Powering a more 
intuitive drive

We’re supporting the shift toward software-defined vehicles with cockpit technology that’s powerful, efficient, and continuously upgradable.

A scalable framework
for software-defined vehicle experiences

Snapdragon® Cockpit Platform solutions are designed to provide the processing power required for a new level of computing, AI, and cloud connectivity to deliver personalization, convenience, and safety-focused enhancements to occupants and the automotive ecosystem. The high performance, low-power platforms drive innovative functionality, including an advanced GPU for premium visual experiences, AI engines for enhanced personalization and a rich software stack that uses a hypervisor architecture for virtualized processing. A modern architecture supports the ongoing delivery of connected services, allowing consumers to upgrade to premium experiences while creating new monetization opportunities for automakers.

Personalized user experiences

Facial recognition

Highly personalized experiences for all occupants

Advanced user interfaces

Utilizing voice, touch, and audio to engage the vehicle

Natural language understanding

Conversational and intuitive voice control for vehicle interactions

Multimodal LLMs

User and contextual data inform higher levels of personalization

Entertainment and connectivity

Premium sound

Zonal audio with active noise and echo cancellation

Multiple high-res displays

Front and rear displays with enhanced graphics support

Wi-Fi/Bluetooth

Connectivity supports services in and around the vehicle

Safety and surveillance systems

Surveillance system

Surround view cameras to enhance safety and security

Integrated surround view

Offers contextual awareness to help drivers monitor their surroundings

Driver monitoring

Designed to keep drivers alert and aware of surroundings

Augmented reality

Provides enriched information to elevate navigation

AI for proactive in-vehicle assistance

Deployed at the edge

We provide plug-in APIs for developing in-vehicle apps, enabling faster, more efficient LLMs while keeping vehicle and user data encrypted & private.

Optimized in the cloud

Parallel processing for augmented responses pulled from the cloud and optimized to provide relevant information on the road — with corrective action taken to fine-tune AI models.

Personalized for the user

AI assistance helps anticipate occupant needs with tailored services and recommendations, with shared data enabling a natural and intuitive user experience.

AI is shifting gears

Qualcomm Technologies and Google are combining forces, using Snapdragon Digital Chassis and Google Cloud’s Automotive AI Agent (AAA) to create truly personalized in-car experiences with more natural and intuitive voice assistance, immersive maps and proactive cues. It’s all about understanding who’s driving, and where they truly want to go.

Breaking new ground
for cockpit technology

See how our new Snapdragon® Cockpit Elite platform uses powerful, efficient central compute to strengthen immersive in-vehicle experiences.

Specs
Snapdragon Cockpit Elite
Gen 5
Snapdragon Cockpit Gen 4
Gen 4
Snapdragon Cockpit Gen 3
Gen 3
Snapdragon Cockpit Gen 2
Gen 2
Snapdragon Cockpit Gen 1
Gen 1
Center Information Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Cluster Display Yes Yes Yes Yes —
Passenger Display Yes Yes Yes — —
Surround-View Monitor Yes Yes Yes — —
Augmented Reality Display Yes Yes Yes — —
Rear-Seat Entertainment Yes Yes Yes — —
Driver Monitoring Yes Yes Yes — —
Informational Safety Yes Yes — — —
Occupant Monitoring Yes Yes — — —
Computer Vision Rear, Surround Yes Yes — — —
E-Mirrors Yes Yes — — —
Functional Safety Yes Yes — — —
Premium Audio Yes Yes — — —
LLMs Yes Yes — — —
Flex Architecture Yes — — — —
Designed for
3x CPU, 3x GPU, 12x NPU
performance increase*
Yes — — — —


*Snapdragon® Cockpit Elite and Snapdragon Ride Elite are designed to meet these specifications; specifications are related to previous generation performance. All performance targets are compared to previous generation, based on preliminary internal testing, and subject to change upon final validation. Sampling for this platform will start in 2025.

A crucial building block of the software-defined vehicle

Snapdragon® Digital Chassis™ Solution lays the foundation for software-defined vehicles that can be continuously upgraded and value added throughout their lifecycle.

Cloud Infrastructure

Cloud-native dev, connected services, and data simulation platforms enable advanced vehicle functions with exceptional scalability.

In-Vehicle Infotainment, ADAS/AD, Services

Our three main areas of expertise, drawing from all four Snapdragon Digital Chassis platforms to create context-relevant, interconnected, next-gen experiences.

Car OS

The heartbeat of the vehicle, parallelizing everything from infotainment to ADAS designed to deliver an efficient, intelligent, and connected driving experience.

Middleware

Connects vehicle hardware and software, optimizing data flow, enhancing communication, and enabling other advanced functions and services.

Platform Software

Integrates advanced vehicle systems, powering automated driving, real-time diagnostics, over-the-air updates, and more

Snapdragon Solutions

Our four core Snapdragon Digital Chassis platforms serve as the foundation of the software-defined vehicle—and are highly customizable and scalable.

AI for any 
automotive need

Explore the developer tools and technologies that power our industry-leading AI capabilities.

AI Hub

Discover AI models that can power voice recognition, driver assistance, personalization, predictive maintenance, and more—all while ensuring data privacy and low-latency performance.

AI Orchestrator

Get to know the software that helps personal preferences, apps, and gen AI models work together to provide revolutionary on-device AI capabilities.

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SOLUTIONS

Explore the rest of the Snapdragon® Digital Chassis™ Solutions

See how our new Snapdragon® Cockpit Elite platform uses powerful, efficient central compute to strengthen immersive in-vehicle experiences.

Connectivity, positioning, and compute technologies to connect to the cloud, other vehicles, and the environment

Future-ready automated driving solutions that are safety and security focused

Connected services that allow automakers and mobility/fleet service providers to offer upgraded experiences

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