- Qualcomm has announced the new Snapdragon 8cx and 7c+ Gen 3 processors for Windows PCs.
- The 8cx Gen 3 gets a boost of 40% for single-core, 85% for multi-core, and 60% for GPU over the 8cx Gen 2, making the most substantial improvement yet.
- Games on the 8cx can reportedly run at full HD and hit 120 FPS.
- The 6nm 7c+ Gen 3 delivers up to 40% better CPU performance and 35% better graphics performance than the 7c Gen 2.
- Both chips will appear in consumer devices in the first half of 2022.
The Snapdragon 8cx Gen 3 is designed for premium, ultra-slim
fanless laptops that require both performance and battery efficiency. The
Snapdragon 7c+ Gen 3, on the other hand, is aimed at entry-level Windows
laptops or Chromebooks.
The American chipmaker also unveiled a Snapdragon G3x Gen 1
gaming platform for handheld devices, where the company also announced a
partnership with Razer to unveil the first Snapdragon G3x Handheld Gaming
Developer Kit as a reference design for developers.
Computers powered by Qualcomm’s new Snapdragon 8cx Gen 3 and
Snapdragon 7c+ Gen 3 will launch in the first half of 2022, the company said.
The Snapdragon G3x Handheld Gaming Developer Kit, on the other hand, is already
available for developers.
The Snapdragon 8cx Gen 3 comes as the first 5nm platform for
Windows PCs and Chromebook, Qualcomm claims.
Snapdragon 8cx Gen 3
The new chip (Snapdragon 8cx Gen 3) is claimed to deliver up
to an 85 percent improvement in performance and up to 60 percent better
performance per watt over the “competitive x86 platform."
Additionally, it is claimed to have three times higher
artificial intelligence (AI) performance over the Snapdragon 8cx Gen 2 that was
launched in September 2020. The chip comes with a Kyro CPU and a Qualcomm
Adreno GPU.
The company has not revealed the exact CPU and GPU models,
but it claims that with the new GPU, the Snapdragon 8cx Gen 3 supports full-HD
gaming with 120FPS frame rate.
The Snapdragon 8cx Gen 3 comes with Qualcomm’s Hexagon
processor along with the Qualcomm Sensing Hub for machine learning. Further, to
enhance video conferences, the Snapdragon 8cx Gen 3 also supports up to 4K HDR
camera quality and up to four distinct camera sensors.
The new chip also comes with the Snpdragon X65 5G modem for
5G connectivity and supports up to 10Gbps of download speed. There is also
Wi-Fi 6, Wi-Fi 6E, and Bluetooth v5.1 support.
Qualcomm has enabled the Snapdragon 8cx Gen 3 to support
Microsoft Secured-core PCs. There is also a dedicated Computer Vision processor
for continous authentication. It is claimed to enable the system to
automatically restrict access when a user leaves their machine. The overall
combination on the Snapdragon 8cx Gen 3 is claimed to deliver up to over 25
hours of battery life on a single charge.
The Snapdragon 7c+ Gen 3 for entry-level Windows PCs and
Chromebooks is based on a 6nm process. The chip is said to deliver up to a 60
percent faster CPU performance and up to 70 percent better GPU performance as
compared to the predecessor Snapdragon 7c Gen 2.
The Snapdragon 7c+ Gen 3 also comes with Qualcomm’s AI
Engine that is claimed to deliver AI performance advancements of up to 6.5 Tera
Operations Per Second (TOPS). The Snapdragon 7c+ Gen 3 will also bring 5G
connectivity to entry-level devices with Qualcomm’s integrated Snapdragon X53
5G modem-RF system.
The Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c+ Gen 3 also comes with the
FastConnect 6700 to offer Wi-Fi 6 and Wi-Fi 6E with support for up to 2.9Gbps
speeds. There is also support for Bluetooth v5.2. Qualcomm has also enabled
Windows 11 on the Snapdragon 7c+ Gen 3 to bring the latest Windows to everyone.
The Snapdragon G3x Gen 1 is paired with an Adreno GPU to
enable 144fps frame rate and 10-bit HDR support. The chip also has Qualcomm
FastConnect 6900 for Wi-Fi 6 and Wi-Fi 6E connectivity. Gamers can also get 5G
support through the Snapdragon G3x Gen 1.
For an enhanced experience, the Snapdragon G3x Gen 1
includes a Snapdragon Sound technology that is claimed to provide low-latncy
and high-quality audio output. The chip also has support for AKSys for precise
touch using built-in controllers across different games. The Snapdragon G3x Gen
1 also has multi-screen support, along with the ability to tether to an XR viewer
via USB type-C.
Further, the Snapdragon G3x handheld Gaming Developer Kit
that has been built in partnership with Razer uses the same chip to help
developers build newer experience. It is a device that comes with a 6.55-inch
OLED display with a full-HD+ resolution and a 10-bit HDR support. There is also
a 120Hz refresh rate.
The Developer Kit also comes with a 5-megapixel webcam with
two microphones for allowing gamers to stream or capture their experiences while
playing their favourite games. There is also 5G as well as Wi-Fi 6 and Wi-Fi 6E
support. Further, there are four-way speakers along with Snapdragon Sound to
provide an enhanced audio experience.
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