now supports Mali GPUs, including those used in Google Pixel devices. This support brings better performance in game emulation, especially for high-end titles, even though the feature was originally aimed at MediaTek-powered phones.

At the same time, Google's own updates to Pixel phones have quietly delivered a huge leap in GPU performance. Benchmarks show a boost of up to 60% on some Pixel models, including the Pixel 7a, Pixel 6a, and Pixel 8.

GameHub Now Enhances Pixel Gaming.

GameSir’s GameHub app allows Android phones to emulate PC games, and it now runs better on Pixel devices. According to the company, the new update optimizes Mali GPU performance using MediaTek’s GPU driver enhancements, and this extends to Pixel phones that use the same GPU family. Although no Pixel model uses a MediaTek chip, they still use Mali GPUs built into Google’s custom Tensor processors, which benefit from these changes.

With this update, Pixel users can expect smoother gameplay, better frame rates, and improved emulation experiences in demanding games.

Pixel Phones Quietly Get Driver-Based Performance Boost.

In addition to GameHub support, Google has been pushing GPU driver updates that dramatically improve performance. For example:

• Pixel 7a: ~62% improvement in GPU benchmark scores
• Pixel 8: ~32% increase
• Pixel 6a: ~23% boost

These improvements were delivered via software updates, not hardware changes, showing how powerful optimization can be. Users have reported noticeable improvements in real-world games like Fortnite and Genshin Impact, where higher frame rates and more stable gameplay are being observed.

However, it’s worth noting that future Pixel models like the rumored Pixel 10 may use a different GPU (from Imagination), which may not benefit from these changes.