Tags: Snapdragon Summit 2025

At Snapdragon Summit 2025, Qualcomm introduced the Snapdragon X2 Elite and X2 Elite Extreme, its newest 3‑nanometer system‑on‑chips designed for Windows laptops. Both chips feature the third‑generation Oryon CPU, with the Extreme model delivering an 18‑core design, up to 75% faster iso‑power performance, and a neural processing unit capable of 80 trillion operations per second. Qualcomm showcased a range of reference devices, from conventional laptops to novel form‑factors such as frisbee‑shaped and coaster‑sized PCs. The company says the first products using the new silicon will appear in the first half of 2026, positioning Qualcomm to compete directly with Intel and AMD in the high‑performance laptop segment. Weiterlesen

Qualcomm announced the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 mobile platform at the Snapdragon Summit 2025, emphasizing AI integration that gathers sensor data to train future models. The chipset promises the fastest performance in the industry, with a new Adreno GPU delivering a 23% boost and up to 20% lower power consumption. Qualcomm highlighted potential launch partners such as Xiaomi, OnePlus, Oppo and Samsung, suggesting the platform could power upcoming flagship devices. Enhanced image processing, gaming performance, and battery life were also touted, positioning the Gen 5 as a major step forward for AI‑centric smartphones. Weiterlesen