--- title: "Built for the agentic era of business" url: "https://www.qualcomm.com/snapdragon/laptops-and-tablets/commercial/ai" description: "Discover commercial AI laptops powered by Snapdragon for seamless productivity, enhanced security, and fast on‑device AI performance." canonicalUrl: "https://www.qualcomm.com/snapdragon/laptops-and-tablets/commercial/ai" --- # Built for the agentic era of business AI laptops powered by Snapdragon The new era of agentic on-device AI is here. Laptops powered by the next generation of Snapdragon® X Series processors have an NPU delivering up to 80 TOPS of AI performance to power always-on AI agents locally, help safeguard sensitive data, and execute complex, multi-step workflows. By delegating goals to proactive AI agents that reason and act alongside you, your teams can work faster, smarter, and more securely. ![](https://s7d1.scene7.com/is/image/dmqualcommprod/commercial-AI-header-desktop?fmt=webp-alpha&qlt=85) ## On-device agentic AI: Your workforce’s secret ingredient Designed to handle multi-step AI tasks on-device, AI PCs deliver a range of benefits that turn your business’s computing experience into an organizational multiplier. By processing data locally, these PCs offer an added layer of security with faster proactive execution compared to cloud-dependent AI solutions. ![](https://s7d1.scene7.com/is/image/dmqualcommprod/on-device-ai-commercial?fmt=webp-alpha&qlt=85) ## Benefits of laptops with on-device AI The dedicated NPU powers always-on AI agents to work directly on a user’s device, delivering significant benefits to your business. - **Increased innovation and productivity** AI can automate complex processes like contextual analysis and querying and autonomously executing multi-step workflows across applications—creating faster workflows for your team. - **Enterprise-grade security** Help protect sensitive data by running AI models locally, which can reduce exposure to cloud-based vulnerabilities. AI enables presence detection for secure login—accelerated by Qualcomm® Sensing Hub, an ultra-efficient AI processor. - **Enhanced performance** A dedicated NPU frees up the CPU and GPU allowing for faster loading and easier multitasking, immersive video conferences, and quicker data analysis. - **Always available, even offline** Stay productive, even when disconnected. With on-device AI, your employees can continue working on important tasks, access critical files, and maintain momentum, regardless of an internet connection. - **Lower cost of ownership** Maximize your investment with laptops built for demanding AI workloads, reducing costs through minimized cloud reliance, extended device lifecycles, and efficient energy use. NPUs: The engine driving AI Our NPU (Neural Processing Unit) in the Snapdragon X Elite is purpose-built for on-device AI, powering advanced generative AI models and always-on agents that monitor, reason, and protect in the background while maintaining best-in-class power efficiency—up to 20% higher performance than Intel’s Core Ultra 7.³ When AI is processed on-device, sensitive data can stay local, and the need for high-latency cloud communications is reduced. ![](https://s7d1.scene7.com/is/image/dmqualcommprod/npu-image-desktop?fmt=webp-alpha&qlt=85) - **For business decision-makers** Increased productivity - Delegate tedious tasks to on-device AI agents, streamline complex workflows, and free up your time for creative and high-value work with the power of NPU-accelerated AI. - **For IT decision-makers** Heightened security and efficiency – Dedicated NPUs sustain always-on AI agents that monitor and protect in the background, providing enhanced security offerings without impacting system performance. - **For business users** Smarter, faster, longer – Benefit from the NPU's power-saving capabilities, reducing battery drain and offloading tasks from the CPU to ensure applications run smoothly and quickly. ## Discover NPU-powered AI experiences [View all experiences](https://www.qualcomm.com/snapdragon/laptops-and-tablets/npu-powered-ai-experiences) - **Improved collaboration** (0:04) Enjoy professional quality video calls with AI-powered portrait lighting and virtual backgrounds in Zoom. - **Enhanced communication** (1:38) Connect easily with real-time translations using Live Captions. - **Privacy-focused AI** (8:01) Run local-first agentic AI for knowledge workers with AnythingLLM. Productivity, accelerated See how agentic AI turns repetitive cognitive tasks into automated, on-device workflows [Contact sales](https://www.qualcomm.com/support/contact/forms/snapdragon-compute-contact-sales) ![](https://s7d1.scene7.com/is/image/dmqualcommprod/amersports.png) ## Transforming enterprise workflows with Personal AI and Snapdragon See how Amer Sports, the powerhouse behind brands like Arc'teryx and Wilson, is transforming workflows with Personal AI—powered by Snapdragon X Series processors for security-rich and powerful enterprise solutions. Personal AI x Amer Sports 02:12 ![Personal AI x Amer Sports](https://s7d1.scene7.com/is/image/dmqualcommprod/6363891952112-1) ## Expert insights from industry leaders Discover insights from industry leaders to help you navigate the ever-evolving tech landscape. - **Behind the Breakthrough** See how leading organizations—from global integrators to law firms and schools—are redefining productivity with Snapdragon® X Series devices. Explore videos, case studies, and insights that showcase real-world impact, innovation, and reliability. [Explore Customer Stories](https://www.qualcomm.com/snapdragon/laptops-and-tablets/commercial/content-hub) ![](https://s7d1.scene7.com/is/image/dmqualcommprod/expert-insights?fmt=webp-alpha&qlt=85) - ![](https://s7d1.scene7.com/is/image/dmqualcommprod/insight-1?$QC_Responsive$&fmt=png-alpha) Surface and Snapdragon X Elite: A modern AI PC design. Deep dive into the details. [Read the paper](https://signal65.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/NewSurfaceLaptop2024_Signal65LabInsights_en-gb.pdf) - ![](https://s7d1.scene7.com/is/image/dmqualcommprod/insight-2?$QC_Responsive$&fmt=png-alpha) Unleash your team’s potential with enterprise AI software powered by Snapdragon processors [Read the post](https://www.qualcomm.com/news/onq/2025/01/unleash-your-teams-potential-with-enterprise-ai-software-powered-by-snapdragon-processors) ## Frequently Asked Questions ### What is an AI PC? An AI PC is a new generation of computer specifically designed to run artificial intelligence workloads efficiently on the device itself, rather than relying primarily on cloud processing. These PCs feature specialized hardware—particularly a dedicated Neural Processing Unit (NPU)—that accelerates AI tasks while using less power than traditional processors. AI PCs enable advanced capabilities like autonomous workflow automation, always on and proactive task management, background monitoring, and compliance-sensitive processing. Unlike conventional computers that struggle with continuous AI workloads, true AI PCs handle these multi-step processes seamlessly alongside your regular applications. ### Are laptops powered by Snapdragon X Series AI PCs? Yes, laptops powered by Snapdragon X Series are premium AI PCs built for the most intelligent computing. Current Snapdragon X Elite and Snapdragon X Plus processors feature the Qualcomm® Hexagon™ NPU with 45 TOPS of AI performance, meeting Microsoft’s Copilot+ PC requirements. Next generation Snapdragon X2 Elite processors will deliver up to 80 TOPS, for even faster, more complex AI workloads. These platforms can run multiple AI experiences concurrently, sustain always-on AI agents, and enable low power AI features via the Qualcomm Sensing Hub — all with multi day battery life.² ### What is a Copilot+ PC, and how do Snapdragon X Series processors power these experiences? A Copilot+ PC is Microsoft's designation for premium Windows computers that meet specific hardware requirements for running intelligent AI features, particularly Microsoft Copilot. These requirements include a powerful NPU (minimum 40 TOPS), at least 16GB of RAM, and 256GB of storage. Snapdragon X Elite and Snapdragon X Plus processors were engineered to deliver optimal Copilot+ performance, while next gen Snapdragon X2 Elite accelerates these experiences with 80 TOPS of AI performance. In addition to enabling creative and collaboration tools like Cocreator in Paint and Windows Studio Effects, Copilot+ PCs powered by Snapdragon allow Copilot to act as a continuous, cross-app delegate that manages multi-step workflows across your workspace. The Hexagon NPU handles this workload locally with incredible power efficiency—sustaining an always-on, ambient AI presence without draining the battery or compromising system responsiveness. ### What should IT departments consider when deploying AI PCs with Snapdragon? IT departments will find laptops with Snapdragon X Series offer several deployment advantages compared to traditional PCs. These devices integrate seamlessly with existing Windows management tools while providing multi‑layer chip‑to‑cloud security that simplifies compliance. Exceptional battery life reduces support tickets related to power issues, particularly for remote workers. When evaluating AI PCs, IT should consider application compatibility (Snapdragon technology supports most Windows applications natively or through optimized emulation), security capabilities (including hardware‑isolated secure processing and, on next‑gen devices, the optional Snapdragon Guardian Technology for out‑of‑band management over 5G/Wi‑Fi 7), and total cost of ownership. Snapdragon energy efficiency and platform stability provide long‑term value, with NPU performance that offers headroom for future AI capabilities. ### Does my business need AI PCs? For forward-thinking organizations, AI PCs represent a strategic investment that delivers immediate benefits while preparing for an agent-driven future. Today, AI PCs provide tangible advantages including increased productivity through proactive agents, strong security through continuous on-device threat detection, improved employee experience through autonomous task delegation, and reduced IT costs through better power efficiency and device longevity. As more business applications integrate AI — from autonomous document routing to predictive analytics — organizations without AI PCs risk falling behind. Laptops with Snapdragon X Series can deliver these benefits without compromising performance, battery life, or manageability. ### What’s different about AI PCs powered by Snapdragon? These PCs demonstrate a unique architecture that balances exceptional AI performance with industry-leading power efficiency¹—seamlessly integrating the CPU, GPU, and NPU. For businesses, this translates to laptops that run AI workloads faster, stay cooler³, and maintain long battery life (up to 22+ hours)², all while supporting a range of Windows applications through native execution and optimized emulation. Next‑generation devices with Snapdragon X Series will add even greater AI throughput, enhanced memory access, and advanced manageability with optional Snapdragon Guardian Technology. ### Does Microsoft Copilot+ work on laptops with Snapdragon X Series? Yes. Microsoft Copilot works exceptionally well on laptops with Snapdragon X Series. Snapdragon X Elite and Snapdragon X Plus processors were engineered to deliver optimal Copilot+ performance, and next‑gen Snapdragon X2 Elite will further accelerate these experiences with 80 TOPS of AI performance. Laptops powered by Snapdragon meet or exceed all Copilot+ PC requirements, unlocking the full range of advanced AI features. The NPU handles Copilot’s on‑device processing with minimal impact on battery life or system performance, enabling efficient multitasking even when AI features are active. ### What types of AI and machine learning models can Snapdragon X Series chips support? Snapdragon X Series processors support a wide range of AI and machine learning models—delivering the underlying logic that powers proactive AI agents and complex reasoning tasks on-device. They excel at running transformer based large language models (LLMs), computer vision, and natural language processing to execute multi-step workflows. The Hexagon NPU is optimized for popular AI frameworks and models, including Windows Studio Effects, Microsoft’s Phi 3, Meta’s Llama 2, and quantized versions of leading models. With Snapdragon X Series, multiple models can efficiently run simultaneously, sustaining continuous reasoning without degrading system performance. ### How does on-device AI processing strengthen data security and privacy? On‑device AI processing offers a significant security advantage for organizations handling sensitive information. When AI tasks run locally on laptops with Snapdragon X Series rather than in the cloud, confidential data never leaves the device — eliminating transmission vulnerabilities and compliance concerns. Snapdragon enhances this security through hardware‑isolated secure processing and multi‑layer chip‑to‑cloud protection. On next‑gen devices, the optional Snapdragon Guardian Technology adds the ability for IT to locate, lock, wipe, and recover devices remotely, even when powered off. ### How do Snapdragon X Series AI capabilities improve productivity for business users? Snapdragon X Series processors enhance productivity by positioning AI as an intelligent co-worker that handles multi-step workflows alongside your team. Serving as the dedicated engine for on-device AI, the NPU enables AI delegates to execute complex background tasks—such as document routing, data extraction, and multi-app task management—while other applications run without performance slowdowns. For specialized roles, the AI capabilities of Snapdragon X Series can streamline technical workloads and analytics while helping organizations improve productivity, employee experience, and operational efficiency. ### How do products with Snapdragon align with responsible and sustainable AI practices? We believe responsible AI systems should be designed, developed, and deployed in a way that is mindful of environmental impact throughout their lifecycle and value chain. We recognize that compliance with AI regulations and implementing best practices are fundamental aspects of responsible AI innovation. We have a multidisciplinary group, including engineering, IT, government affairs, legal, standards and other disciplines, that closely monitors AI-related legal, regulatory and standards developments globally, as well as our internal activities and developments, and strives to align our governance practices with the evolving landscape of AI regulations. ### How do PCs powered by Snapdragon support Agentic AI? AI PCs are purpose-built for the agentic era, shifting laptops from point-in-time lookup tools to organizational multipliers. Snapdragon X Series processors are powered by the Hexagon NPU to provide the sustained performance, thermal efficiency, and persistent context required to run proactive AI agents locally. Instead of just responding to single prompts, your laptop can act as an intelligent co-worker—taking high-level direction, breaking complex goals into multi-step workflows, and executing tasks autonomously in the background. ### Will running continuous AI agents in the background drain my laptop's battery? No. While agentic AI requires continuous background execution, Snapdragon X Series processors are engineered specifically for sustained endurance. The dedicated Hexagon NPU offloads complex reasoning tasks from the CPU and GPU, running ambient AI agents locally with maintaining best-in-class power efficiency. This enables your laptop to continuously monitor, reason, and execute multi-step workflows throughout the day—on battery, fanless—without overheating, causing system lag, or compromising multi-day battery life.² ### Can on-device AI agents execute tasks across multiple business applications? Yes. Supported on-device AI agents on PCs powered by Snapdragon can act as continuous, cross-app delegates capable of orchestrating tasks across your entire enterprise software ecosystem. Rather than being confined to a single app or browser tab, proactive agents take user-directed goals and navigate multiple applications to handle repetitive cognitive tasks—such as extracting data from spreadsheet models, generating reports, and routing documents for approvals—locally, autonomously, and in the background. ### How do users and IT maintain control over proactive AI agents? User oversight and enterprise control are foundational to agentic AI on Snapdragon. While users delegate high-level goals for the AI to execute, explicit permission and review checkpoints are built into critical workflow moments—so that agents act only with authorized user direction. For IT leaders, because Snapdragon can process AI agents on-device, sensitive corporate files, financial records, and proprietary models don’t have to leave the machine, maintaining data privacy without relying on third-party cloud infrastructure. Your next device starts here [Contact sales](https://www.qualcomm.com/support/contact/forms/snapdragon-compute-contact-sales) We're here to help Our sales team is here to help you evaluate your device options and find the best fit for your organization. Trial a device today Get firsthand experience with laptops powered by Snapdragon X Series processors. Explore the benefits of industry-leading AI performance and see how they can support your needs. 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From comprehensive SDKs to a library of validated and optimized AI models, Snapdragon is one of the leading platforms for building the future of Windows apps. [Build your apps on Snapdragon](https://www.qualcomm.com/developer/windows-on-snapdragon) ![](https://s7d1.scene7.com/is/image/dmqualcommprod/BuiltforIT-11-001-2x-1?fmt=webp-alpha&qlt=85) - ![](https://s7d1.scene7.com/is/image/dmqualcommprod/deloitte-thumbnail?$QC_Responsive$&fmt=png-alpha) **Deloitte AI Solutions for Development** Explore Deloitte's on-device AI services that bring faster, more secure AI experiences by distributing workloads between devices and the cloud. [Discover solutions](https://www.qualcomm.com/) - ![](https://s7d1.scene7.com/is/image/dmqualcommprod/qualcomm-ai-hub-thumbnail?fmt=webp-alpha&qlt=85&wid=1800&fit=fit,1) **Qualcomm® AI Hub** Build powerful on-device ML solutions with Qualcomm’s ecosystem of model makers, cloud providers, runtime, and SDK partners. [Explore tools](https://aihub.qualcomm.com/) - ![](https://s7d1.scene7.com/is/image/dmqualcommprod/device-cloud-thumbnail?$QC_Responsive$&fmt=png-alpha) **Qualcomm® Device Cloud** Our cloud platform provides remote access to devices powered by Snapdragon and Qualcomm® platforms, providing smooth and efficient application testing. [Manage devices](https://qdc.qualcomm.com/unauthorized) Keep your organization ahead of the AI curve Interested in developing AI features on your devices? Get technical support from our AI leads and learn how to deploy custom AI solutions internally. [Contact our AI Team](https://www.qualcomm.com/) ¹ NPU performance is based on UL Procyon AI Computer Vision score on Windows 11 OS, run in September 2025. Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme (X2E-96-100) was tested using a Qualcomm reference design. Intel Core Ultra 9 285H was tested using an ASUS Zephyrus G16 (GU605CP). Intel Core Ultra 9 288V was tested using an Acer Swift 16 AI OLED (SF16- 51T-98SE). AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 was tested using an ASUS Vivobook S14 (M5406). Apple M4 was tested using an Apple MacBook Air 15" (MC7A4HN/A) ² Battery life varies significantly based on device, settings, usage, and other factors. ³ Performance & device temperature measured while running UL Procyon AI Computer Vision on the NPU In run in Windows 11 in October 2024. Snapdragon X Elite (X1E-80-100) was tested using a Dell XPS 13 (9345). The Intel Core Ultra 7 256V was tested using a Dell XPS 13 (9350). On battery performance measured on “Balanced” Power Mode in Windows and “Optimized” in Dell Power Manager for both devices. Power, thermal, performance comparison reflects results based on measurements and hardware instrumentation of given devices.