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Benchmark testing of Qualcomm's Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme chip revealed impressive multi‑core CPU performance, notable gains in integrated graphics, and faster AI processing compared to prior Snapdragon models. The 18‑core configuration outperformed Intel's Lunar Lake chips and narrowed the gap with Apple’s M4 in several tests, while delivering substantial improvements in Adobe applications. These results suggest Qualcomm is positioning its high‑end ARM‑based processors as serious contenders in the thin‑and‑light Windows laptop market. Read more

Qualcomm announced its new Snapdragon X2 Elite and X2 Elite Extreme processors at the Snapdragon Summit in Hawaii. The chips are slated for premium Windows laptops and PCs within the next year, delivering multi‑day battery life, support for up to three 5K 60 Hz displays, and AI performance of up to 80 TOPS. Partnerships with Adobe and Razer bring accelerated creative applications and enhanced gaming experiences, while integrated 5G and Wi‑Fi 7 connectivity promise fast, reliable network access. The platform aims to reshape mobile computing with AI‑centric features and high‑performance graphics. Read more

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