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Qualcomm Releases Snapdragon 8cx Gen 3 and Snapdragon 7c+ Gen 3, New Laptop Processors

Suara.com – Besides introducing Snapdragon 8 Gen1, Qualcomm also launched Snapdragon 8cx Gen 3 and Snapdragon 7c+ Gen 3 for laptop needs.

In detail, Snapdragon 8cx Gen 3 is a premium class processor intended for Windows laptops.
While Snapdragon 7c+ Gen 3 is made for Windows laptops and Chromebooks that have affordable prices.

Snapdragon 8cx Gen 3

Snapdragon 8cx Gen 3 is an advanced processor from the 8cx Gen 2. This chipset is made with 5nm fabrication, different from its predecessor which was made with 7nm.

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These processors carry the enhanced Qualcomm Kryo CPU by combining high-performance cores and energy-efficient cores.

Qualcomm claims Snapdragon 8cx Gen 3 delivers up to 40 percent improvement for single-thread and 85 percent for multi-thread, compared to its predecessor.

Snapdragon 8cx Gen 3. [Qualcomm]

While in the graphics sector, there is a Qualcomm Adreno GPU which brings a performance increase of up to 60 percent compared to its predecessor.

This GPU provides advantages for photo and video editing applications, video conferencing, and games that can run with Full HD 120 fps resolution.

In image processing, there is a Qualcomm Spectra ISP that supports the 4K HDR format to bring 3A features such as auto-focus, auto-white balance, and auto-exposure.

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In the audio sector, Snapdragon 8cx Gen 3 carries Echo Cancellation and Noise Suppression combined with advanced AI.

This feature allows it to reduce the noise around it.

The AI ​​technology in Qualcomm AI Engine is three times the capability of the previous generation and presents more than 29 TOPS.

Qualcomm pointed out that this AI capability could allow Microsoft to provide more accurate face detection and segmentation.

For connectivity, Snapdragon 8cx Gen 3 already supports 5G internet and Wifi 6.

Combined with strong connectivity features such as support for Snapdragon X55, Snapdragon X62, and Snapdragon X65 RF Modem-System capable of reaching speeds of 10Gbps.

Snapdragon 8cx Gen 3 also brings new features to help users stay protected from chip to cloud.

Qualcomm. [Shutterstock]
Qualcomm. [Shutterstock]

The Secure Boot process enables NIST recovery which is designed to prevent the system from corrupting the firmware.

Then there’s the integration of Microsoft Pluto into the Qualcomm Secure Processing Unit to add security, like the camera in Windows Hello to an enhanced sensor.

Snapdragon 7c+ Gen 3

Snapdragon 7c+ Gen 3 is made with 6nm fabrication as well as being the successor of Snapdragon 7c Gen 2.

The new processor has 40 percent CPU performance and 35 percent better graphics performance than its predecessor.

Snapdragon 7c+ Gen 3 has FastConnect 6700 to deliver Wi-Fi 6 and Wi-Fi 6E speeds.

The Snapdragon X53 Modem-RF System also makes the processor support 5G internet with download speeds of up to 3.7Gbps.

The upgraded Qualcomm AI Engine can also enable premium experiences that might only be obtained from the processor flagship.

Snapdragon 7c+ Gen 3. [Qualcomm]
Snapdragon 7c+ Gen 3. [Qualcomm]

Quoted from GSM Arena, Thursday (2/12/2021), the first Windows 11 laptop with Snapdragon 8cx Gen 3 and Snapdragon 7c+ Gen 3 will be released in the first half of 2022.

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