Qualcomm Snapdragon
is a series of system-on-chip (SoC) processors designed for mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets. Here is an overview of the Qualcomm Snapdragon processor history, from the early generations to the latest series:
- Snapdragon S1 (QSD8x50): The first Snapdragon processor, introduced in 2007. It featured a single-core CPU, Adreno GPU, and supported 3G connectivity.
- Snapdragon S2 (MSM7x25): Released in 2010, it was an upgrade over the S1 series, offering improved performance and power efficiency.
- Snapdragon S3 (MSM8x55/MSM8x60): Introduced in 2010, it featured a dual-core CPU and improved GPU performance compared to the previous generation.
- Snapdragon S4 (MSM8x30/MSM8x25/MSM8x27): Launched in 2011, the S4 series introduced the Krait microarchitecture, which delivered significant performance and power efficiency improvements. It included both dual-core and quad-core variants.
- Snapdragon 200 (MSM8x12/MSM8x26): Announced in 2013, this entry-level series targeted budget smartphones and offered improved performance over its predecessors.
- Snapdragon 400 (MSM8x28/MSM8x30/MSM8x52/MSM8x62): Released in 2013, it catered to mid-range devices, offering better performance, graphics, and LTE connectivity.
- Snapdragon 600 (APQ8064T/APQ8084/MSM8x74/MSM8x74AB): Introduced in 2013, the Snapdragon 600 series aimed at high-end smartphones, featuring quad-core Krait CPUs and enhanced GPU capabilities.
- Snapdragon 800 (MSM8x74/MSM8x74AB/MSM8x74AC): Unveiled in 2013, the Snapdragon 800 series delivered flagship-level performance, advanced graphics, and support for 4K video recording.
- Snapdragon 801 (MSM8x26): Released in 2014, it was a minor upgrade to the Snapdragon 800 series, offering slightly higher clock speeds.
- Snapdragon 805 (APQ8084/MSM8x74AB): Introduced in 2014, the Snapdragon 805 featured faster CPUs, improved GPU performance, and support for 4K displays.
- Snapdragon 808/810: Released in 2015, these processors provided octa-core CPU configurations, advanced GPUs, and support for faster LTE connectivity.
- Snapdragon 820/821: Unveiled in 2015, the Snapdragon 820 series brought significant improvements in performance, power efficiency, and graphics capabilities. The Snapdragon 821 was a slightly enhanced version.
- Snapdragon 835: Introduced in 2017, this processor featured improved CPU and GPU performance, reduced power consumption, and support for Gigabit LTE.
- Snapdragon 845: Released in 2018, it offered enhanced CPU and GPU performance, improved AI capabilities, and support for HDR video playback.
- Snapdragon 855/855+: Unveiled in 2018, the Snapdragon 855 series introduced a new CPU and GPU architecture, improved AI processing, and support for 5G connectivity. The Snapdragon 855+ was a slightly overclocked version.
- Snapdragon 865/865+/870: Introduced in 2019, these processors delivered significant improvements in performance, AI processing, and 5G connectivity.
- Snapdragon 888: Released in 2020, the Snapdragon 888 featured a new CPU architecture, advanced AI processing, improved GPU performance, and support for faster 5G speeds.
- Snapdragon 888+: Announced in 2021, the Snapdragon 888+ offered minor performance improvements over the standard Snapdragon 888.
- Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (8cx Gen 3, 8c, 8cx): Announced in 2021, this series was designed for Windows-based laptops and promised significant performance enhancements, improved battery life, and 5G connectivity.
Snapdragon 800 Series:
- Snapdragon 800: Introduced in 2013, it featured quad-core Krait CPUs, Adreno GPUs, and support for 4K video recording.
- Snapdragon 801: Released in 2014, it offered minor improvements over the Snapdragon 800, such as higher clock speeds.
- Snapdragon 805: Introduced in 2014, it provided faster CPUs, improved GPU performance, and support for 4K displays.
Snapdragon 600 Series:
- Snapdragon 600: Released in 2013, it targeted high-end smartphones with quad-core Krait CPUs and advanced graphics capabilities.
- Snapdragon 615/616/617: Introduced in 2014, these processors featured octa-core CPUs and were designed for mid-range devices.
- Snapdragon 660/675: Announced in 2017, they provided improved performance and AI capabilities for mid-range smartphones.
Snapdragon 400 Series:
- Snapdragon 400: Introduced in 2013, it catered to mid-range devices, offering better performance, graphics, and LTE connectivity.
- Snapdragon 410/412: Released in 2014, these processors added 64-bit support to the Snapdragon 400 series.
- Snapdragon 425/430/435/439: Introduced in 2015, they provided improved performance, power efficiency, and LTE connectivity for budget devices.
Snapdragon 200 Series:
- Snapdragon 200: Announced in 2013, it was designed for entry-level smartphones, offering basic performance and connectivity.
- Snapdragon 210/212: Released in 2014, they brought improvements in performance, graphics, and LTE support for budget devices.
Snapdragon 800 Mobile Platform (Snapdragon 8 Series):
- Snapdragon 820/821: Unveiled in 2015, they introduced a new CPU and GPU architecture, improved power efficiency, and support for faster LTE.
- Snapdragon 835: Released in 2017, it offered enhanced CPU and GPU performance, reduced power consumption, and support for Gigabit LTE.
- Snapdragon 845: Introduced in 2018, it featured improved performance, AI capabilities, and support for HDR video playback.
Snapdragon 700 Series:
- Snapdragon 710/712: Announced in 2018, they provided a balance between mid-range and high-end performance, offering AI enhancements and improved camera capabilities.
- Snapdragon 730/730G/732G: Released in 2019, they brought AI improvements, better GPU performance, and support for advanced gaming features.
Snapdragon 600/700/800 Series for Laptops (Windows on Snapdragon):
- Snapdragon 8cx Gen 3/8c/8cx: Announced in 2021, they targeted Windows-based laptops, offering high performance, extended battery life, and 5G connectivity.
