Qualcomm has officially launched the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, its newest top-tier System-on-Chip (SoC) designed to power the next generation of Android smartphones and devices. This latest iteration boasts a third-generation Oryon CPU, promising a significant boost in processing power, and a revamped Hexagon NPU, engineered for accelerated AI performance. Gamers can look forward to the enhanced Adreno GPU, which delivers smoother and more immersive gaming experiences. Qualcomm emphasizes the chip’s advanced AI capabilities, indicating that its Snapdragon Sensing Hub is poised to unlock more customized and intuitive AI-driven experiences. The updated Image Signal Processor (ISP) now supports the APV codec and offers a computational video pipeline that enables frame-by-frame AI enhancement for video capture and processing. Moreover, the integration of the X85 modem, complete with AI-optimized Wi-Fi, aims to reduce latency, particularly during online gaming sessions. Devices powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 are anticipated to hit the market in the near future.
Qualcomm Unveils Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5: A New Era of AI-Powered Android
