3rd Generation Snapdragon 8cx Computing Platform: A Mobile Computing Experience Beyond Traditional Laptops

Today, mobile computing is undergoing a profound transformation. As digital lifestyles continue to evolve, remote online collaboration and interaction have become an integral part of our daily lives, and the demand for efficient, portable, anytime, anywhere connected devices is on the rise. Thin, fanless, long-lasting laptops are essential for productivity and entertainment, no matter where you are. Advances in connectivity, performance, and form factor design of snapdragon computing platforms are designed to meet this growing demand.

The launch of the 3rd generation Snapdragon 8cx computing platform takes the "always-on, always connected" excellent PC experience to a whole new level. Delivering superior performance, speed, and energy efficiency, with support for multi-day battery life, AI acceleration, and lightning-fast 5G connectivity, the platform is designed to create a truly fanless portable Windows laptop.

The 3rd generation Snapdragon 8cx computing platform is the world's first 5nm Windows PC platform, which combines extraordinary performance and efficiency, with up to 85% performance increase over the previous generation, and can provide more than 25 hours of battery life on a single charge. It also boasts powerful connectivity features that support the Snapdragon X55, Snapdragon X62, and the latest Snapdragon X65 modems and RF systems, delivering peak 5G transmission rates of up to 10Gbps. Qualcomm also partnered with Microsoft to introduce dual Wi-Fi clients to Windows 11, which, with the FastConnect 6900 mobile connectivity system, brings fiber-level responsiveness and lightning-fast connectivity wherever you are. In addition, advanced imaging and audio capabilities deliver a clear and smooth video conferencing experience, a smarter Qualcomm AI engine, and enterprise-class chip-to-cloud security for highly secure connectivity and computing.

The 3rd Generation Snapdragon 8cx Computing Platform is a huge upgrade for devices that are lightweight, ultra-portable, highly secure, powerful and efficient. The following will introduce you to some of the core technologies of the 3rd generation Snapdragon 8cx computing platform.

Ultimate performance and energy efficiency

With the new super core integrated with Kryo CPU, the 3rd generation Snapdragon 8cx computing platform has a 40% higher single-thread load capacity than the previous generation, and the multi-threaded load capacity is increased by up to 85%, achieving a performance jump while maintaining a power consumption similar to that of the previous generation platform. The dramatic increase in performance per watt means users can get work done faster, saving significant time and resources for entertainment and content consumption.

The graphics performance of Adreno GPUs has also been dramatically improved, up to 60% higher than its predecessor, which means users can easily handle video and photo editing, video conferencing, and gaming. The 3rd Generation Snapdragon 8cx Computing Platform can run 3A masterpieces at full HD resolutions up to 120 FPS, so you can enjoy entertainment life freely.

Excellent audio and video experience

As video conferencing becomes more widespread, advanced imaging and audio systems become indispensable. The 3rd generation Snapdragon 8cx computing platform has a leading audio and video experience, enabling high-definition video conferencing and extremely clear voice calls. Spectra ISP brings incredible picture quality to laptops with the latest generation of AAA algorithms – autofocus, auto white balance and auto exposure – as well as 4K HDR image quality. The platform supports up to four cameras, enabling innovative use cases such as the detachable multi-front camera module. Not only that, but it can also speed up users to open video conferences by 15% by shortening the camera startup time.

With noise and echo cancellation in Qualcomm Voice Suite, the 3rd Generation Snapdragon 8cx computing platform supports ultra-clear audio experiences in virtually any environment, eliminating distracting noises from important video calls such as dogs barking, children crying, or neighbors mowing grass. These features are enhanced by AI acceleration, resulting in a significant increase in audio clarity.

Advanced AI acceleration performance

Artificial intelligence plays an increasingly important role in our daily lives, and it is for this reason that the amazing AI capabilities of the 3rd generation Snapdragon 8cx computing platform are born. Many of the applications and features of the computing platform can be enhanced with AI acceleration, such as eye contact, ensuring you're always facing the camera during video conferencing. Thanks to the efficient Qualcomm AI engine, the power consumption of these functions is also significantly reduced.

The 3rd generation Snapdragon 8cx computing platform supports outstanding AI acceleration of more than 29 trillion operations per second, allowing users to enjoy a more personalized and novel experience. Artificial intelligence has driven amazing achievements in the field of modern computing, and the 3rd generation Snapdragon 8cx computing platform has taken full advantage of this advancement, taking the performance and efficiency of artificial intelligence to a whole new height.

Stable and fast connection capability

Without a fast and reliable network connection, all of the above features are empty talk, and connectivity is still an important support for the Snapdragon computing platform. The 3rd-generation Snapdragon 8cx computing platform boasts breakthrough 5G and Wi-Fi capabilities that allow users to stay connected anytime, anywhere. With support for Snapdragon X55, X62 and X65 5G modems and RF systems, terminals equipped with the platform can achieve ultra-fast connection speeds of up to 10Gbps.

Fast, seamless Wi-Fi connectivity is also essential for mobile computing, and the 3rd Generation Snapdragon 8cx computing platform integrates the FastConnect 6900 mobile connectivity system. The connectivity system achieves the fastest Wi-Fi 6/6E rates of up to 3.6 Gbps commercially available, and also supports Qualcomm 4-way dual-band concurrency for extremely low latency and ultra-fast response.

Further security

Stronger connectivity requires a higher level of security, especially for managed systems in business and enterprise applications. The 3rd generation Snapdragon 8cx computing platform provides chip-to-cloud security, the secure boot process supports NIST recovery to better prevent the system from loading corrupted firmware, and the Qualcomm Secure Processing Unit (SPU) is embedded with Microsoft Windows 11 Pluton security solutions, which can help users securely store sensitive data directly on the SoC. The 3rd Generation Snapdragon 8cx Computing Platform introduces a camera security architecture that supports Windows Hello logins, and a dedicated computer vision processor for continuous authentication, making the 3rd Generation Snapdragon 8cx Computing Platform a truly highly secure online collaboration platform for consumers, enterprises, and education industries.

3rd generation Snapdragon 7c+ computing platform

The 3rd Generation Snapdragon 7c+ computing platform will empower new entry-level products with outstanding performance levels and advanced features, with 40% increased CPU performance and 35% increased graphics performance compared to the previous generation platform. The 3rd Generation Snapdragon 7c+ computing platform features fastConnect 6700 mobile connectivity that supports Wi-Fi 6 and Wi-Fi 6E connectivity, and for the first time introduces 5G capabilities in entry-level platforms, raising the bar for users of affordable products. When a Wi-Fi network is not available, users can achieve download speeds of up to 3.7Gbps through the integrated Snapdragon X53 5G modem and RF system (supporting sub-6GHz and millimeter wave bands). In addition, users can enjoy a better AI acceleration experience with the integrated Qualcomm AI engine.

With the rapid growth of cloud computing and smart edge devices, the 3rd Generation Snapdragon 7c+ computing platform is clearly becoming a competitive, smart, high-speed, and stylish entry-level option that supports always-on Chromebooks and Windows laptops. Incredible performance gains, advanced AI experiences, fast and reliable Wi-Fi 6/6E and 5G connectivity have all redefined user expectations for entry-level products and pushed the 3rd Generation Snapdragon 7c+ computing platform into a whole new realm.

The 3rd-generation Snapdragon 8cx computing platform and the 3rd-generation Snapdragon 7c+ computing platform demonstrate Qualcomm's commitment to driving next-generation laptop innovation that will provide consumers, businesses, and educators with truly smart choices. 5G and Wi-Fi 6/6E connectivity, powerful AI performance, advanced imagery and audio, and enhanced security are all readily available to create an evolving ecosystem for users to connect, compute, and communicate in new and better ways.