Qualcomm continues to develop the direction of ARM processors designed to create laptops on the Windows 10 operating system. As part of its Snapdragon Tech Summit conference, the company introduced two new processors for Windows laptops - Snapdragon 8c and Snapdragon 7c.
To begin with, let us remind you that the latest Qualcomm processor for laptops is . Several devices based on it have already been released, which turned out to be very controversial solutions due to their rather high cost. There aren't many people willing to buy a $999 laptop that can't run any Windows application. This seems to be why Qualcomm has introduced processors for more affordable devices.
The Snapdragon 8c processor replaces the Snapdragon 850, which it is 30% faster than. The new product is aimed at mid-level laptops costing from $500 to $699. This 7nm processor includes eight Kryo 490 cores with a frequency of up to 2,45 GHz, a Qualcomm Adreno 675 GPU and a Snapdragon X24 LTE modem, while manufacturers will also be able to connect an external Snapdragon X5 55G modem. It is also noted that there is a built-in neuromodule for working with AI with a performance of more than 6 TOPS.
In turn, the 8nm Snapdragon 7c processor is aimed at entry-level laptops designed for surfing the Internet and working with documents. According to Qualcomm, the new product is 25% ahead of competitors, that is, entry-level mobile x86-compatible processors. This processor offers eight Kryo 468 cores with a frequency of up to 2,45 GHz, an Adreno 618 graphics processor and a Snapdragon X15 LTE modem, as well as the ability to connect an external 5G modem. There is a neuromodule with a performance of 5 TOPS.
Qualcomm especially emphasizes the high energy efficiency of the Snapdragon 7c and Snapdragon 8c processors. According to the company, laptops based on its chips will be able to work without recharging for several days. Of course, with breaks. It is also possible to constantly connect to a mobile network, which saves the user from searching for Wi-Fi networks.
At the moment, it is not known exactly when the first laptops based on Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c and Snapdragon 8c processors will be presented. Qualcomm is pointing to the first quarter of 2020, so perhaps similar devices will be showcased during CES 2020, which will take place next month in Las Vegas.
Source: 3dnews.ru