Qualcomm Makes A Renewed Push Into Handheld Gaming, Unveils 3 New Snapdragon G-Series Gaming Chipsets
Qualcomm Inc. (NASDAQ:QCOM) has launched three new Snapdragon G-series platforms designed to elevate handheld gaming experiences across various platforms.
What Happened: At the Game Developers Conference on Monday, Qualcomm unveiled these chipsets for handheld gaming devices and consoles. These latest additions to Qualcomm’s gaming processor lineup provide gamers with a broader selection of options across various platforms, including cloud, console, Android, and PC, according to a report by Wccftech.
The Snapdragon G3 Gen 3, the most potent G-series chipset from Qualcomm to date, is specifically engineered for Android-powered handheld gaming devices.
Qualcomm’s chipset boosts CPU performance by 30% and graphics power by 28% while supporting Wi-Fi 7 for lower latency and better connectivity.
The Snapdragon G2 Gen 2 chipset, optimized for cloud gaming, offers substantial performance enhancements. Qualcomm claims its new version offers 2.3x faster CPU and 3.8x faster GPU performance, along with Wi-Fi 7 support for smoother gaming up to 144FPS.
The Snapdragon G1 Gen 2, designed for handheld cloud gaming on Android, supports 1080p at 120FPS. It boasts an 80% faster CPU and 25% faster GPU than its predecessor, offering a budget-friendly gaming option.
The chipmaker has also announced collaborations with brands such as Ayaneo, Onexsugar, and Retroid Pocket, and expects gaming devices powered by the latest Snapdragon G-series chips to hit the market within the first quarter of 2025.
Why It Matters: Qualcomm’s renewed efforts into the handheld market come as Advanced Micro Devices Inc. (NASDAQ:AMD) continues to dominate the segment, particularly following the launch of its Phoenix APU generation.
Qualcomm unveiled the first Snapdragon G3x Gen 1 chip in December 2021, followed by the Snapdragon G2x Gen 2 in 2023, alongside the Snapdragon G2 and G1, catering to three tiers of gaming performance. However, it faced challenges due to its emphasis on Arm-based chips instead of x86 processors.
Qualcomm's strong emphasis on leading-edge innovation will likely give it a competitive edge in the long run. The latest Snapdragon G-series chipsets highlight Qualcomm’s aim of delivering improved gaming experiences across various platforms.
Earlier in February, Qualcomm introduced a new brand portfolio, Dragonwing, which operates outside of Snapdragon and covers sectors like industrial and embedded IoT, networking infrastructure, and cellular infrastructure.
Qualcomm holds a momentum rating of 37.65% and a growth rating of 72.55%, according to Benzinga’s Proprietary Edge Rankings. The Benzinga Growth metric evaluates a stock's historical earnings and revenue expansion across multiple timeframes, prioritizing both long-term trends and recent performance. For an in-depth report on more stocks and insights into growth opportunities, sign up for Benzinga Edge.
Qualcomm stock dropped 1.05% to close at $156.29 on Tuesday. The stock has lost over 10% in the past six months.
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