After persistent efforts, Qualcomm successfully penetrated the Windows on ARM sector in 2024. With an expansion of its Snapdragon X lineup into the mid-range market, the company has begun 2025 with sights firmly set on the mainstream. The new Snapdragon X processor aims to challenge competitors in the fiercely competitive entry-level Windows market, targeting both laptops and desktop PCs within a $600 price bracket.
Debuted at CES 2025, the latest Snapdragon X platform was unveiled alongside several AI-related innovations from Qualcomm.
New Snapdragon X Chip Family Overview
Model | Cores | Cache Size | Max Dual-Core Boost Frequency | GPU Performance (TFLOPS) |
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X Elite: X1E-00-1DE | 12 @ 3.8 GHz | 42 MB | 4.3 GHz | 4.6 TFLOPS |
X1E-84-100 | 12 @ 3.8 GHz | 42 MB | 4.2 GHz .;
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