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Three Chips, Three Performance Levels
The Snapdragon G3 Gen 3 is the most powerful chip in the series. It features an eight-core Kryo processor (1 Prime, 5 Performance, and 2 Efficiency cores) and an Adreno A32 GPU. According to Qualcomm, it offers a 30% increase in CPU power and a 28% improvement in graphic performance compared to the Snapdragon G3x Gen 2. It supports QHD+ displays at 144 Hz and is compatible with Lumen, the global illumination engine of Unreal Engine 5.
The Snapdragon G2 Gen 2 is a mid-range model. It includes an octa-core Kryo CPU with a different configuration (1 Prime, 4 Performance, and 3 Efficiency cores) and an Adreno A22 GPU. Qualcomm reports a 2.3 times boost in CPU performance and a 3.8 times enhancement in graphic capabilities compared to the Snapdragon G2 Gen 1. This chip supports QHD+ displays up to 144 Hz and is compatible with Wi-Fi 7.
The Snapdragon G1 Gen 2 positions itself as an entry-level solution, primarily aimed at cloud gaming and emulation devices. It features an octa-core CPU (2 Performance and 6 Efficiency cores) and an Adreno A12 GPU. Qualcomm announces an 80% improvement in CPU performance and a 25% increase in GPU performance over the previous model. It supports display up to FHD+ at 120 Hz.
Connectivity and Compatible Devices
The Snapdragon G3 Gen 3 and G2 Gen 2 include the FastConnect 7800 module, which supports Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.3. The Snapdragon G1 Gen 2, however, is limited to Wi-Fi 5 and Bluetooth 5.1.
Several manufacturers have already announced consoles equipped with these new chips. The Ayaneo Pocket S2 will feature the Snapdragon G3 Gen 3 with a 1440p display. The OneXSugar, with its dual-screen setup that recalls the Nintendo DS concept, will also use this chip. Meanwhile, the Retroid Pocket Classic, which mimics the design of retro consoles, will operate with the Snapdragon G1 Gen 2.
An Attempt to Claim a Market Share
With this new lineup, Qualcomm aims to carve out a significant presence in the handheld gaming market, currently dominated by AMD. By focusing on Android devices and targeting segments like cloud gaming and emulation, the company is expanding its market reach. The first models equipped with these chips are expected to hit the market in the coming months, and we are eager to see what they can do.