Qualcomm is setting its sights on dominating the Windows PC market with the unveiling of its Snapdragon X2 Elite series, including the X2 Elite and X2 Elite Extreme. This second-generation foray into Windows on Arm processors promises a significant leap forward in performance and efficiency. Qualcomm is touting these chips as the fastest and most power-efficient options for Windows PCs, boasting enhanced CPU and GPU capabilities while minimizing energy consumption. At the heart of these processors lies a 3rd-generation Oryon CPU, configurable with up to 18 cores, and a cutting-edge Hexagon NPU delivering a remarkable 80 TOPS for AI processing. Qualcomm emphasizes that this NPU surpasses all other laptop NPUs in terms of speed. Consumers can anticipate laptops powered by the Snapdragon X2 Elite to hit the market in the first half of 2026. In addition to the new chips, Qualcomm hinted at a potential partnership with Google to optimize Android for PC environments, suggesting further innovation in the realm of PC operating systems.
Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X2 Elite Aims to Redefine Windows PC Performance with AI Boost
