The mobile computing landscape is undergoing a significant transformation, and at the forefront of this change is Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. with their groundbreaking Snapdragon X Plus platform. Designed to meet the ever-increasing demands for high-performance and energy-efficient laptops, the Snapdragon X Plus sets a new standard in the industry. This platform combines innovative technology, such […]
Following a couple of recent leaks, today Qualcomm has taken the wraps off the Snapdragon X Plus platform for laptops. This is a step down from the Snapdragon X Elite, featuring a 10-core Oryon CPU clocked at up to 3.4 GHz (vs. 12-core in the Elite) and up to 64GB of RAM with 135 GB/s bandwidth. The X Plus does however have a 45 TOPS NPU, which Qualcomm bills as the world's fastest NPU for laptops. The X Plus is expected to deliver "exceptional performance, long battery life, and...
As Qualcomm prepares for the mid-year launch of their forthcoming
In the world of tech, where racing for top speed and efficiency in processors can often seem like a thrilling adventure story, Qualcomm has now faced a very direct spotlight. The accusations regarding benchmark cheating on its Snapdragon X Elite and Plus laptop processors have created turbulence, putting shade on what should have been an […]
In the highly competitive world of high-performance processors, two notable contenders have emerged: the Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus and the Apple M3. These innovative processors are designed to deliver exceptional performance, energy efficiency, and advanced features to meet the demanding needs of modern computing devices. This in-depth comparison explores the design philosophies, performance metrics, and […]
Qualcomm claims Snapdragon X Plus is an M3 beater - that should scare Intel and Apple if it turns out to be true.
The company says it stands by its performance claims.
We can expect Snapdragon X Plus laptops to launch mid-2024.
A leak has surfaced online showing the specifications of the upcoming Microsoft Surface Laptop 6. This leak shows that the new Surface Laptop will come in two sizes, a 13.5-inch, and a 15-inch model, and will be powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X Elite processor. The leak specifies two processor variants, the X1E-84-100 and X1E-80-100, but doesn’t clarify which is more […]
The first Snapdragon X Elite laptops are still nowhere to be found and in the meantime Qualcomm unveiled a 10-core chip called the Snapdragon X Plus. Based on leaks, it seems that Samsung and Lenovo are working with the Elite variant, while Microsoft is testing the Plus for a Surface slate. That is not to say that the Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge, rumored to be one of the first Snapdragon X Windows laptops, will not have a cheaper version with the Plus chip. The CPU is weaker (10-core vs....
Asus has revealed it will be holding a virtual event on May 20, and based on the wording of its press release, it will announce its first PCs with Qualcomm's Snapdragon X Series CPUs.
Qualcomm has made me excited about Windows 11 laptops again – now it’s up to Microsoft to deliver.