American chipmaker Qualcomm has announced Snapdragon XR2+ Gen2, a single chip architecture that supports 4.3K spatial computing at 90 frames-per-second. Compared to the last generation chip, the Plus variant has a higher frequency graphic processing unit (GPU) that is said to deliver more realistic and detailed experiences in Mixed Reality (MR) and Virtual Reality (VR) environments.
According to Qualcomm, the Snapdragon XR2+ Gen2 has a higher
GPU frequency by 15 per cent and CPU frequency by 20 per cent – compared to the
non-plus chip. Supporting 12 or more concurrent cameras with powerful on-device
AI, the Snapdragon XR2+ Gen 2-powered devices are touted by the company to
effortlessly track the user, their movements, and the world around them for
effortless navigation and unparalleled experiences that merge physical and
digital spaces.
Qualcomm Snapdragon XR2+ Gen2
“Snapdragon XR2+ Gen 2 unlocks 4.3K resolution, which will
take XR productivity and entertainment to the next level by bringing
spectacularly clear visuals to use cases such as room-scale screens, life-size
overlays and virtual desktops,” said Hugo Swart, vice president and general
manager of XR, Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. “We are advancing our commitment to
power the best XR devices and experiences that will supercharge our immersive
future.”
Qualcomm said Samsung and Google would be utilising the
Snapdragon XR2+ Gen2 to provide Extended Reality (XR) experiences.
“Samsung is thrilled to collaborate with Qualcomm
Technologies and Google in revolutionizing the mobile industry once more,"
said Inkang Song, vice president and head of technology strategy team at
Samsung Electronics. "With Samsung's mobile expertise and our joint
commitment, we aim to create the best-in-class XR experience for Galaxy users.”
“We look forward to continuing our collaboration with
Qualcomm Technologies and Samsung on the future of immersive and spatial XR,”
said Shahram Izadi, vice president of AR at Google. “We’re excited for the
Android ecosystem to take advantage of Snapdragon XR2+ Gen 2’s capabilities and
enable new experiences.”