The Snapdragon XR2 Gen 2 stands out as the more robust of the two, boasting a remarkable 2.5 times improvement in GPU performance compared to the previous generation. It also offers up to eight times faster AI processing speeds. This chip is finely tuned to support mixed reality devices with stunning display resolutions of up to 3,000 x 3,000 per eye, delivering intricate textures and higher frame rates to enhance the user experience. For headsets capable of transitioning between virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR), Qualcomm’s XR2 Gen 2 facilitates a swift switch to full-color passthrough vision in under 12 milliseconds. Moreover, this chip empowers devices with up to 10 cameras, elevates wireless speeds to the level of Wi-Fi 7, and achieves a 50 percent boost in GPU power efficiency.
Qualcomm Unveils Powerful Snapdragon XR2 Gen 2 and Snapdragon AR1 Gen 1 Chips for Next-Gen Headsets and Smart Glasses in Collaboration with Meta
New Snapdragon Chips Offer Enhanced GPU Performance, AI Speeds, and On-Device AI Processing, Set to Debut in Meta's Quest 3 and Ray-Ban Meta Smartglasses.
