Qualcomm unveils Snapdragon G Series processors for handheld gaming
Qualcomm has launched new versions of the Snapdragon G Series processor to deliver next-level performance for handheld gaming.
The next generation of the Snapdragon G Series includes Snapdragon G3 Gen 3, Snapdragon G2 Gen 2, and Snapdragon G1 Gen 2, each tailored to deliver immersive gaming experiences. Qualcomm unveiled the lineup at the Game Developers Conference in San Francisco.
The Snapdragon G Series offers gamers the ability to choose to play cloud, console, Android, or PC games while on-the-go.
Starting this quarter, hardware makers including Ayaneo, OneXSugar and Retroid Pocket will have handheld gaming devices powered by new Snapdragon G Series platforms.
Qualcomm said the chips are purposefully designed to power handheld gaming devices for a wide range of players.
Snapdragon G3 Gen 3 is the first Snapdragon G Series platform to support Lumen, Unreal Engine 5’s fully dynamic global Illumination and reflections system, for Android handheld-dedicated gaming devices.
Compared to the previous generation, Snapdragon G3 Gen 3 features 30% faster CPU performance and 28% faster advanced graphics capabilities, as well as greater power optimizations and energy efficiencies. With support for Wi-Fi 7, players can reduce latency and increase bandwidth.
Snapdragon G2 Gen 2 is aimed for gaming and cloud gaming at 144FPS on dedicated gaming devices offering a powerful balance of performance and efficiency with 2.3 times CPU performance increase and 3.8x faster GPU capabilities over Snapdragon G2 Gen 1. The platform also supports Wi-Fi 7 for faster and more reliable wireless connections.
Snapdragon G1 Gen 2 is built to deliver robust performance to a broader audience bringing up to 1080p at 120 FPS over Wi-Fi. Intended for cloud gaming on dedicated handheld Android gaming devices, this platform drives 80% faster CPU and 25% faster GPU performance for seamless gameplay.
“The Snapdragon G Series Gaming Platforms are redefining on-the-go gaming with advanced performance and immersive experiences,” said Micah Knapp, senior director of product management at Qualcomm, in a statement. “These next-generation Snapdragon G Series processors will power the future of handheld gaming by supporting a wide range of play types and form factors for manufacturers and developers to innovate around.”
This quarter, OEMs will begin releasing devices powered by the newest Snapdragon G Series product line. Learn more about all Snapdragon G Series Platforms here.
