Qualcomm unveils Snapdragon 805 processor with 'Ultra HD' mobile video

Qualcomm unveils Snapdragon 805 processor with 'Ultra HD' mobile video:

If you're still enjoying that fresh Snapdragon 800 CPU, guess what? Qualcomm's just launched a new model that trumps it: the Snapdragon 805 'Ultra HD' processor. The most headline-grabbing feature is UltraHD video playback on your tablet, smartphone or Smart TV -- so you can finally play back the 4K video you recorded. To do that, the processor is packing the latest Adreno 420 GPU, which Qualcomm claims has as much as 40 percent more graphics horsepower than previous models. On top of that, the Krait 450 CPU's quad-cores will each run at up to 2.5GHz and communicate with memory 25.6 GB/second max, to make all apps run smoother.
The new processor will also come with the Gobi MDM9x25 modem announced earlier this year in order to support LTE carrier aggregation and 150Mbps LTE 4, too. Finally, there's a mobile camera processor that supports gigapixel throughput and gyro-based image stabilization, for better video recording and faster image processing. All of that will come in a package that consumes less power, according to to Qualcomm, who added that owning a Snapdragon 805-equipped device will be like "having an UltraHD theater in your pocket." In other words, get ready to squint at your screen even more.
Filed under: Cellphones, Tablets, HD, Mobile
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Source: Qualcomm