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Qualcomm teases new Snapdragon X chip designed for affordable Windows laptops

Written By JM Chavaria
Published • November 20th, 2024
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In hopes to further disrupt the PC market, Qualcomm at its investor day summit on Tuesday revealed a new lineup of Snapdragon X processors specifically designed for sub- USD 600 (~Php35K) Windows PCs.

While the company hasn’t officially confirmed the core count, rumors suggest a six-core configuration with a peak clock speed of 3.2GHz.

Despite the lower core count, the new chips will feature the same 45 TOPS NPU capability as their higher-end counterparts. This ensures that these affordable laptops will be eligible for the Copilot+ PC badge, enabling a range of AI-powered features within Windows 11.

While Intel and AMD focus on premium segments with their upcoming Lunar Lake and AI Ryzen 300 series processors, Qualcomm’s strategy is to capture a significant market share in the budget and mid-range market.

However, the company’s recent foray into the premium segment with its Snapdragon X Elite has faced challenges. Poor software and game compatibility, along with underwhelming GPU performance, have hindered adoption.

It will be interesting to see if its new Snapdragon X chips can overcome these hurdles and successfully establish its name in the sub- USD 600 segment.

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JM Chavaria

JM's highest stat is probably his curious ardor to anything tech—electronics and gaming in particular. He certainly heeds utmost regard to specsheet, visuals, and rule of thirds. If creativity and wit sometimes leave JM's system, watching films, anime and a good stroll for memes are his approved therapeutic claims.

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