Qualcomm launches new processors for handheld consoles

Qualcomm announced Wednesday (23) three new processors for portable consolesPlatforms that are part of the Snapdragon G series have significant improvements such as 5G connectivity and Wi-Fi 7 support, depending on the version, to serve the next generation of video games.

Explore each of the new chips, whose release date has yet to be announced, below.

Snapdragon G1 Gen 1

The most basic version of the new series, the Snapdragon G1 Gen 1 chip was developed with a focus on laptops for gaming streaming without the need for advanced tools to prevent overheating. The offer is to provide lower latency and longer battery life.It allows you to play for much longer on a single charge.

Features:

• Kryo CPU (8 cores)
• Adreno A11 GPU
• wifi 5
• Wi-Fi standard: 802.11ac
• Bluetooth 5.0
• USB-C
• Video playback: 1080p at 60 FPS
• Maximum screen resolution on device: HD at 60 FPS

Snapdragon G2 Gen 1

Some improvements are already starting to be noticed in the Snapdragon G2 Gen 1. support for fastest speeds on mobile networks and Wi-Fi. The chipset is described as a more advanced option for “mobile and cloud gaming” that offers maximum performance to the user.

According to Qualcomm, This mid-range gaming processor was built with game streaming in mindmakes entertainment possible anywhere and with everything the device has to offer.

Features:

• Kryo CPU (8 cores)
• Adreno A21 GPU
• Snapdragon X62 5G Modem
• mmWave sub-6GHz
• Wi-Fi/Bluetooth: Qualcomm Quick Connect 6700
• Wi-Fi standard: 802.11ax 2×2
• Wi-Fi 6 and Wi-Fi 6E
• Bluetooth 5.0
• USB-C
• Video playback: 4K at 30 FPS
• Maximum screen resolution on device: FHD+ at 144 FPS

Snapdragon G3x Gen 2

More powerful version of Qualcomm’s new line of gaming chipsAccording to the manufacturer, the Snapdragon G3x Gen 2 comes with a 30% higher CPU performance than the first generation model released in 2021. Already on the GPU, the promise is twice as fast.

Aimed at the “enthusiast”, the Snapdragon G3x Gen 1 replacement also supports hardware-accelerated Ray Tracing, delivering more immersive graphics with realistic shadows, reflections and lighting. augmented reality glasses, low-latency Bluetooth audio and Connection via Wi-Fi 7 standard are the other highlights of the platform.

Features:

• Kryo CPU (8 cores)
• Adreno A32 GPU
• Maximum download speed via 5G: Up to 10 Gbps
• Modem-RF: 300 MHz bandwidth (below 6 GHz)
• mmWave and below 6GHz
• Wi-Fi 7
• Maximum speed via Wi-Fi: 5.8 Gbps
• Bluetooth 5.3
• USB-C
• Dual camera support
• Maximum screen resolution on device: FHD+ at 144 FPS