On Monday (17), Qualcomm introduced its latest Snapdragon G Series chips lineup, designed specifically for handheld gaming devices—a market traditionally dominated by Ryzen CPUs. The new generation features three models, all equipped with 8-core processors, with the key difference being the Adreno GPU configuration, ranging from entry-level to high-end performance.
Qualcomm has confirmed that Ayaneo, Onexsugar, and Retroid Pocket will be among the first brands to release handhelds powered by these new chips.
“Snapdragon G Series Games platforms are redefining moving games with advanced performance and immersive experiences. These state -of -the -art Snapdragon G Series processors will boost the future of laptops, supporting a variety of game types for manufacturers and developers to innovate,” said Micah Knapp, senior director of product management at Qualcomm.
Qualcomm Specdragon G Specifications
All Snapdragon G Series SoCs come equipped with Kryo CPU cores, but their performance varies depending on the SKU. Some models feature more high-performance cores, while others prioritize power efficiency. Additionally, each chip includes a Prime core, which delivers the highest processing power within the lineup.
| Socs Qualcomm Snapdragon G Series | |||
| Soccer | Snapdragon G3 Gen 3 | Snapdragon G2 Gen 2 | Snapdragon G1 Gen 2 |
| Cores | 8 cores (1 prime, 5 performance, 2 efficient) | 8 cores (1 prime, 4 performance, 3 efficient) | 8 nuclei (2 performance, 6 efficient) |
| IGPU | Adreno A32 with support for Ray Tracing | ADRENO A22 | Adreno A12 |
| Connectivity | WiFi 7/Bluetooth 5.3 | WiFi 7/Bluetooth 5.3 | WiFi 5/Bluetooth 5.1 |
| Screen support | Until QHD+/144 Hz | Until QHD+/144 Hz | Until FHD+/120 Hz |
Snapdragon G Series: Performance Breakdown
- Snapdragon G1 Gen 2 – Designed for cloud gaming on Android-based handhelds, supporting up to FHD+ resolution at 120 FPS.
- Snapdragon G2 Gen 2 – Also optimized for cloud gaming, but with higher performance and resolution, reaching up to 140 FPS in QHD+. Unlike the G1, it can also handle locally rendered games with a solid experience.
- Snapdragon G3 Gen 3 – The most powerful of the lineup, featuring ray tracing support and optimized for Unreal Engine 5, enabling a high-end gaming experience on handheld devices.
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