Ahead of IFA 2024, Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. has expanded its PC processors -- Snapdragon X Series by introducing the Snapdragon X Plus 8-core platform. This new platform aims to bring multiday battery life, improved performance, and AI-powered Copilot+ experiences to a broader audience by making it more accessible.
The Snapdragon X Plus platform is powered by the 8-core Qualcomm Oryon CPU, which offers a 61% faster CPU performance while requiring significantly less power compared to competing platforms.
The processor also comes with an integrated GPU that supports up to three external monitors. The platform also includes a 45 TOPS NPU (Neural Processing Unit) for AI processing, which enables a range of AI-driven functionalities and is optimised for performance per watt.
The Snapdragon X Plus 8-core platform is designed to deliver transformative experiences in ultra-portable devices. The AI capabilities, powered by the NPU, enhance various features, including Qualcomm's Copilot+ experiences.
These features are intended to boost productivity in tasks such as creating presentations on the go and videoconferencing.
Snapdragon X Plus 8-core laptops
To make the processor available on more devices, Qualcomm has partnered with multiple OEMs including Asus and Microsoft. We also expect the processor to power laptops from other brands as well. Select PCs powered by the Snapdragon X Plus 8-core platform are already available for purchase.
Snapdragon X Plus 8-core: Specifications
| CPU | Qualcomm Adreno GPU |
| GPU Performance | X1P-46-100: Up to 2.1 TFLOPS X1P-42-100: Up to 1.7 TFLOPS |
| NPU | Qualcomm Hexagon NPU 45 TOPS Dual Micro NPU on the Qualcomm® Sensing Hub |
| Memory | LPDDR5x, 8448 MT/s, Up to 64 GB, 135 GB/s bandwidth, 16-bit, 8 channels |
| Storage | NVMe SSD over PCIe Gen 4 UFS 4.0 SD v3.0 |
| Process Node | 4nm |
| Display | Qualcomm Adreno DPU Max On-Device Resolution: eDP v1.4b, UHD 120Hz HDR10 Max External Display Resolution: DP v1.4, 3 displays up to UHD60Hz HDR10 or 2 displays up to 5K60 or UHD120 |
| VPU (Video Processing Unit) | Qualcomm Adreno VPU Encode: 4K UHD 30 fps 8-bit Decode: 4K 30 fps 10-bit or 4K 60 fps 8-bit Concurrency: 4K 30 fps decode + 1080p 30 fps encode or 1080p 60 fps decode + 1080p 30 fps encode |
| ISP (Image Signal Processor) | Qualcomm Spectra ISP Single Camera: Up to 36 MP Video Capture: 4K HDR |
| Audio | Qualcomm Aqstic audio technology Qualcomm aptX Audio |
| Cellular Modem-RF | Snapdragon X65 5G Modem-RF System Peak Download Speed: 10 Gbps Peak Upload Speed: 3.5 Gbps Bandwidth: 1,000 MHz (mmWave), 300 MHz (sub-6 GHz) 5G NR, DSS, mmWave, sub-6 GHz, LTE, CDMA, GSM |
| Wi-Fi/Bluetooth® | Qualcomm FastConnect 7800 Wi-Fi 7, Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 6 Bluetooth 5.4, Bluetooth LE |
| USB | USB 4.0, 3 x USB4 (40Gbps) |
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