Qualcomm Launches Snapdragon 7c Gen 2: For Windows and Chromebook Entry Level
During this time, Qualcomm much once issued a system on chip used for the devices your smartphone. Fortunately, the computer platform such as the PC and the Laptop has not been forgotten by Qualcomm. This time, Qualcomm launched the SoC of the second generation of Snapdragon 7c. you will use this Chipset to provide power to the mobile devices that use Windows 10 ARM or ChromeOS.
"Snapdragon 7c Gen 2 delivers leading-edge innovations of the portfolio of our computing to entry-level devices and devices with affordable prices on the next generation. The Laptop is supported by this platform will redefine the mobile computing to users in the field of education, workers vanguard, and the use of lightweight day-to-day, enable the device that is reliable and robust with AI technologies advanced, and supports battery power until a couple of days," said Miguel Nunes, Senior Director, Product Management, Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. "We are very excited to bring the improvement of the next generation to the platform entry-level us to experience mobile PC best."
The target market by Qualcomm with the Snapdragon 7c Gen 2 is a class of beginners or entry-level. Of course, this distinguishes it with the Snapdragon 8cx, and 8c are already there. This device will be under the price of $400(43,080.00 Kenyan Shilling) and will have the function of "Always On. "
The Snapdragon 7c Gen 2 processor Kryo 468 (based on ARM Cortex A76) inside already improved clock to be 2.55 GHz. In addition, the SoC is also equipped with a memory bus dual-channel LPDDR4X, DSP Hexagon 692, ISP Spectra 255 for the camera, and the modem Snapdragon X15. For audio function, Aqstic is also already installed on this SoC.
Using a modem Snapdragon X15, devices that use Snapdragon 7c will be able to access the 4G network cellular. In addition, WiFi 5 and Bluetooth 5 are also supported on the Chipset on this one. Qualcomm also immerses the AI Engine of the fifth generation will help the computing AI. Qualcomm claims that the AI engine will make the device more efficient.
Qualcomm also claims that Snapdragon 7c Gen 2 will have a performance of up to 10% faster when compared with other platforms, including Intel Atom. In addition, 7c Gen 2 also offers very long battery life, up to 19 hours of usage. This is, of course, a great help to those who are working at home or school at home.
Lenovo will be a vendor of the first Laptop that will adopt Snapdragon 7c Gen 2. Unfortunately, information about the Laptop that will be launched is still not shared by the two companies.
"We believe that technology is the smart can solve problems, create opportunities, and change the way we live, learn, work, and connect. The commitment of Qualcomm Technologies to advance the technology in tune with the vision of Lenovo to lead and enable Smarter Technology for all," said Emily Ketchen, Chief Marketing Officer of Intelligent Devices Group, Lenovo. "The performance, efficiency, and connectivity platform computing Snapdragon combined with design and engineering Lenovo has improved the user experience to all the needs of consumers and businesses. We expect to launch the new Lenovo with a computing platform Snapdragon 7c Gen 2 at the end of this year, and more collaboration in innovating together for the future of computing in the future."
Dear indeed, the device is Snapdragon 7c Gen 2 is still a question mark in Kenya. This indeed may be caused by a lack of applicants' Chromebook laptops. In addition, Windows 10 ARM also still has limitations on the applications of them. Hopefully, Lenovo is also interested in plugging the laptop ARM with Snapdragon 7c Gen 2 to Kenya.
