Qualcomm Unveils Snapdragon G3 Gen 3 for High-End Gaming Handhelds, Boosting CPU by 30% and GPU by 28%

Qualcomm has introduced three new Snapdragon chips designed specifically for gaming handhelds: the G3 Gen 3, G2 Gen 2, and G1 Gen 2. * The Snapdragon G3 Gen 3, the most powerful, is ready for Unreal Engine 5 with Lumen, enabling more realistic lighting. * Qualcomm claims the G3 Gen 3 offers a 30% increase in CPU performance and a 28% increase in GPU performance compared to its predecessor, while also being more energy-efficient. * It supports up to QHD+ displays at 144 Hz and Wi-Fi 7. * The Snapdragon G2 Gen 2 increases CPU and GPU performance by factors of 2.3 and 3.8, respectively, also supporting QHD+ displays up to 144 Hz. * The Snapdragon G1 Gen 2 targets cloud gaming devices, delivering resolutions up to 1080p at 120 Hz, with an 80% CPU and 25% GPU performance increase over its predecessor.