Qualcomm recently announced its latest Snapdragon X platform that will power upcoming Windows PCs. Now, we finally have a date when this new processor will launch in the Indian market. This is the third entry in the lineup, so here’s what we know.
Snapdragon X drops on February 24
To recall, the chipmaking giant expanded its Snapdragon X lineup with the new Snapdragon X. This is the base model in the series, being an entry level SoC alongside its already popular Snapdragon X Plus and Snapdragon X Elite processors. With this chipset, Qualcomm aimed on better penetrating a wider range of laptops in the market. The Snapdragon X was made to target both the budget friendly and mid range options.
In one of its official teaser posters, the brand announced that the new Snapdragon X platform for AI PCs will be launching in the Indian market on 24th February 2025. This processor was first announced for Windows PCs for laptops from brands like Acer, ASUS, HP, Dell, and Lenovo which cost under $600. But unfortunately, it is still unclear which laptop model will feature this new budget AI chip in India.
Based on the earlier release, the Snapdragon X features eight CPU cores clocked at up to 3.0GHz. It has a total memory cache of 30MB and is based on the ARM architecture, just like its elder siblings. The Snapdragon X features an Adreno GPU that can deliver up to 1.7 TFLOPS, which is sufficient for light gaming, older titles, and other common tasks. However, one of its main advantages is the dedicated NPU that outputs 45 TOPS of AI performance, making it compatible with Copilot+ features. So this new chip could offer a breath of fresh air in the budget laptop segment in the Indian market.
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