Qualcomm Launches Snapdragon G Series Chips for Handheld Gaming Devices

The Snapdragon G3 Gen 3, G2 Gen 2, and G1 Gen 2 processors aim to deliver advanced performance and energy efficiency across flagship, mid-range, and entry-level gaming handhelds.

The Snapdragon G3 Gen 3 is the flagship chip, offering 30% faster CPU and 28% faster GPU performance, with support for ray tracing and Unreal Engine 5's Lumen system.
The Snapdragon G2 Gen 2 targets mid-range devices, delivering 2.3x CPU and 3.8x GPU performance improvements over its predecessor, with support for QHD+ 144Hz displays.
The Snapdragon G1 Gen 2 focuses on entry-level handhelds, optimized for cloud gaming at 1080p and 120FPS, with significant efficiency gains over the previous generation.
Upcoming devices featuring these chips include the Ayaneo Pocket S2, launching this month, the dual-screen OneXSugar Sugar 1, and the retro-styled Retroid Pocket Classic.
Qualcomm's entry into the handheld gaming market positions it as a competitor to AMD and Intel, emphasizing energy efficiency and Android gaming's growing prominence.