Qualcomm introduced three new single-chip platforms at once, designed for use in mid-range smartphones. The novelties are called Snapdragon 730, 730G and 665, and according to the manufacturer, they provide better AI experience and higher performance compared to their predecessors. In addition, they received some new features.
The Snapdragon 730 platform stands out in the first place because it is able to provide twice the speed of AI performance compared to its predecessor (Snapdragon 710). The novelty received a proprietary fourth-generation Qualcomm AI Engine, as well as a Hexagon 688 signal processor and a Spectra 350 image processor with computer vision support. In addition to better performance, power consumption for AI-related tasks has been reduced by up to four times compared to the Snapdragon 710.
Thanks to AI improvements, Snapdragon 730-powered smartphones will be able to shoot 4K HDR video in portrait mode, for example, which was previously only available to models based on the flagship Snapdragon 8-series chips. In addition, the new platform supports three-camera systems and can also work with high-resolution depth sensors. There is support for the HEIF format, which allows you to use less space for storing photos and videos.
The Snapdragon 730 is based on eight Kryo 470 cores. Two of them operate at up to 2,2 GHz and form a more productive cluster. The remaining six are designed for more energy efficient operation, and their frequency is 1,8 GHz. According to the manufacturer, the Snapdragon 730 will be up to 35% faster than its predecessor. For processing 3D graphics, the Adreno 618 GPU with Vulcan 1.1 support is responsible here. There is also a Snapdragon X15 LTE modem with support for downloading data at speeds up to 800 Mbps (LTE Cat. 15). Wi-Fi 6 is also supported.
The "G" in the name of the Snapdragon 730G platform is short for the word "Gaming", and it is intended for gaming smartphones. This chip features an improved Adreno 618 GPU, which will be up to 15% faster in graphics rendering than the standard Snapdragon 730 GPU. Popular games are also optimized for this platform. A technology has also been applied to help reduce FPS drawdowns and improve the gameplay. Finally, this platform has the ability to control the priority of the Wi-Fi connection to improve the quality of the Internet connection in games.
Finally, the Snapdragon 665 platform is designed for more affordable mid-range smartphones. Just like the Snapdragon 730 described above, this chip supports triple cameras and has a third-generation AI Engine AI processor. It also provides AI assistance when shooting in portrait mode, when determining the scene and working with augmented reality.
The Snapdragon 665 is powered by eight Kryo 260 cores clocked at up to 2,0GHz. The not so productive Adreno 610 GPU, which also received support for Vulcan 1.1, is responsible for graphics processing. There is a Spectra 165 image processor and a Hexagon 686 signal processor. Finally, it uses a Snapdragon X12 modem with download speeds up to 600 Mbps (LTE Cat.12).
The first smartphones based on single-chip platforms Snapdragon 730, 730G and 665 should appear around the middle of this year.
Source: 3dnews.ru