--- title: "Power up your app experiences with a dedicated NPU" url: "https://www.qualcomm.com/snapdragon/laptops-and-tablets/npu-powered-ai-experiences" description: "Explore AI-Powered PC Accessibility with Snapdragon. Experience enhanced performance using Qualcomm Hexagon NPU. Discover now." --- ![](https://s7d1.scene7.com/is/image/dmqualcommprod/NPU-Hero-2000?fmt=webp-alpha&qlt=85) # Power up your app experiences with a dedicated NPU Snapdragon® platforms integrated with the world's fastest NPU for laptops let you experience AI as it was meant to be. Power on your PC and feel the difference. Unbounded inspiration. Unreal efficiency. Every time. [Download our PDF guide](https://www.qualcomm.com/content/dam/qcomm-martech/dm-assets/documents/2026-Snapdragon-X-Series-NPU-Experiences.pdf) ![](https://s7d1.scene7.com/is/image/dmqualcommprod/NPU-AppIcons-2x?fmt=webp-alpha&qlt=85) ## Bringing whoa to all your AI workflows Create without compromise. Take productivity to new heights. Our industry-leading Qualcomm® Hexagon™ NPU is purpose-built for sustained, high-performance AI tasks. [Creativity](https://www.qualcomm.com/#creativity) [Productivity](https://www.qualcomm.com/#productivity) [Collaboration](https://www.qualcomm.com/#collaboration) ### CREATIVITY ## Dream bigger with a platform that delivers Flex what you can really do in your flow state. Whether you're mixing high-quality audio, retouching images, cutting up a documentary, or powering large vision models on the go, our NPU delivers exceptional performance for creativity without delay or interruption. ![](https://s7d1.scene7.com/is/image/dmqualcommprod/npu-areativity-featuredapp-desktop?fmt=webp-alpha&qlt=85) #### Moises Live Customize your listening experience with real-time source and stem separation [View demo](https://www.qualcomm.com/) [Get app](https://www.qualcomm.com/) - **djay Pro** — Realtime instrument isolation ![djay Pro](https://s7d1.scene7.com/is/image/dmqualcommprod/6361210474112-1?req=tmb&wid=640) [Get app](https://apps.microsoft.com/detail/9p9rb7zf49xk?hl=en-US&gl=US) - **Capture One** — AI color grading and cropping ![Capture One](https://s7d1.scene7.com/is/image/dmqualcommprod/6363891478112?req=tmb&wid=640) [Get app](https://www.captureone.com/en/account/download-trial) - **Voicemod** — Modify your online voice to sound like your favorite characters in real time ![Voicemod](https://s7d1.scene7.com/is/image/dmqualcommprod/6395276650112-1?req=tmb&wid=640) [Get app](https://www.qualcomm.com/) - **Luminar NEO** — Tackle misfocus and motion blur in record time with NPU-powered AI upscaling ![Luminar NEO](https://s7d1.scene7.com/is/image/dmqualcommprod/6361219097112-1?req=tmb&wid=640) [Get app](https://skylum.com/luminar) - **DaVinci Resolve** — Say goodbye to tedious manual masking; say hello to AI-accelerated video editing ![DaVinci Resolve](https://s7d1.scene7.com/is/image/dmqualcommprod/6361212753112?req=tmb&wid=640) [Get app](https://www.blackmagicdesign.com/products/davinciresolve) ### PRODUCTIVITY ## Take on daily to-dos at the speed of thought Drive your workday the way you've always wanted. Our 80 TOPS NPU can handle all the generative AI workloads you rely on—yes, that includes running multiple AI experiences at once. Unbeatable app performance, without draining your battery. ![](https://s7d1.scene7.com/is/image/dmqualcommprod/npu-productivity-featuredapp-desktop?fmt=webp-alpha&qlt=85) #### Personal AI Run LLM inferencing and development at breakthrough speeds, directly on your device [View demo](https://www.qualcomm.com/) [Get app](https://www.qualcomm.com/) #### More creativity possibilities - **AnythingLLM** — Optimize for performance and efficiency when running LLMs and AI models on device. ![AnythingLLM](https://s7d1.scene7.com/is/image/dmqualcommprod/6395504720112-1?req=tmb&wid=640) [Get app](https://anythingllm.com/desktop) - **LLMWare** — Building enterprise RAG pipelines and Agent workflows with small, specialized models. ![LLMWare](https://s7d1.scene7.com/is/image/dmqualcommprod/6395504616112-1?req=tmb&wid=640) [Get app](https://llmware-modelhq.checkoutpage.co/modelhq-client-app-for-windows-arm64) - **Visual Studio Code** — Fine-tune, optimize, and deploy machine learning models for local code generation. ![Visual Studio Code](https://s7d1.scene7.com/is/image/dmqualcommprod/6361218725112?req=tmb&wid=640) [Get app](https://code.visualstudio.com/) ### COLLABORATION ## Put the AI in collaboration, safely and securely Keep the AI outputs flowing, while keeping personal information, meeting notes, and other sensitive data secure. By running even the most demanding AI tasks locally, away from the cloud, even when offline, you get the freedom to work smarter, every day. - **Cephable** — Control your PC like never before with hyperresponsive voice, gestures, or expressions. ![Cephable](https://s7d1.scene7.com/is/image/dmqualcommprod/6361215856112?req=tmb&wid=640) [Get app](https://cephable.com/) - **Camo** — Perfect your video presence with AR-enabled webcam enhancement and effects. ![Camo](https://s7d1.scene7.com/is/image/dmqualcommprod/6361283289112?req=tmb&wid=640) [Get app](https://apps.microsoft.com/detail/9pgm3qb3pdrd?hl=en-hk&gl=HK) ![](https://s7d1.scene7.com/is/image/dmqualcommprod/apps-img?fmt=webp-alpha&qlt=85) ### The most popular Windows apps, turbocharged Universal app support on Snapdragon X Series platforms. Smooth, lag-free, responsive. [View more apps](https://www.qualcomm.com/snapdragon/laptops-and-tablets/windowsapps) ## Resources ![](https://s7d1.scene7.com/is/image/dmqualcommprod/NPU-Resources01-2x?$QC_Responsive$&fmt=png-alpha) #### Next level on-device intelligence starts here Our incredible Hexagon NPU delivers more than 50 exciting AI features to your favorite Windows apps. [Experiences improved with our NPU](https://www.qualcomm.com/) ![](https://s7d1.scene7.com/is/image/dmqualcommprod/NPU-Resources-2x.png?$QC_Responsive$&fmt=png-alpha) #### Build Windows AI apps with the Snapdragon NPU Learn how developers can use the Hexagon NPU to run AI workloads directly on device. [View developer resources](https://www.qualcomm.com/) ### Sales at your service Collaboration is powerful. Get in touch. Let's talk about the solutions and products that will help achieve your AI ambitions. [Contact sales](https://www.qualcomm.com/) ## Above and beyond, right out of the box [Explore the device lineup](https://www.qualcomm.com/) | Device | View Details | |---|---| | Asus Zenbook A16 | [View Details](https://www.qualcomm.com/snapdragon/laptops-and-tablets/laptop-device-finder/asus-zenbook-a16) | | Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x | [View Details](https://www.qualcomm.com/snapdragon/laptops-and-tablets/laptop-device-finder/lenovo-yoga-slim-7x) | | Asus Zenbook A14 | [View Details](https://www.qualcomm.com/snapdragon/laptops-and-tablets/laptop-device-finder/asus-zenbook-a14) | | OmniBook 5 | [View Details](https://www.qualcomm.com/snapdragon/laptops-and-tablets/laptop-device-finder/hp-omnibook-5) | | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3x | [View Details](https://www.qualcomm.com/snapdragon/laptops-and-tablets/laptop-device-finder/lenovo-ideapad-slim-3x) | | Microsoft Surface 13 | [View Details](https://www.qualcomm.com/snapdragon/laptops-and-tablets/laptop-device-finder/microsoft-corporation-surface-13) | | Microsoft Surface Pro | [View Details](https://www.qualcomm.com/snapdragon/laptops-and-tablets/laptop-device-finder/microsoft-corporation-surface-pro) | | ProBook 4 G1q | [View Details](https://www.qualcomm.com/snapdragon/laptops-and-tablets/laptop-device-finder/hp-probook-4-g1q) | | EliteBook 6 G1q | [View Details](https://www.qualcomm.com/snapdragon/laptops-and-tablets/laptop-device-finder/hp-elitebook-6-g1q) | | Dell Latitude 5455 | [View Details](https://www.qualcomm.com/snapdragon/laptops-and-tablets/laptop-device-finder/dell-latitude-5455) | | Microsoft Corporation Surface 15 | [View Details](https://www.qualcomm.com/snapdragon/laptops-and-tablets/laptop-device-finder/microsoft-corporation-surface-laptop-15) | | OmniBook X | [View Details](https://www.qualcomm.com/snapdragon/laptops-and-tablets/laptop-device-finder/hp-omnibook-x) | | Acer Swift 14 AI | [View Details](https://www.qualcomm.com/snapdragon/laptops-and-tablets/laptop-device-finder/acer-swift-14-ai) | | Dell Latitude 7455 | [View Details](https://www.qualcomm.com/snapdragon/laptops-and-tablets/laptop-device-finder/dell-latitude-7455) | | Dell Inspiron 14 Plus | [View Details](https://www.qualcomm.com/snapdragon/laptops-and-tablets/laptop-device-finder/dell-inspiron-14-plus) | | Asus Vivobook S15 | [View Details](https://www.qualcomm.com/snapdragon/laptops-and-tablets/laptop-device-finder/asus-vivobook-s15) | | Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 16 | [View Details](https://www.qualcomm.com/snapdragon/laptops-and-tablets/laptop-device-finder/samsung-galaxy-book4-edge-16) | | EliteBook Ultra | [View Details](https://www.qualcomm.com/snapdragon/laptops-and-tablets/laptop-device-finder/hp-elitebook-ultra) | | Dell XPS 13 | [View Details](https://www.qualcomm.com/snapdragon/laptops-and-tablets/laptop-device-finder/dell-xps-13) | | Lenovo ThinkPad T14s | [View Details](https://www.qualcomm.com/snapdragon/laptops-and-tablets/laptop-device-finder/lenovo-thinkpad-t14s) | | Lenovo IdeaPad 5x 2-in-1 | [View Details](https://www.qualcomm.com/snapdragon/laptops-and-tablets/laptop-device-finder/lenovo-ideapad-5x-2-in-1) | | Lenovo ThinkBook 16 | [View Details](https://www.qualcomm.com/snapdragon/laptops-and-tablets/laptop-device-finder/lenovo-thinkbook-16) | | Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 15" | [View Details](https://www.qualcomm.com/snapdragon/laptops-and-tablets/laptop-device-finder/samsung-galaxy-book4-edge-15) | ## Frequently asked questions ### How does Hexagon NPU work? The Qualcomm Hexagon NPU is our custom-designed NPU. It is designed to inference AI workloads based on very long instruction word (VLIW) processor with specialized signal processing capabilities. It uses simultaneous multithreading (SMT) to take advantage of thread-level parallelism and hide latency. The Hexagon NPU includes scalar, vector, and tensor accelerators and a large-shared memory to move data between these accelerators and can provide massive per-clock throughput. ### Is Qualcomm Hexagon NPU a DSP? Yes, although it's come a long way since the first Hexagon DSP was launched on the Snapdragon Platform in 2007. In 2020, we achieved a major milestone with a revolutionary architecture update for the Qualcomm Hexagon NPU. We fused together the scalar, vector, and tensor accelerators for better performance and power efficiency. A large-shared memory was dedicated for the accelerators to share and move data efficiently. The fused AI accelerator architecture established a solid foundation for our NPU architecture moving forward. ### How is Hexagon NPU different from competitors? The Qualcomm Hexagon NPU is unique through its system approach, custom design, and fast innovation. We fused together the scalar, vector, and tensor accelerators for better performance and power efficiency and on top of that, a large-shared memory cuts across these accelerators for them to share data at high speeds. The Hexagon NPU also implements micro-tile inferencing, a technique used to boost AI performance at ultra-low power. By running multiple micro tiles simultaneously, the scalar, vector, and tensor accelerators are all put to work at the same time, combining as many as 10 or more layers to eliminate almost all the intermediate memory reads and writes. ### Does the Qualcomm Hexagon NPU affect battery life? The Qualcomm Hexagon NPU helps to enhance it. Built specifically for AI, it trades off some ease of programmability for peak performance, power efficiency, and area efficiency to run the large number of multiplications, additions, and other operations required in machine learning. The Qualcomm Hexagon NPU's micro tile inferencing technology delivers ultra-low power consumption and sets a new benchmark in AI processing speed and efficiency. ### Which Qualcomm® platforms are integrated with the Qualcomm Hexagon NPU? There are several platforms across categories that feature the Qualcomm Hexagon NPU. These include Snapdragon X2 Series processors, Snapdragon X series processors, Snapdragon 8 Elite Mobile Platform, and the upcoming Snapdragon Wear Elite—the world's first Snapdragon wearable platform with an NPU.