Snapdragon G: Qualcomm Brings Faster Gaming Chips 22 comments
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Qualcomm has updated its Snapdragon G for gaming systems. The new SoCs are called G3 Gen 3, G2 Gen 2, and G1 Gen 2, and each offer more CPU and GPU performance. The biggest performance leap is in the middle with the G2 Gen 2.
After debuting the Snapdragon G3X Gen 1 in late 2021, Qualcomm followed with other chips for gaming handhelds in summer 2023. Now, their successors, featuring all 8 cores, have been unveiled, but in a different configuration and with major differences in the GPU. At the top of the line is the Snapdragon G3 Gen 3, which, with one core (PR), five performance cores (PE), and two efficiency cores (EF), is said to offer 30% more performance than its predecessor. The Adreno A32 GPU supports ray tracing, global lighting, and light (UE5), as well as Snapdragon Game Super Resolution and the Adreno Frame 2.0 motion engine. It is said to run 28% faster than Gen 2. Displays up to QHD+ at 144 Hz. Wi-Fi 7 is now available on the network page.
Qualcomm Snapdragon G 2025
The biggest leap in performance is in the new mid-range. According to Qualcomm, the Snapdragon G2 Gen 2 should increase CPU performance by a factor of 2.3 and almost quadruple GPU performance by 3.8x. Here, the change from Adreno A21 to Adreno A22. There is no ray tracing or Lumen support here. However, QHD+ displays should also be controlled with 144 Hz.
The new entry is the Snapdragon G1 Gen 2, whose Kryo-CPU lacks a top-tier core but is still expected to outperform its predecessor by 80 percent. The integrated A12 GPU runs 25 percent faster than the A11 in the G1 Gen 1. FHD displays with 120 Hz are supported. There’s no Wi-Fi 7 here. However, a 5G modem (x61) can optionally be combined. Snapdragon G3 Gene 3 Snapdragon G2 G2 Gene Snapdragon G1 2 CPU Kryo, 8 Cores (1PR / 5PE / 2EF) KRYO, 8 Cores (1PR / 4PE / 3EF) KRYO, 8 Cores (0PR / 2PE / 6EF) GPU ADENO A32
Raytracing Support Adreno A22 Adreno A12 Network Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth 5.3
Qualcomm FastConnect 7800 Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth 5.1
Qualcomm FastConnect 7800
Snapdragon x61 5G Modem (optional) Display support up to QHD+ with 144 Hz to FHD+ with 120 Hz
During the first quarter of 2025, partners are expected to introduce the first products with the new Qualcomm Gaming SoCs. More on this in a later post. Topics: Qualcomm Snapdragon Gaming Processors Source: Qualcomm
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