Tags: Laptop chips

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. Read more

Qualcomm announced its next‑generation Snapdragon X2 Elite processors at the Snapdragon Summit in Maui. The lineup, highlighted by the X2 Elite Extreme, offers up to 18 cores, a 5.0 GHz clock speed and a new Adreno GPU that delivers 2.3 × better performance per watt. A new neural processing unit promises 80 trillion operations per second, nearly doubling the AI capability of prior Snapdragon chips. Battery life is projected to improve by up to 43 % versus the previous generation, and Snapdragon Guardian Technology adds remote device‑management features. CEO Cristiano Amon signaled an annual release cadence, positioning Qualcomm to compete directly with Intel and AMD in the Windows laptop market. Read more