Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite and X Plus: The Next Big Push for Windows on Arm

Qualcomm and Microsoft have been striving to make Windows on Arm a serious platform for years, and their next big swing, the Snapdragon X Elite and Snapdragon X Plus, is the most promising shot yet¹.

Specifications and Features The Snapdragon X Elite and X Plus are based on Qualcomm's new Oryon cores, which the company is betting on for more power and efficiency¹. The Snapdragon X Elite features **12 cores** running up to **3.8 GHz**, or up to **4.3 GHz** using single- and dual-core boost¹³. On the other hand, the Snapdragon X Plus has a **10-core CPU**, running up to **3.4 GHz** on all cores¹³⁴. The GPU in both processors is a Qualcomm Adreno. The Snapdragon X Elite promises up to **4.6 TFLOPS**¹³, while the Snapdragon X Plus is capable of up to **3.8 TFLOPS**²⁴. 

AI Capabilities In keeping with the times, these processors are also being touted as artificial intelligence powerhouses¹. Each carries an NPU capable of **45 trillion operations per second (TOPS)**, which Qualcomm is calling "the world's fastest NPU for laptops"¹. This means Qualcomm will offer a significant advantage over Intel's existing Core Ultra "Meteor Lake" processors and AMD's 8040-series "Hawk Point", which support 10 TOPS and 16 TOPS respectively¹. Impact on the Market If successful, the Snapdragon X Elite and X Plus could be incredibly disruptive to the x86-dominated mobile market¹. They are a chance to show off what Arm can do among Windows machines¹. Qualcomm is looking to prove what Arm can do for Windows notebooks, aiming for thin, long-lasting, powerful PCs¹. Availability The first devices with Qualcomm's new Snapdragon X Series processors — the Snapdragon X Elite and Snapdragon X Plus — are poised to ship in mid-2024¹. In conclusion, the Snapdragon X Elite and X Plus are Qualcomm's next big push in the laptop processor market. With their new Oryon cores and impressive AI capabilities, they are set to take on the likes of Apple, AMD, and Intel². 

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