Qualcomm’s next big announcement will be its Snapdragon X line of processors. They’ve officially introduced the Snapdragon X Elite, and new details have been trickling out about it every now and then.
On top of that, there’s talk of a Snapdragon X Plus which will be targeted at more affordable ARM-based Windows notebooks.
Now, the company has shared a short teaser video hinting at a major announcement for its Snapdragon X line of processors. The video, posted on the official Snapdragon X account, shows a CPU chipset transforming into a 3D “X” with the caption ” Stay tuned for 4/24.”
Qualcomm didn’t directly confirm the Snapdragon X Elite and X Plus launch in the teaser, but speculations point out that the big reveal will indeed happen on April 24th.
Adding weight to these speculations is the recent leak of the Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 which is rumored to house the Snapdragon X Elite chip. Reportedly, the upcoming Lenovo notebook could be the first to feature Qualcomm’s new SoC.
The Snapdragon X Elite chip is previously touted for its dedicated AI capabilities for PCs, boasting an impressive 45 TOPS of NPU performance. Benchmarks suggest it surpasses Apple’s M3 chip by a significant margin on Geekbench.
Surprisingly, on Geekbench, it even performed on par with Intel’s Core i7-13700HX, Core i9-13900H, and AMD’s latest Ryzen 9 8945HS mobile flagship.
| CPUs | Single-Core | Multi-Core |
|---|---|---|
| Snapdragon X Elite | 2,427 | 14,254 |
| Core i9-13900H | 2,337 | 10,591 |
| Core i7-13700HX | 2,284 | 11,636 |
| Ryzen 9 8945HS | 2,374 | 11,650 |
If these numbers match the real-life performance, Qualcomm’s new SoC could give serious competition to established industry players.
Moreover, Qualcomm recently showcased its prowess in video editing software Davinci Resolve at a demo event. There’s even a rumor of a Windows 11 AI feature that might be exclusive to Snapdragon X Elite-powered devices.
With the announcement date fast approaching, we can expect a clearer glimpse into Qualcomm’s roadmap for the Snapdragon X line in the days ahead.
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