Qualcomm has announced a new series of mobile chipsets called the Snapdragon G series, designed specifically for handheld gaming devices and mobile gaming. The new chips are based on the company's 4nm manufacturing process and feature a number of enhancements that are aimed at improving gaming performance and battery life.
Snapdragon G3x Gen 1 : Features
The first chip in the Snapdragon G series is the Snapdragon G3x Gen 1, which is designed for high-end handheld gaming devices. It features a octa-core CPU with four Kryo 778G cores and four Kryo 570 cores, as well as an Adreno 730 GPU. The chip also supports LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 storage.
The Snapdragon G3x Gen 1 also features a number of gaming-specific features, such as Qualcomm's Snapdragon Elite Gaming suite, which includes features such as variable rate shading, Game Quick Touch, and Game Color Plus. The chip also supports Qualcomm's FastConnect 6900 Subsystem, which provides support for Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3.
Snapdragon G2 Gen 1 : Features
The second chip in the Snapdragon G series is the Snapdragon G2 Gen 1, which is designed for mid-range handheld gaming devices. It features a octa-core CPU with four Kryo 670 cores and four Kryo 560 cores, as well as an Adreno 690 GPU. The chip also supports LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 storage.
The Snapdragon G2 Gen 1 also features a number of gaming-specific features, such as Qualcomm's Snapdragon Elite Gaming suite. The chip also supports Qualcomm's FastConnect 6700 Subsystem.
Both chips feature a number of gaming-specific features, such as Qualcomm's Snapdragon Elite Gaming suite, which includes features such as variable rate shading, Game Quick Touch, and Game Color Plus. The chips also support Qualcomm's FastConnect 6900 Subsystem, which provides support for Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3.
Qualcomm has not yet announced any devices that will be powered by the Snapdragon G series chips. However, the company said that the chips are expected to be used in a variety of handheld gaming devices, including smartphones, tablets, and handheld consoles.