In recent years, gaming smartphones have become increasingly more popular. To keep up with the moniker, chipmakers like Qualcomm and MediaTek have also started offering technology (chipsets) catering to this particular category. Now, Qualcomm has just unveiled its new Snapdragon 768G processor, which is an overclocked version of an existing mid range mobile processor.
While many OEMs tend to add features specifically to improve gameplay, more vendors are now opting for smartphones with faster chipsets than regular ones in their category. Examples of this can be seen in the flagship level, as in the case of SD855 and SD855+, or even mid range, like with the current launch of SD768G after the SD765G.
The Snapdragon 768G brings various improvements to the table over its predecessors. The chipset now boasts a higher boost clock on its Prime Core from 2.4GHz to 2.8GHz. This arrives alongside the boosted Adreno 620 GPU, which is said to have up to 15 percent better performance. Notably, these improvement margins are similar to the 20 percent performance bump the older SD765G saw over its base SD765 variant.
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Furthermore, like its predecessors, the Snapdragon 768G also features an integrated 5G modem, Qualcomm’s 5th generation AI engine, and Qualcomm’s Elite Gaming features as well. The first smartphone that will feature this processor will be Xiaomi’s Redmi K30 5G Racing Edition, which will take advantage of the 5G networking, high refresh rate, and 64 megapixel support.
At the moment, the Qualcomm Snapdragon 768G will be placed directly under its flagship SD800 series and will be the top offering in its mid range chipset segment. Being a mid range processor, it will likely be more affordable for many, especially with its attractive 5G enabled capabilities and improvements in battery life. So stay tuned, as there are likely to be more smartphones that will launch with the new processor.
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