At the Snapdragon Summit, Qualcomm has introduced the latest addition to its PC processor lineup, the Snapdragon X Elite. This represents a significant leap in premium computing, with a focus on delivering exceptional CPU performance, advanced AI capabilities, and impressive energy efficiency, ensuring prolonged battery life.

Snapdragon X Elite

Exceptional Performance and Efficiency

The Snapdragon X Elite boasts a state-of-the-art 4nm System-on-a-Chip design, housing a formidable 12-core Qualcomm Oryon CPU, renowned for its Dual-Core Boost feature that guarantees rapid responsiveness. In comparative terms, Qualcomm states that the CPU surpasses rivals like the Apple M2 Max and Intel I9-13980HX while consuming considerably less power, especially under peak performance conditions.

For example, the Qualcomm Oryon CPU exhibits impressive single-threaded CPU performance, outpacing both the Apple M2 Max and Intel I9-13980HX. Notably, it consumes 30% less power than the Apple M2 Max and a remarkable 70% less power than the Intel I9-13980HX under peak loads.

The integrated Qualcomm Adreno GPU, while providing impressive graphics for immersive entertainment, maintains a focus on low power consumption.

Snapdragon X Elite

AI Integration at the Core

The Snapdragon X Elite incorporates the industry-leading Qualcomm AI Engine, featuring the integrated Qualcomm Hexagon NPU, enabling transformative experiences in fields like creativity, video conferencing, security, and productivity. The processor efficiently handles generative AI LLM models with over 13 billion parameters at blazing speeds and supports a diverse range of AI-accelerated applications and experiences.

Snapdragon X Elite

Additionally, the Micro NPU within the low-power Qualcomm Sensing Hub strengthens security, login, and privacy features, even during sleep mode, ensuring that sensitive data remains secure on the device.

Enhanced User Experiences

The Snapdragon X Elite brings mobile experiences directly to your PC, supporting lightning-fast 5G and Wi-Fi 7 with HBS Multi-Link for seamless, jitter-free cloud connectivity. This allows users to stream, download, and sync from virtually anywhere. The Snapdragon Seamless feature ensures smooth device-switching experiences.

Users can also enjoy high-fidelity music and entertainment with wireless headphones using the Snapdragon Sound Technology Suite. The processor is fortified with intelligent security features, protecting your PC from chip to cloud.

In related news, Qualcomm has also unveiled the new Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 flagship smartphone SoC along with the Qualcomm S7 & S7 Pro Gen 1 Sound Platforms for audio products.

Snapdragon X Elite Specs:

  • CPU: Qualcomm Oryon, 12 cores up to 3.8 GHz, Single and Dual-Core Boost up to 4.3 GHz
  • GPU: Qualcomm Adreno, 4.6 TFLOPS, DirectX 12
  • NPU: Qualcomm Hexagon, 45 TOPS
  • Memory: LPDDR5x, 16-bit, 8 channels, 8533 MT/s, 136 GB/s, up to 64 GB
  • VPU: Qualcomm Adreno VPU, encoding resolution: 4K @ 60 Hz, encoding bit depth: 10-bit, encoding formats: H.264, AV1, H.265, decoding resolution: 4K @ 120 Hz, decoding bit depth: 10-bit, decoding formats: H.264, VP9, AV1, H.265, concurrency: decode: 4K @ 60 Hz / encode: 2x 4K @ 30 Hz
  • Process Node and Technology: 4 nm
  • Display: Qualcomm Adreno, maximum on-device display resolution: 4K Ultra HD @ 120 Hz, maximum external display resolution: 4K Ultra HD @ 60 Hz, HDR10, up to 31 concurrent displays, DisplayPort 1.42
  • Camera: Qualcomm Spectra, dual ISP, 18-bit, dual camera: 36+36 MP, single camera: up to 64 MP, 4K video capture, H.264, H.265 video capture formats, HDR video capture
  • Storage: SD 3.0, NVMe, UFS 4.0
  • Audio: Qualcomm Aqstic technology support, Qualcomm aptX audio technology support
  • Cellular Modem-RF: Snapdragon X65 5G Modem-RF System, peak download speed: 10 Gbps, peak upload speed: 3.5 Gbps, 300 MHz bandwidth (sub-6 GHz), 1000 MHz bandwidth (mmWave), Qualcomm AI-Enhanced Signal Boost adaptive antenna tuning, Qualcomm Smart Transmit technology, Qualcomm 5G PowerSave, Qualcomm Wideband Envelope Tracking, 5G NR, HSPA, sub-6 GHz, Dynamic Spectrum Sharing (DSS), LTE, WCDMA, CBRS, mmWave
  • Wi-Fi: Qualcomm FastConnect 7800, Wi-Fi 6, Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 7, 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11n, 802.11ac, 802.11a, 802.11ax, 802.11be, 6 GHz, 5 GHz, 2.4 GHz, up to 4 spatial streams, 4K QAM, Multi-Link Operation (MLO), Passpoint, TDLS, OFDMA (UL/DL), Wi-Fi QoS Management, MU-MIMO (UL/DL), Wi-Fi Optimized Connectivity, Wi-Fi Location, Miracast, Voice-Enterprise, High-band Simultaneous (HBS), 8×8 Sounding, Target Wake Time
  • Bluetooth: Bluetooth 5.4, Bluetooth Low Energy
  • USB: 3x USB-C, USB 4.0
  • Interfaces: Platform Extensions: 5G4, Wi-Fi4

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