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Introducing Adreno Control Panel for devices with Snapdragon X Elite - Beta

Gaming developers, rejoice! We're thrilled to announce the beta launch of the Adreno Control Panel, specifically designed for the Qualcomm Adreno GPU running on the Snapdragon X Elite platform.

The Adreno Control Panel application is packed with features to enhance overall graphics experience for developers in device powered by Snapdragon X Elite running Adreno GPU.

Get started today and explore these exciting new features. Your feedback is invaluable in helping us refine and improve the Adreno Control Panel. Download the beta version now from the Qualcomm Software Center and help us shape the future of Adreno graphics!

Managing Graphics Profiles

The Adreno Control Panel offers a range of powerful features designed to enhance your graphics experience. With the ability to enable driver features through user-created profiles, you can tailor your settings to meet your specific needs.

For the first time ever, users can manage the entire lifecycle of their graphics profiles, ensuring optimal performance at all times. The application supports Vulkan, DX11, and DX12 drivers, providing broad compatibility with various graphics technologies. 

Additionally, we made it easy for gamers to stay on top of new game updates: the application automatically discovers Steam games installed on your device and creates profiles for them, delivering seamless and improved user experience.

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Adreno Control panel graphic profiles
Figure 1. Adreno Control panel graphic profiles

Driver Update

This beta version of the Adreno Control Panel has significantly improved the workflow for GPU driver updates from the end-user perspective. The streamlined process makes it easier and more intuitive for users to keep their drivers up to date, ensuring they always have access to the latest GPU driver features and performance enhancements.

Adreno Control panel driver update
Figure 2. Adreno Control panel driver update

System Information

Users can view high-level system information regarding their CPU, GPU, driver extensions, and versions through the Adreno Control Panel. This feature provides valuable insights into your system's hardware and software, helping you make informed decisions about your graphics settings and updates.

Download link and next steps

Download Adreno Control Panel (beta version) here

Stay tuned for exciting upcoming features:

  • Enhanced UI/UX: Get ready for a fresh, intuitive interface as we soon launch the product publicly.

  • Game Optimization: Users will soon be able to optimize popular games on Qualcomm Adreno GPUs for a smoother gaming experience.

    We can't wait for you to experience gaming like never before on Adreno! 

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Aravind Srinivasa Raghavan
Aravind Srinivasa RaghavanSr. Staff Engineer/Manager, Qualcomm Technologies
Dileep Karpur
Dileep Karpur
Qualcomm relentlessly innovates to deliver intelligent computing everywhere, helping the world tackle some of its most important challenges. Our leading-edge AI, high performance, low-power computing, and unrivaled connectivity deliver proven solutions that transform major industries. At Qualcomm, we are engineering human progress.

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