The company claims that the three new models — which include the quad-core T624 and the eight-core scalable T628 and T678 GPUs — will increase performance by 50 percent without drawing any extra power. According to Engadget, the second generation chips will even be able to handle "console-class gaming" and 4K and 8K videos, all while keeping smartphone, tablet, and smart TV UIs running smoothly.
To achieve this level of performance, ARM has introduced Adaptive Scalabe Texture Compression (ASTC), a versatile codec that standardizes graphics coding across multiple platforms. Adopted by the Khronos Group, ASTC technology will be available royalty-free, which should help increase developer support.
The Verge
Amazing, an Eight Core GPU in a smartphone or Tablet without drawing any extra power while displaying console class gaming, 4K, 8K videos.
To achieve this level of performance, ARM has introduced Adaptive Scalabe Texture Compression (ASTC), a versatile codec that standardizes graphics coding across multiple platforms. Adopted by the Khronos Group, ASTC technology will be available royalty-free, which should help increase developer support.
The Verge
Amazing, an Eight Core GPU in a smartphone or Tablet without drawing any extra power while displaying console class gaming, 4K, 8K videos.