Qualcomm Inc recently announced their first
ever processor with 28nm architecture to enable more capability in mobile
computing devices. This chipset is already included in some of the most popular
handsets like Samsung Galaxy Note and HTC One X.
The S4 processor features the Krait CPU
based on the ARM Cortex A9 architecture with 2 cores running at a clock speed
of 1.5GHz. Krait is 20-35 percent faster than Cortex A9 for better multimedia, web
and other graphic experience. For less
power consumption Krait uses three individual clocks for Cache and two cores
hence consumes less power than its competitors.
For better and smoother experience with
games and User interface S4 processor has become 39-61 percent faster than the
previous generation with a record 71fps rendering capability. S4 also supports
wide range of multimedia formats including Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD and
Multichannel virtualization support. It also enables world’s first 1080p flash
support in a browser.
For better graphic performance S4 includes Adreno
225 Graphics or Adreno 305, which will enable more realistic 3d graphic effects
through better hardware acceleration. Qualcomm also appreciates developers to build
customised 3D or AI contents. The SDK and
every help related to development and news are available on
developer.qualcomm.com.
The S4 processor powered devices like HTC
ONE XL are expected to come to market in the latter half of May. Currently,
there are more than 340 Snapdragon-based devices commercially available and
more than 400 in development. To see which devices on the market today feature
Snapdragon processors, visit www.qualcomm.com/snapdragon/devices
