Qualcomm reveals next Snapdragon chip details
Qualcomm’s next Snapdragon chip will have a 5GHz CPU, improved memory sharing, and a new on-chip AI accelerator. The company says its Hexagon NPU can run AI tasks with less demand for RAM and reduced reliance on cloud servers. These changes aim to support more persistent AI features on phones, even as RAM prices climb. The chip’s name isn’t out yet, but Qualcomm keeps previewing its guts.
- First mobile CPU to reach 5GHz
- New Hexagon NPU accelerates AI tasks on device
- Improved memory sharing reduces trips to system RAM
- Could ease demands for bigger, pricier RAM in phones
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