Qualcomm launches 7nm ARM-based PC processor

The chip contains Qualcomm’s  Adreno 680 GPU and doubles  the memory interface from 64 bit to 128 bit wide.

e and stay secure as enterprises move to harness the power of the cloud to help reduce the complexity of managing today’s modern IT device environment.

Snapdragon 8cx is the first Snapdragon Compute platform for PCs to support Qualcomm Quick Charge 4+ technology, designed to deliver lightning-fast charging for consumers on the go.

Snapdragon 8cx is also equipped with Qualcomm Aqstic audio technology, a suite of technologies that includes advanced audio codecs, smart power amplifiers and a suite of advanced audio and voice software technologies.

This technology suite allows PCs built on the Snapdragon 8cx platform to deliver high definition Bluetooth wireless audio, and further increases the accessibility and choice of voice assistants like Cortana and Alexa for consumers using their PCs.

For users looking to connect their Bluetooth wireless enabled device to a Snapdragon 8cx PC, they can experience High Fidelity (Hi-Fi) audio thanks to the integration of Qualcomm aptX HD. By preserving sound data through the audio transmission, users can enjoy listening to music at the highest audible quality when using a wireless device.

With support for second generation USB 3.1 over Type C and third generation PCI-E for limitless peripherals, users can now connect up to two 4K High Dynamic Range (HDR) monitors to their Snapdragon 8cx enabled device.

Building the path to 5G, the Qualcomm Snapdragon X24 LTE modem featured in the Snapdragon 8cx is designed to help operators to fully mobilize their spectrum assets and extend the capabilities of Gigabit LTEl

Source from:electronicsweekly