Key Highlights
- Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite launched
- It represents a significant milestone in the evolution of PC processors
- It supports 5G mmWave connectivity along with Wi-Fi 7
Qualcomm has introduced its cutting-edge Snapdragon X Elite chipset for personal computing devices, including laptops and 2-in-1s. This chipset, based on the advanced 4nm process, boasts “Best in class performance vs x86 systems” and delivers a great combination of features. Let’s delve into the details. Also Read | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 Mid-Range 5G Processor Launched: Will Debut With Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G
Snapdragon X Elite: CPU, GPU, and Power Efficiency
Robust CPU Performance
The Snapdragon X Elite is powered by the Qualcomm Oryon 3.8GHz CPU, featuring 12 high-performance cores with a dual-core boost reaching 4.3GHz. In comparison to x86 processors, such as those from Intel and AMD, this chipset offers a staggering 2X improvement in CPU performance.
GPU Capabilities
This chipset houses the 4.6 Teraflops Qualcomm Adreno GPU, which is notably 2X faster than its counterparts. What’s more, it supports triple UHD monitor setups.
Power Efficiency
Snapdragon X Elite claims the title of “leading PC performance per watt” by consuming 68 percent less power while delivering the same peak performance. This efficiency is a substantial stride in the realm of personal computing.
AI Capabilities
The chipset also excels in AI processing. It can handle 13 billion+ parameters on-device and generate 30 tokens per second for 7B LLMs. It comes with a 4.5X boost in AI NPU processing. Notably, it is the first PC processor to feature an “Always-Sensing” Image Signal Processor (ISP).
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Connectivity And More
Lightning-Fast Connectivity
The Snapdragon X Elite supports 5G mmWave technology, offering peak download speeds of 10Gbps and upload speeds of 3.5 Gbps. It also has Wi-Fi 7 support as well as Bluetooth 5.4.
Memory And Storage
The chipset supports LPDDR5X RAM with a bandwidth of up to 136GB/s. Storage standards include SD v3.0, NVMe SSD over PCIe Gen 4, and UFS 4.0.
Camera And Display
Snapdragon X Elite enables devices to feature up to a single 64MP or dual 32MP camera, along with the capability of recording 4K HDR video. On the display front, it can support up to a UHD 120Hz on-device display and dual 5K 60Hz external displays. Additionally, there’s support for AV1 encoding and decoding for up to 4K HDR video streaming.
Versatile Interfaces
The chipset offers a range of interface options, including 3x USB-C with USB4, 2x USB3.2 Gen2, or 1x eUSB2 ports, ensuring compatibility with various peripherals and accessories.
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