On the second day of the Snapdragon Tech Summit, Qualcomm has announced a few products and one of them is the Snapdragon 7c+ Gen 3 Computer Platform for the entry-level laptops in the market.
As the name indicates, it is a successor to the Snapdragon 7c Gen 2 launched last year. The chipset is built using the 6nm process and is claimed to be offering 60 percent faster CPU performance and up to 70 percent faster GPU performance.
It packs support for 5G connectivity for sub 6GHz and mmWave with Snapdragon X53 5G Modem-RF which offers a peak download speed of up to 3.7Gbps. Thanks to Qualcomm FastConnect 6900, it offers speeds up to 2.9Gbps on Wi-Fi 6 and 6E.
The Snapdragon 7c+ Gen 3 comes with Qualcomm Spectra ISP that supports triple cameras up to 22-megapixel, dual cameras up to 36-megapixel and 22-megapixel, single camera up to 64-megapixel, and has support for 4K HDR video capture.
There’s also Qualcomm AI Engine which enables AI-accelerated experiences through 6.5 TOPS of performance. There is support for Qualcomm Voice Suite for AI-based Echo-cancellation and noise suppression (ECNS) to deliver clear audio.
It also supports Microsoft PlayReady 3.0 and modern video streaming services. Qualcomm says that the improved connectivity in Snapdragon 7c+ Gen 3 will enable fast, advanced, efficient always-connected laptops for entry-tier Windows PCs and Chromebooks. Devices powered by the Snapdragon 7c+ Gen 3 are expected to launch in the first half of 2022.
RELATED:
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx Gen 3 announced for next-gen Windows on ARM devices
- Qualcomm Snapdragon G3x Gen 1 announced for Android-based gaming devices
- Qualcomm launches Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 for next-gen Android flagship smartphones
- Qualcomm has an exclusive deal for Windows on ARM but that may end soon
- Qualcomm aims for diversification, will soon supply chips for BMW self-driving cars
