Qualcomm Snapdragon XR2+ Gen2 to power Samsung, Google XR headsets: Details

American chipmaker Qualcomm has announced Snapdragon XR2+ Gen2, a single chip architecture that supports 4.3K spatial computing at 90 frames-per-second. Compared to the last generation chip, the Plus variant has a higher frequency graphic processing unit (GPU) that is said to deliver more realistic and detailed experiences in Mixed Reality (MR) and Virtual Reality (VR) environments.

According to Qualcomm, the Snapdragon XR2+ Gen2 has a higher GPU frequency by 15 per cent and CPU frequency by 20 per cent – compared to the non-plus chip. Supporting 12 or more concurrent cameras with powerful on-device AI,