Chromecast 2 uses a processor 2.5 times faster than the old model

Last week, along with the Nexus 5X and 6P Chromecast 2 there was. Google’s HDMI switch has come a long way, not just in terms of aesthetics. While its WiFi is now faster since we moved from the 802.11n standard to the 802.11ac standard, this will also apply to its overall performance. The machine is equipped with a dual core processor The Marvell ARMADA 1500 Mini Plus (88DE3006) is 2.5 times faster than its predecessor.

The first generation is equipped with a single-core processor consisting of a single A9 core, while the Chromecast 2 offers a dual-core processor consisting of: two A7 cores always with 512MB from living memory. And according to Marvell, the maker of the chip, this new model is 2.5 times faster than the old one. So connectivity isn’t the only point to improve, and that’s a good thing.

As stated in Marvell’s latest press release from the company Proudly formalizes its partnership with Googlewithout getting bogged down in details. The ARMADA 1500 Mini Plus is a “more powerful, cheaper and more energy efficient solution” but the manufacturer does not provide any indication of the clock frequency.

Frankly, for now the old Chromecast does the job perfectly, but the truth is Google has been able to integrate a ton of new features into the new version in addition to Wifi ac. We especially note the very ingenious function Quick Play that allows preloading of content and now, the new processor that could potentially pave the way for other innovations introduced through future updates, for example for games, to the point of making the old model outdated.

Note that this is the chip we found in Chromecast Audio, which is sold for the same price in the Play Store for 39 Euros.

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