Qualcomm officially launched its G-series chipsets, which are specifically designed for portable gaming consoles, featuring a three-tiered design.
Snapdragon G1 is designed for fanless game streaming handhelds and it boasts a battery life of over 10 hours. It encompasses an eight-core Kryo CPU, an Adreno A11 GPU, and is equipped with Wi-Fi 5 and Bluetooth 5.0 for seamless connectivity. The chipset facilitates display resolutions of up to 720p at 60 fps.
Snapdragon G2 is crafted to unleash comprehensive mobile and cloud gaming experiences, supported by 5G and Wi-Fi 6/6E from the Qualcomm FastConnect 6700 Mobile Connectivity System.
The initial offering within this tier is the Snapdragon G2 Gen 1 Platform. This chip is set to power handheld devices tailored for both mobile and cloud gaming, featuring an identical eight-core Kryo CPU and an upgraded Adreno A21 GPU that delivers enhanced power.
Within the G2 series, the inclusion of Wi-Fi 6/6E and 5G connectivity via the Snapdragon X62 5G modem is a significant advancement. Notably, the chip enables support for FHD+ displays, capable of reaching up to 144 fps.
Snapdragon G3 is the flagship tier, purpose-built for enthusiast features and performance. The Snapdragon G3x Gen1, already driving the Razer Edge 5G, is poised for an upgrade with the introduction of the new Snapdragon G3x Gen2.
This latest addition to the flagship G-series chipset lineup is tailored to fuel high-end handheld gaming devices aiming to deliver PC-level gaming experiences on the move.
The G3x Gen2 showcases an eight-core Kryo CPU that boasts a performance boost of over 30% compared to its predecessor. Notably, the chip incorporates a cutting-edge Adreno A32 GPU, promising an impressive 2x performance increase over its forerunner.
The Snapdragon G3x Gen2 extends support for ray tracing, while also incorporating Wi-Fi 7 and 5G connectivity. Display-wise, the chip can accommodate up to FHD+ displays running at a remarkable 144 fps.
Additionally, Qualcomm highlights the inclusion of PCIe Gen 4 SSD support and stereo haptics support as noteworthy features.
Qualcomm said they are collaborating with AyaNeo, Huaqin, Inventec, Thundercomm, and other companies to bring handheld gaming devices powered by Snapdragon G Series to the market.
