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18

2010

Qualcomm to ship 1.5GHz QSD8672 Snapdragon processor

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by Chris Moor
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We have all heard about the dual core 1.2GHz and only imagined how fast and responsive it could truly be. Well get this, if everything goes to plan, Qualcomm will be shipping out a 1.5GHz Snapdragon processor by the end of 2011.

This very processor, which was affirmed by Qualcomm and vice president of product management Mark Frankel, may not only be used in smartphones, but also in tablet PC’s and laptops. Although we don’t expect to see this new beast of a processor out until the end of 2011, partners may be able to get the wares out by Christmas.

This new processor is based on an ARM design and crafted using a 45nm process technology. The voltage scale will allow individual voltage scaling, which enables each core to be clocked independently. By doing so, this will maximize battery life and the performance of the device. This processor supports 1080p,DDR2, DDR3 and HDMI interfaces.

I can only sit here and imagine over clocking a 1.5GHz processor and be in awe at the performance of a device, especially if it’s put into a smartphone! Time for mobile phone manufacturers to up the ante and get ready for a new wave of awesome.

[via Engadget]

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Comments

  • courtney

    Wow I can’t wait let the processor wars begin! !!

  • http://www.twitter.com/sheanz Sean Brantley

    @Courtney, I know I can’t wait either. Fast forward a year from now and then see what kind of processors are developed =).

  • courtney

    @ sean yea I can’t wait I just hope this android invasion never stops because I believe its responsible for allot of the innovation we see today.

  • http://www.twitter.com/sheanz Sean Brantley

    It won’t stop but maybe just ‘slow down’. The future is bright for not only Android users but that of any smartphone user.

    Technology continues to develop every minute it seems and that makes for some very happy consumers!!

  • Mark

    “vice president of product management Mark Frankel affirming that his company is on track to ship a 1.5GHz dual-core QSD8672 chip prior to the dawn of 2011″

    Surely thats means before 2011?

  • sonicaholic

    Drinker drool shiver,
    And as most companies are now thinking of incorporating these mighty mini chips into new “may I say it” gingerbread powered devices Nokia release a symbian powered device with wow a 434meg arm8 chip lol……..
    But joking apart if there intending on from Mark Frakle’s comment shipping before the end of the year I would truly love to see these hit a nice 10″ gingerbread tablet with a super amoled display vertual surrounding sound full HD videa capture/playback 12mp camera on the back 8mp front mounted camera HDMI out magnatomitor girascope Bluetooth micro USB 3.0 32gig internal memory micro SD card slot up to 32gig……. one can only dream at this but I’d give my left leg for it.

  • Sean Brantley

    @Mark, you’re right. Thanks for the correction. Good eyes =] .