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TL;DR Qualcomm has revealed more information about the GPU in its next-generation Snapdragon flagship processors.
The GPUs will pack AI-focused Adreno Matrix Cores and Neural Fusion tech for improved frame generation and super-resolution.
Otherwise, you should expect a GPU with an even higher clock speed than the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 GPU.
Qualcomm recently revealed the first details for its next-generation flagship processors, focusing on the CPU improvements. Now, the company has detailed what we should expect on the GPU front.
Easily the most notable upgrade to the GPU is the addition of Adreno Matrix Cores, with a graphic below suggesting that there are three cores. These cores run AI workloads locally with lower latency and improved power consumption. These cores come a year after Qualcomm brought SME tech to accelerate AI workloads on the CPU. So what are the Adreno Matrix Cores actually used for, then?
Frame generation and AI super-resolution take a step up
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Qualcomm says the Adreno Matrix Cores help power Adreno Neural Fusion technology. At first glance, this sounds like a fancy name for the firm’s existing suite of AI super-resolution and frame generation solutions. However, the company says Adreno Neural Fusion offers reduced visual artifacts (e.g., shimmering and ghosting), more stable performance, and sharp detail compared to previous solutions. It also boasts up to 40% power savings compared to the previous solution. We’re guessing the “previous solution” is Qualcomm’s Snapdragon Game Super Resolution feature.
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