In a bid to disrupt the PC industry yet again, Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. announced the release of Snapdragon X Plus chips. It is the latest addition to its Snapdragon X Series platform portfolio. In addition, this groundbreaking platform promises exceptional performance, extended battery life, and industry-leading on-device AI capabilities. Most likely, with this move, the company is propelling Windows PCs into a new era of efficiency and innovation.
Moreover, with the launch of Snapdragon X Plus, Qualcomm is likely to challenge industry giants like Intel, AMD, NVIDIA in the AI PC race. The chips are scheduled for release in mid-2024, alongside devices powered by Snapdragon X Elite.
Unprecedented Performance and Efficiency
At the heart of the Snapdragon X Plus chips lies the cutting-edge Qualcomm Oryon CPU. In particular, it has a staggering 37% increase in CPU performance compared to competitors, all while consuming up to 54% less power. Besides, this significant leap in CPU performance not only enhances user productivity but also lays the groundwork for transformative computing experiences.
World’s Fastest NPU for Laptops
The company says the 45 TOPS NPU are the world’s fastest for laptops. With this claim, they promise enhanced performance for local generative AI applications. Besides, it may be a new benchmark for AI performance in the PC industry, the company says.
The statement by Qualcomm says the new Snapdragon will enable users to keep up with the new AI experiences. Besides, the platform’s AI prowess unlocks a multitude of possibilities. This includes instant code generation up to music composition and real-time language translation.
