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In the high-tech car market, choose a powerful processor: essential for agile navigation, fast sensor response and a flawless interface
Before, you only had to pay attention to your car's engine. Now, a powerful processor is no longer a luxury, but a necessity to provide a driving experience that is up to par.
A few years ago, car buyers were only concerned with the mechanics. However, nowadays, a slow interface or a screen that is slow to respond can ruin the user experience of a 30-euro vehicle. That's why it's now essential to consider the processor, just as you would when buying a computer.
We spend more time interacting with our cars’ digital screens and systems than we do getting the most out of their engines. A low-quality processor can test our patience on every journey. Even Android benchmarks are now being rolled out to cars to measure their digital performance.
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This type of advanced function depends directly on the car's processing capacity. The quality of the processor impacts both the response of the screens and the efficiency of the voice systems.
How the Processor Impacts the Driving Experience
The processor in a modern car affects:
- The response speed of the touchscreen.
- The fluidity of the navigation system.
- The system boot time.
- The ability to run multiple applications at the same time.
- The response speed of cameras and sensors.
- The quality of the user interface.
There are cars with good engines and acceptable finishes that end up being hampered by slow interfaces or systems that freeze. In many cases, the root of these problems lies in the processor, which ends up becoming the vehicle's Achilles heel.
Manufacturers have learned their lesson, and the recent launch of the Snapdragon 8 Elite alongside Qualcomm's new automotive platforms reflects this reality: powerful chips are now no longer exclusive to phones and computers, but also to cars.
What to Consider When Buying a New Car
When buying a car, it is now essential to ask questions that were previously limited to electronic devices, such as the processor capacity, the generation to which it belongs, the amount of RAM in the infotainment system, the possibility of updating the software and the fluidity of the interface in a real test. It is also useful to know the experiences of other users regarding the response of the system.
It's not just about having attractive screens, but having a powerful processor that avoids delays in the response of cameras when parking, in generating routes from the navigation system or when using Android Auto or Apple CarPlay without crashes.
Now, a complete and realistic demonstration of the infotainment system has become an essential task before deciding on a car. It is recommended to test all functions, open and close applications and check the response of the cameras to ensure a satisfactory driving experience.
A powerful processor in the car is no longer a luxury, but a necessity to provide a worthy driving experience.
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