Google Chrome on ARM Delivers Accelerated Video Encoding with Update

Google has released a native version of Chrome for “ARM64” devices, optimizing the latest “PC AI” solutions like the Snapdragon X.

Google decides to make using ARM64 Chrome on Windows a pleasant experience by using built-in MFT

It seems that Google has released a special version of Chrome for ARM devices with the sole purpose of improving the experience of users using this platform.

WindowsReport revealed that in the new version of Chrome, Google has decided to use MFT (Media Foundation Transforms) in ARM64 products to enable hardware-accelerated video encoding. This would allow Chrome to rely less on ARM processors, ultimately freeing them up for other tasks. Here’s how Chromium, an open source project, describes the change in its commit request:

Previous licenses fixed most of the issues observed on Qualcomm hardware. Code rate control tests on current TryBot lab devices continue to fail because the actual bit rate is greater than the allowed tolerance. These crashes are not observed on newer hardware (when running locally).

– via Chromium

This change is expected to result in faster encoding times for Chrome on ARM, meaning users will have to wait less to record and edit videos in Chrome. The use of MFT arrays will make multitasking much more efficient, and the reduced reliance on the CPU will also translate into better battery life. Reports suggest that this change will initially debut in the Canary build of Chrome, and overall, it’s certainly a great addition as it will feed into the hype surrounding AI-powered PCs, considering how integral Google Chrome is to computers.

It would be much better if we knew how these changes affected real-time processing speeds, but for now we have to wait for the results of reliable tests.

News Source: Windows Report