Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. has announced the expansion of its Snapdragon X Series portfolio with the introduction of the 8-core Snapdragon® X Plus, a revolutionary platform that promises to bring the Copilot+ experience to a more affordable range for consumers.
A leap in performance and efficiency
The new 8-core Snapdragon X Plus processor is designed to maintain Qualcomm’s leadership in the thin and light PC segment. Equipped with a custom Qualcomm Oryon CPU, this chip offers responsive performance and class-leading energy efficiency, resulting in several days of battery life for users.
According to data provided by the company, the Snapdragon X Plus 8-core processor offers 61% faster CPU performance, while maximum performance from the competition requires 179% more power.
Artificial Intelligence accessible to more users
One of the highlights of this new platform is its ability to deliver AI experiences on the device. With a 45 TOPS NPU (Neural Processing Unit), the Snapdragon X Plus 8-core will enable Copilot+ to be available on more devices, democratizing access to advanced AI capabilities.
Availability and partner manufacturers
Cristiano Amon, CEO of Qualcomm, announced that PCs equipped with the Snapdragon X Plus 8-core will be available through renowned manufacturers such as Acer, ASUS, Dell Technologies, HP, Lenovo, and Samsung. Some selected devices are already available for purchase.
Market Impact
The introduction of this new platform aims to expand the offering of PCs with Copilot+ in the $700 to $900 price range, which could represent a significant boost for the adoption of these technologies in a broader market segment.
Rangoon Chang, ASUS Corporate VP, expressed excitement about the collaboration with Qualcomm, highlighting how this partnership contributes to making cutting-edge technology more accessible to everyone.
Meanwhile, Pavan Davuluri, Corporate VP of Windows + Devices at Microsoft, emphasized the importance of this platform in expanding the ecosystem of PCs with Copilot+, promising ongoing collaboration to push the boundaries of what is possible in this field.
With this launch, Qualcomm reaffirms its commitment to innovate in the realm of intelligent computing, offering solutions that promise to transform the user experience across various sectors and applications.