Qualcomm Unveils Snapdragon X Elite: Game-changing Mobile CPU Supercharged with AI
Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. is making waves in the world of computing with the launch of the Snapdragon X Elite platform, a groundbreaking processor designed to redefine the PC experience. This new platform represents a significant leap in performance, AI capabilities, and energy efficiency, setting a new standard for premium computing.
Snapdragon X Elite
The Snapdragon X Elite platform is set to revolutionize the way we use our PCs, ushering in a new era of computing. Its standout features include:
Powerful CPU
At the heart of the Snapdragon X Elite is the custom Qualcomm Oryon CPU, offering unrivaled speed and efficiency. It provides up to twice the CPU performance compared to its competitors, all while using just one-third of the power. This impressive feat means users can expect blazing-fast processing speeds with extended battery life.
Harnessing the Power of AI
The Snapdragon X Elite is built to be a powerhouse for AI processing. It can handle generative AI models with over 13 billion parameters on-device. This translates to 4.5 times faster AI processing compared to other options in the market. The future of intelligent and power-intensive tasks on your PC is here, enabling enhanced productivity, creativity, and immersive entertainment experiences from anywhere.
Powerful on-device AI experiences will enable seamless multitasking and new intuitive user experiences, empowering consumers and businesses alike to create and accomplish more.
Kedar Kondap, Senior Vice President & General Manager of Compute & Gaming at Qualcomm Technologies
Snapdragon X Elite Specifications
| Component | Specifications |
|---|---|
| CPU | Qualcomm® OryonTM CPU |
| – 64-bit Architecture | |
| – 12 cores, up to 3.8 GHz | |
| – Single and Dual-Core Boost, up to 4.3 GHz | |
| GPU | Qualcomm® AdrenoTM GPU |
| – Up to 4.6 TFLOPs | |
| – API Support: DX12 | |
| NPU | Qualcomm® HexagonTM NPU |
| – TOPs: 45 TOPs | |
| – Micro NPU on the Qualcomm® Sensing Hub | |
| Memory | Memory Type: LPDDR5x |
| – Transfer rate: 8533 MT/s | |
| – Capacity: Up to 64 GB | |
| – Bandwidth: 136 GB/s | |
| – Bit Width: 16-bit | |
| – Number of Channels: 8 | |
| Storage | SD: SD v3.0 |
| SSD/NVMe Interface: NVMe SSD over PCIe Gen 4 | |
| UFS: UFS 4.0 | |
| Process | Process Node: 4nm |
| Display | Display Processing Unit (DPU) Name: |
| Qualcomm® AdrenoTM DPU | |
| – Max. On-Device Display Resolution: eDP v1.4b, up to UHD120 HDR10 | |
| – Max. External Display Resolution: DP v1.4 – 3 displays, up to UHD60 HDR10, 2 displays 5K60 | |
| VPU | Video Processing Unit (VPU) Name: |
| Qualcomm® AdrenoTM VPU | |
| – Encode: 4K60 10-bit encode – H.264, HEVC (H.265), AV1 | |
| – Decode: 4K120 10-bit decode – H.264, HEVC (H.265), VP9, AV1 | |
| – Concurrency: 4K60 decode – H.264, HEVC (H.265), VP9, AV1 / 2x 4K30 encode – H.264, HEVC (H.265), AV1 | |
| Camera | Image Signal Processor Name: |
| Qualcomm SpectraTM ISP | |
| – Dual 18-bit ISPs | |
| – Always-sensing ISP | |
| Dual Camera: 2x 36 MP | |
| Single Camera: Up to 64 MP | |
| Video Capture: 4K HDR | |
| General Audio | Audio Technology: Qualcomm AqsticTM audio technology, Qualcomm® aptXTM Audio |
| Cellular Modem-RF | Snapdragon® X65 5G Modem-RF System |
| – Peak Download Speed: 10 Gbps | |
| – Peak Upload Speed: 3.5 Gbps | |
| – Cellular Modem-RF Specs: 1,000 MHz bandwidth (mmWave), 300 MHz bandwidth (sub-6 GHz) | |
| – Performance Enhancement Technologies: Qualcomm® Smart TransmitTM technology, Qualcomm® Wideband Envelope Tracking, Qualcomm® AI-Enhanced Signal Boost adaptive antenna tuning, Qualcomm® 5G PowerSave | |
| – Cellular Technology: 5G NR, mmWave, sub-6 GHz, Dynamic Spectrum Sharing (DSS), LTE, CBRS, HSPA, WCDMA | |
| – M.2. Interface: 5G M.2. card over PCIe Gen 3 | |
| Wi-Fi/Bluetooth® | Wi-Fi/Bluetooth System: Qualcomm® FastConnectTM 7800 System |
| – Generations: Wi-Fi 7, Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 6 | |
| – Standards: 802.11be, 802.11ax, 802.11ac, 802.11n, 802.11g, 802.11b, 802.11a | |
| – Spectral Bands: 6 GHz, 5 GHz, 2.4 GHz | |
| – Spatial Streams: Up to 4 | |
| – Peak QAM: 4K QAM | |
| – Features: Passpoint, 8×8 Sounding, TDLS, Wi-Fi QoS Management, Wi-Fi Optimized Connectivity, Wi-Fi Location, OFDMA (UL/DL), Miracast, Target Wake Time, Voice-Enterprise, MU-MIMO (UL/DL), Multi-Link Operation (MLO), High-band Simultaneous (HBS) | |
| Bluetooth | – Specification Version: Bluetooth 5.4 |
| – Bluetooth Connection Technology: Bluetooth LE | |
| – M.2. Interface: WiFi M.2. card over PCIe Gen 3 | |
| USB | – USB Specification Version: USB 4.0 |
| – Interface Type: 3x USB-C | |
| – 3x USB4, 2x USB3.2 Gen2, 1x eUSB2 |
Users can expect PCs powered by the Snapdragon X Elite to hit the market from leading OEMs starting in mid-2024. This eagerly anticipated launch promises to deliver a superior computing experience, bringing performance, efficiency, and AI capabilities to the forefront of the PC landscape. With multiple days of battery life and intelligent AI support, the Snapdragon X Elite aims to redefine the way we interact with our PCs.
Qualcomm’s commitment to innovation has resulted in the creation of the Snapdragon X Elite, a processor that will shape the future of computing. More details are expected to pop up soon so stay tuned for that.
Pokdepinion: They’re making some bold claims, and that make piques my curiosity. Would definitely like to see how powerful it truly is so let’s hope we get to review a machine that uses the same chip sooner rather than later.
