US-Based Chip Manufacturers Qualcomm, Feather snapdragon tech summit 2021Expands Portfolio of Solutions for Always On, Always Connected PCs Snapdragon 8CX Gen 3 And dragon picture 7c+ Gen 3 Compute Platform. Both the chips come as successors to the Snapdragon 8cx Gen 2 and 7c+ Gen 2 chips and bring significant improvements over their predecessors such as improved performance per watt, AI, 5G connectivity, efficiency and more. Here’s what you need to know about Qualcomm’s new compute platform.
Snapdragon 8cx Gen 3 Compute Platform: Features and Other Details
The Snapdragon 8cx Gen 3 is the world’s first 5nm Windows PC platform, offering up to 85% faster CPU performance and almost 60% higher GPU performance than the Gen 2 chip with its 64-bit Qualcomm Kryo CPU and Adreno GPU with DirectX 12 claims to do. Cooperation. The Snapdragon 8cx may support 8×16 channel LPDDR4x RAM.
The chip also includes a dedicated and improved AI Engine – Qualcomm Hexagon Processor with Qualcomm Sensing Hub for faster AI performance. Chipset now comes with
The company says that not all performance improvements come at the cost of efficiency and that the 8cx Gen 3 consumes essentially the same amount of power as the previous generation allowing for several days of battery life.
In terms of connectivity, the 8cx Gen 3 is one of the strongest for an always connected laptop. The chip supports the Snapdragon X55, X62 and X65 5G Modem-RF systems, allowing the 8cx Gen 3 to reach lightning-fast speeds of up to 10 Gbps.
In addition the chip also comes with Qualcomm FastConnect 6900 which includes support for Wi-Fi 6/Wi-Fi 6e To enable the fastest Wi-Fi 6/6e speeds available – with Wi-Fi Dual Station, developed in collaboration with Microsoft for Windows 11, uses Qualcomm 4-stream Dual Band Simultaneous technology To use.
Qualcomm has also included some video conferencing improvements, citing the ongoing pandemic situations. 8cx Gen 3 brings superior video and audio capabilities to offer clear audio and sharp visuals. The chip comes with Qualcomm Spectra ISP for better camera start-up time and latest generation 3A – Auto Focus, Auto White Balance and Auto Exposure.
The Snapdragon 8cx Gen 3 also includes Qualcomm noise and echo cancellation technology – part of Qualcomm Voice Suite, This feature has been enhanced through AI acceleration to improve the clarity and quality of audio of the users. This means the user’s laptop can remove unwanted background sounds such as a barking dog or a neighbor mowing their lawn. Snapdragon 8cx Gen 3 also supports 4K HDR camera quality and up to 4 cameras for new use cases
In terms of security, the chipset includes a layered chipset level secure boot process and protection for cellular connectivity. For managed systems in the enterprise or education segment, Qualcomm Secure Processing Unit (S P U) implements Microsoft Pluton security solution for Windows 11.
Snapdragon 7c+ Gen 3 Compute Platform: Features and Other Details
The Snapdragon 7c+ Gen 3 is an entry-level chip designed for entry-level Windows and Chromebook devices. The chip is based on 6nm process which is claimed to deliver 60% faster CPU performance and 70% faster GPU performance uplift as compared to the previous generation.
It also includes a Qualcomm AI Engine which enables it to deliver AI_ accelerated experience through 6.5 TOPS performance. The chip also offers 5G connectivity for the first time in an entry-level platform. The integrated Snapdragon X53 5G Modem – RF system supports 5G sub-6 and mmWave – enabling download speeds of up to 3.7 Gbps. It comes with FastConnect 6700 which includes Wi-Fi 6 and 6E support with speeds up to 2.9 Gbps.
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