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• Qualcomm CEO Cristiano Amon took the stage ahead of IFA to unveil the expansion of the Snapdragon X Series portfolio, enabling OEMs to offer Copilot+ PCs in the $700 to $900 range.
• Snapdragon X Plus 8-core maintains performance leadership in thin and light PCs, with a custom Qualcomm Oryon CPU, and best-in-class power efficiency, giving users responsive performance and multi-day battery life.
• Consumers and enterprise users will be empowered by groundbreaking on-device AI experiences with a 45 TOPS NPU that brings Copilot+ to more devices. Snapdragon X Plus 8-core will be available from Acer, ASUS, Dell Technologies, HP, Lenovo, Samsung, with select devices available for purchase today.
Ahead of IFA 2024 (ifa-berlin.com), Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. announced the expansion of its Snapdragon X Series portfolio with the introduction of Snapdragon® X Plus 8-core, a breakthrough platform that unleashes multiday battery life, unprecedented performance and AI-powered Copilot+ experiences to even more people.
The 8-core Qualcomm Oryon™ CPU powering this Snapdragon X Plus platform enables lightning-fast responsiveness and efficiency, delivering 61% faster CPU performance while competitor peak performance requires 179% more power1. An integrated GPU and support for up to three external monitors ensures exceptional graphics and immersive visual experiences. At the heart of the Snapdragon X Plus 8-core is a powerful 45 TOPS NPU of AI processing power and leading performance per watt which, paired with the platform’s significant advancements in connectivity, will push productivity to new heights in ultra-portable designs with incredible battery life. Whether creating presentations on-the-go or videoconferencing, the versatile functionality of this platform will enable transformative experiences.
“The first and best Copilot+ PCs are powered by Snapdragon X Series platforms, launching a new generation in personal computing, made possible by our groundbreaking NPU,” said Cristiano Amon, President and Chief Executive Officer, Qualcomm Incorporated. “With Snapdragon X Plus 8-core, we are now bringing to more users these transformative AI experiences, and the best-in-class performance and unprecedented battery life of our power efficient custom Qualcomm Oryon CPU. We’re proud to be working with leading global OEMs and retail partners to expand our portfolio and enable enterprise customers and consumers.”
“We're thrilled to see the Snapdragon X Plus 8-core platform bringing the transformative power of Copilot+ to even more users worldwide,” said Rangoon Chang, Corporate Vice President, Consumer BU. “ASUS is committed to making cutting-edge technology, like the ProArt PZ13, accessible to everyone, everywhere and this partnership with Qualcomm is a significant step in that direction.”
“Qualcomm’s introduction of Snapdragon X Plus 8-core builds on the incredible energy and momentum for Copilot+ PCs that began in May. Their breakthrough platform unlocks all-day battery life, unprecedented performance and efficiency, and with the powerful NPU, brings AI-powered Windows experiences to even more people. Together, we will continue to collaborate across the Windows ecosystem with Qualcomm to push the boundaries of what is possible with Copilot+ PCs,” said Pavan Davuluri, Corporate Vice President, Windows + Devices, Microsoft
Select PCs powered by the Snapdragon X Plus 8-core will be available starting today.
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1CPU Performance is based on Geekbench v6.2 Single-Core on Windows 11 OS run in July and August 2024. Snapdragon X Plus 8-core (X1P-46-100) was tested using a Qualcomm reference design on Windows 11 OS. The Intel Core Ultra 7 155U (12-core) was tested using an Asus ZenBook S 13 (UX5304MA) laptop on Windows 11. Power and performance comparison reflects results based on measurements and hardware instrumentation of given devices.
Battery life varies significantly based on device, settings, usage and other factors.
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