Qualcomm Has Introduced New Processors for Portable Consoles: Snapdragon G3, G2 and G1
15:31, 18.03.2025
Qualcomm has made another breakthrough in mobile gaming by introducing a series of new processors designed specifically for portable gaming devices. The new products promise to bring the gaming experience to a new level, offering solutions for different categories of users.
Performance and Affordability: the New Snapdragon G Chip Line
The new Snapdragon G chip line is designed to make portable gaming more accessible and diverse. The flagship Snapdragon G3 Gen 3 chip delivers maximum performance for the most demanding games, while the G2 and G1 are aimed at more budget-friendly devices.
Capabilities of the G3, G2, and G1
- Snapdragon G3 Gen 3: This chip with 8 Kryo computing cores delivers the highest performance, allowing you to run the most advanced games at maximum settings. Qualcomm claims that this chip has a CPU and GPU that are 30% and 28% more powerful, respectively, than the previous generation chip, the Snapdragon G3x Gen 2.
- Snapdragon G2 Gen 2: This chip is designed for mid-range devices and delivers excellent performance in most modern games. It also has a CPU with 8 Kryo cores but with a less powerful configuration. Compared to the Snapdragon G2 Gen 1 model, this chip has 2.3 times the overall performance and 3.8 times the graphics performance. This chip also offers support for QHD+ displays, Snapdragon Game Super Resolution, and Adreno Frame Motion Engine 2.0.
- Snapdragon G1 Gen 2: This chip is aimed at budget devices and provides sufficient performance for gaming and cloud gaming. Although it is the least powerful chip in the lineup, it offers an 80% increase in CPU performance. This chip also has 8 Kryo cores but with a slightly different configuration.
The First Devices are Already on Sale
The first portable consoles based on the new processors have already been released, and they are available at a price of $120. Devices such as AYANEO Pocket S, Ayaneo Gaming Pad, and others have attracted the attention of gamers with their affordability and power.