Qualcomm launches Snapdragon 8cx GEN 2 Compute Platform with 5G support

Back at the end of 2018, Qualcomm announced their Snapdragon 8cx mobile chip for laptops with low power draw and better performance, however, we haven’t seen a lot of them in the market, and which are there come at an insane price point. In fact, Snapdragon 8cx was the first 7nm compute chip even before AMD launched its own, although Qualcomm’s chip is based on the ARM platform.

One of the biggest reasons why Snapdragon 8cx was not a hit at the market is because of the fact that Windows 10 has not been heavily optimized for ARM chips, even though Microsoft is working on that, various app developers haven’t taken this seriously. So, a lot of Windows 10 on ARM laptops haven’t been able to make an impact to the customers, but things have rapidly changed, even Apple is going “all ARM” with their new chips.

Now, in the meantime at IFA 2020, Qualcomm has announced its next-gen Snapdragon 8cx GEN 2 Compute Platform with 5G and Wi-Fi 6 connectivity. As Qualcomm rightly stated the fact that the pandemic has raised the demand for powerful and efficient notebooks, people are hunting for good laptops in the market that can last long, it is due to this Intel recently launched their Tiger Lake CPUs.

On the other hand, the new Snapdragon 8cx GEN 2 promises a lot of improvements over the last-gen and comes with some unique features. The Snapdragon 8cx Gen 2 5G delivers 18% better performance and 39% better productivity performance per Watt than the Intel 10th gen 15 W Core i5 CPU.

The Snapdragon 8cx Gen 2 5G compute platform aims to transform the PC user experience with high-speed connectivity, enhanced audio and camera technology, AI acceleration, and enterprise-grade security features. It offers 5G connectivity through both Sub-6 GHz and 5G mmWave along with the support for Wi-Fi 6.

The new 5G chipset supports a clear audio experience by utilizing Qualcomm Aqstic echo cancellation and noise suppression (ECNS) technology. It comes equipped with a Qualcomm Spectra ISP that enables mobile camera technology, with up to 4K HDR and support for up to 32 MP camera, along with cutting-edge video conferencing and live streaming capabilities. It even supports dual 4K displays through a single Type C cable to a dock

The chip will use Qualcomm AI Engine that brings support to AI accelerated experiences on the PC and deliver breakthrough AI performance with extreme power efficiency. The platform’s efficient AI processing also enables developers to innovate across the Windows ecosystem. It also promises security and manageability for enterprises, small businesses, and education.

The Snapdragon 8cx Gen 2 5G compute platform is expected to be in commercial devices in late 2020. 

via Qualcomm

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