Snapdragon X Series Continues to Redefine the PC Category with a New Platform, Mini Desktop Form Factors, and NPU Powered AI Experiences
Highlights:
- The 4th platform to join the Snapdragon X Series, Snapdragon X, brings AI PC leadership to Copilot+ PCs in the $600 range. Snapdragon X Series continues to gain traction with now over 60 designs in production or development with more than 100 coming by 2026 from leading OEMs including Asus, Acer, Dell Technologies, HP, and Lenovo.
- The world’s first mini desktop PCs powered by Snapdragon X Series redefines compact computing in new form factors.
- Snapdragon X Series software ecosystem and AI experiences momentum continues to grow, bringing more than 50 NPU powered AI experiences, debuting the unique Moises Live app to a new tier of devices.
Expanding its AI PC leadership, Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. announced the Snapdragon® X Platform, the 4th platform to join the Snapdragon X Series compute portfolio, designed to deliver performance, multi-day battery life, and Copilot+ PC experiences for even more users globally.
Redefining the PC Category for Mainstream Devices at $600
Utilizing the power of an 8-core Qualcomm OryonTM CPU, Snapdragon X is delivering essential performance to the next-generation of PCs. This platform delivers up to 163% faster performance at ISO-power than our competitors who also require 168% more power at ISO-performance1, the Snapdragon X processor balances performance and built-in intelligence with a 45 TOPS NPU that runs Copilot+ PC experiences more efficiently. With an integrated power efficient GPU, Snapdragon X supports dynamic graphics ideal for creating presentations, web browsing, or streaming content. Snapdragon X is an ideal solution for students, freelance workers, and budget-conscious consumers who need a reliable and powerful laptop that can keep up with their busy lives. Devices powered by Snapdragon X are expected to be available from leading OEMs including Acer, Asus, Dell Technologies, HP and Lenovo in early 2025 enabling Copilot+ PCs in the $600 range.
A New Era: World’s First Mini Desktop PC powered by Snapdragon X Series
Marking a significant milestone in the Snapdragon PC evolution, Snapdragon is redefining compact computing with the world’s first mini desktop PC powered by Snapdragon X Series platform. This new form factor ensures there is a design for every consumer, developer, and business need for those who prefer a portable device. Tomorrow, keep an eye on the news for full details.
Windows 11 on Snapdragon Transforms App Performance with More Than 50 NPU powered AI Experiences
Windows 11 on Snapdragon momentum continues to grow with more than 50 NPU powered AI experiences native on Snapdragon. Native apps now include 20 of the most popular VPNs, 50 of the most popular security apps and cloud storage apps, and new music Digital Audio Workstations (DAW) and Virtual Studio Technology (VST) Instruments. Native app development has increased 3x over the past year with companies like Music AI launching the Moises Live app exclusively for Snapdragon and its NPU.
“The Snapdragon X Series portfolio offers the most powerful, intelligent, and power-efficient processors for Windows in their class, making Copilot+ PCs powered by Snapdragon the ultimate choice for users who want a laptop that can do it all,” said Alex Katouzian, group general manager, mobile, compute, and XR (MCX), Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. “Our ecosystem of partners continues to build on Snapdragon to deliver innovative form factors and premium AI experiences that enable everyday PC users who want a laptop that can keep up with their busy lives.”
“The introduction of Snapdragon X further reinforces a new wave of PC innovation and enables the latest technologies to be brought to a broader range of Copilot+ PCs,” said Pavan Davuluri, corporate vice president, windows + devices, Microsoft. “With Snapdragon X, customers will continue to experience leading performance and battery life, access more innovative AI experiences, and will have more form factors to choose from when deciding what Copilot+ PC best fits their needs.”
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