After announcing its new flagship chipset for smartphones, Qualcomm is back at its annual Snapdragon Tech Summit with another major announcement. This time around, instead of focusing on smartphones, Qualcomm has introduced the new Snapdragon 8cx Gen 3 chipset. This processor is the world’s first 5nm chip designed specifically for Windows laptops and Chromebooks. With the Snapdragon 8cx Gen 3, the platform is said to “strengthen entry-tier Windows PC and Chromebook ecosystems”, while providing both platforms with 5G connectivity. By building the chipset on the 5nm architecture, Qualcomm claims it will offer “best-in-class performance and efficiency.” Compared to the previous generation, the 8cx Gen 3 could provide up to an 85% increase in performance, while also being up to 60% more efficient on a per watt basis. This chipset also brings compatibility with 120fps gaming at full HD resolutions, along with being able to last for up to 50% longer.
