Qualcomm Unveils Snapdragon G Collection Cellular Gaming Platform For Handheld Dominance

With the large development trajectory cell gaming is on, Qualcomm is aiming to stake a beachhead within the burgeoning handheld gaming console house, with a brand new, numerous portfolio of devoted handheld gaming SoCs and cell platforms, collectively referred to as the Snapdragon G-series, with assist for blended actuality {hardware} and even ray tracing.

The G-series is comprised of the G1, G2, and G3—every constructed to cater to the calls for of devoted gaming units at totally different efficiency ranges and type elements, specializing in energy, effectivity, cooling, and compatibility with the newest gaming and streaming necessities. Qualcomm co-developed the brand new lineup with AyaNeo, Huaqin, Inventec, Thundercomm, and others, which as an additional benefit, co-designed a handheld gaming reference design that’s out there for OEMs and ODMs. This could assist speed up growth timelines and provides prospects a better collection of fashions to select from.

Starting with the Snapdragon G1 Gen 1, it is a Qualcomm Kryo (octa-core) CPU paired with an Adreno A11 GPU. This base chipset is supposed for fanless handheld gaming units, with much less resource-demanding native or cloud video games. Clearly, the G2 Gen 1 holds up the center of the pack, upgrading the GPU to an Adreno A21 plus a 5G and Wi-FI 6/6E-enabled Snapdragon X62 5G (doubtless a spinoff of Snapdragon X65) modem for always-connected gaming on the go.

Lastly, designed for lovers, the flagship Snapdragon G3x Gen 2) is packed to gills with high-end gaming options. For many who recall, the primary technology G3 had made its sturdy debut within the Verizon-exclusive Razer Edge 5G, launched in January this yr. The G3x Gen 2 brings a marked efficiency positive aspects over its previous-gen sibling, providing over 40 p.c better CPU efficiency and two occasions sooner GPU efficiency, in addition to ray tracing assist, thanks partially to its Adreno A32 graphics core. Topping it off is a 5G sub-6, and mmWave-capable modem, together with Wi-Fi 7 assist and plus Snapdragon Sound hi-res audio assist.

Qualcomm notes its “Snapdragon G3x Gen 2 Handheld Gaming Reference Design is now out there and sampling to pick out OEMs and ODMs.” Buyer-specific product bulletins will comply with.