Qualcomm 8cx Gen 2 5G is here to power always-on, always-connected PCs

Qualcomm claims that the second-generation compute platform delivers over 50 percent greater system-wide performance and battery life over competing solutions. The platform also supports Microsoft Secured Core PC and Windows Hypervisor.

At the IFA 2020 tech event, Qualcomm today announced its most advanced and efficient compute platform, the Snapdragon 8cx Gen 2 5G that brings high-speed connectivity, enhanced audio and camera technology, multi-day battery life and enterprise-level security features to transform the user experience in 'always on and always connected' PCs.

"The Snapdragon 8cx Gen 2 is designed to enable industry-leading 5G PC experiences and build on the innovative first-generation Snapdragon 8cx 5G compute platform, which powered the World's First 5G PC," the US technology giant said in a press statement.

The new platform packs Qualcomm Kryo 495 octa-core CPU based on 7nm process technology and Qualcomm AI Engine that incorporates Hexagon 690 processor and Sensing Hub technology. It offers next-gen 5G connectivity through both Sub-6 GHz and 5G mmWave and also supports Wi-Fi 6.

Qualcomm claims that the second-generation compute platform delivers over 50 percent greater system-wide performance and battery life over competing solutions. The platform also supports Microsoft Secured Core PC and Windows Hypervisor.

As for the camera enhancements, the Snapdragon 8cx Gen 2 is equipped with Qualcomm Spectra ISP that enables mobile camera technology, with up to 4K HDR and support for up to 32-megapixel camera. For clear audio experience, it leverages Qualcomm Aqstic echo cancellation and noise suppression (ECNS) technology.

Commercial devices powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx Gen 2 5G compute platform will arrive later this year.