Qualcomm launches new graphic processors for high-end platforms

Qualcomm announced today that they are launching their new Adreno 5xx line of graphic processing units which will raise the bar for high-definition graphics matched with low power consumption. The first two processors in the line include the Adreno 530 and the Adreno 510. The 530 will be mated with the forthcoming Snapdragon 820 processor while the 510 will be found on Snapdragon 620 and 618 chips. Along with the upgrade to their Adreno line of GPUs, Qualcomm is also upgrading the image signal processing unit to a new 14-bit Qualcomm Spectra solution that they claim will support DSLR-quality photography.

Qualcomm’s Tim Leland, vice president for product management, says:

“We’re significantly enhancing the visual processing capabilities of Snapdragon to support next-generation user experiences related to computational photography, computer vision, virtual reality and photo-realistic graphics on mobile devices, all while maximizing battery life. Qualcomm Spectra ISP, together with our Adreno 5xx-class GPU, brings an entirely new level of imaging to smartphones, and is designed to allow Snapdragon-powered devices to capture ultra-clear, vivid photos and videos regardless of motion and lighting conditions and display them with the color accuracy that nature intended. In addition, as emerging growth segments such as automotive demand more immersive visual experiences, Snapdragon 820 will enable the next generation of infotainment, computer vision and advanced processing for instrument clusters.”

Qualcomm says the new Adreno 530 offers 40 percent lower power consumption and 40 percent faster performance compared to the current Adreno 430. Along with OpenGL ES 3.1+AEP and Renderscript support, Qualcomm’s 530 will also support OpenCL 2.0 and Vulkan standards.

The new Spectra ISP will support up to 3 simultaneous cameras and up to 25MP sensors at 30 frames per second with zero shutter lag along with other improvements to processing speed and power consumption.

Qualcomm says the first devices usings the Snapdragon 820 equipped with the Adreno 530 GPU and Spectra ISP should be available in the first half of 2016.

source: Qualcomm(PR)

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