Snapdragon is a system-on-a-chip (SoC) processor which means it can manage more than traditional CPUs. Snapdragon processors are designed to deliver incredible experiences with premium performance across a variety of devices, including smartphones, laptops, tablets, desktops, and vehicles.

Snapdragon processors are made by Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. We’ve been making Snapdragon processors since 2006.

We named it a Snapdragon processor because of the speed and ferocity of our first generation of processors. And that speed and ferocity has been maintained ever since.

The latest Snapdragon processor for smartphones is the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor. The latest Snapdragon processors for PCs are Snapdragon X Elite and Snapdragon X Plus, which are the exclusive processors to power the next generation of Windows PCs with Microsoft Copilot+ today.

Snapdragon processors are used in:

• Smartphones
• Laptops
• Virtual reality (VR) headsets
• Augmented reality (AR) headsets
• Smart Glasses
• Cars
• Gaming handhelds
• Smartwatches
• Headphones
• Earbuds & headphones

Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 is the most recent model of Snapdragon processor intended for smartphones.

Snapdragon processors integrate multiple components like the CPU, GPU, NPU, and modem on a single chip. This integration and specific software integrations improves processing efficiency, improves power management, reduces package size and, overall, improves overall performance of the device.

Yes. Snapdragon X Elite processor is the most powerful, intelligent, and efficient processor for Windows in its class.

Intel processors are typically used in desktop PCs and servers and are based on x86 architecture. Snapdragon processors are used in mobile applications, like smartphones and laptops, and are designed with a reduced instruction set computer (RISC) architecture.

Yes, Snapdragon processors are good for gaming. Snapdragon processors include Snapdragon Elite Gaming™ Features, which improve experiences for gamers, including customization settings, improved graphics, and improved connectivity.

 There are over a billion smartphones worldwide that use Snapdragon processors. Most premium-tier and high-tier smartphones from manufacturers like Samsung, Xiaomi, OnePlus, and Vivo use Snapdragon processors.

Snapdragon processors are efficient and performant. Snapdragon processors integrate multiple components like the CPU, GPU, NPU, and modem on a single chip. This integration is called heterogenous computing and it improves processing efficiency, improves power management, reduces package size and, overall, improves overall performance of the device.

Yes, Snapdragon runs Windows. In fact, new Microsoft Copilot+PCs run exclusively on Snapdragon X Series processors today.

No. Snapdragon runs reduced instruction set computer (RISC) architecture.

Generally, yes. Most Snapdragon processors come with integrated 5G capabilities, providing fast and efficient connectivity. Some Snapdragon processors do not have a 5G model designed into the SoC, so those Snapdragon processors do not have 5G capabilities built-in. Features and functionality vary based on OEM design and implementation.

No. macOS is designed to run on Apple's hardware and processors, and there is no official support for macOS on Snapdragon processors.

Yes, Snapdragon processors support and are used in various VR devices, such as the Meta Quest 3. Snapdragon processors, such as the Snapdragon XR 2 Gen 2, are designed to handle the high-performance demands of virtual reality applications.