Qualcomm Technologies Inc. today announced the Snapdragon X Platform, the fourth platform to join the Snapdragon X Series compute portfolio, that has been designed to deliver performance, multiday battery life and Copilot+ PC experiences.

The Snapdragon X Platform features an eight-core Qualcomm Oryon CPU and a 45 trillion-operations-per-second NPU that Qualcomm says delivers 163% faster performance at ISO power than competitors while consuming significantly less energy. The X Platform also features an integrated power-efficient graphics processing unit that supports dynamic graphics, making it suitable for creating presentations, web browsing or streaming content.

Qualcomm is pitching Snapdragon X as an ideal solution for students, freelance workers and budget-conscious consumers who need a reliable and powerful laptop.

Alongside the announcement made at the CES consumer electronics show this week in Las Vegas, Qualcomm also unveiled mini PCs powered by the Snapdragon X Series platform. The new devices coming to market that are powered by the chip include the Lenovo Group Ltd. ThinkCentre neo 50q QC and Lenovo IdeaCentre and Mini x (1L, 10). Qualcom says they’re the first commercial and consumer desktop AI PCs powered by Snapdragon X Series processors with Copilot+ PC experiences.

The ThinkCentre neo 50q QC features 45 TOPS of NPU power to deliver exceptional performance for demanding projects while maintaining power efficiency. The other PC, the IdeaCentre Mini x, integrates Snapdragon X Plus to enhance productivity and streamline workflows, making it an ideal choice for professionals and creatives seeking smarter workplace solutions.

Additional devices powered by the Snapdragon X Platform are expected to be available from manufacturers that include Acer Inc., ASUSTek Computer Inc., Dell Technologies Inc. and HP Inc. later this year.

Windows 11 on Snapdragon

Qualcomm also took the opportunity to highlight the growing momentum of Windows 11 on Snapdragon, emphasizing its integration with advanced AI capabilities powered by the Snapdragon platform. Windows 11 on Snapdragon now supports over 50 neural processing unit-powered AI experiences, including popular virtual private networks, security apps and cloud storage applications.

The growth in support for Windows on Snapdragon has seen a threefold increase in native app development within the past year. Notable innovations highlighted by Qualcomm include the Moises Live app, a music-focused Digital Audio Workstation and Virtual Studio Technology tool, which debuted exclusively on Snapdragon-powered devices that leverage the platform’s AI-optimized NPU for enhanced performance.

“The introduction of Snapdragon X further reinforces a new wave of PC innovation and enables the latest technologies to be brought to a broader range of Copilot+ PCs,” Pavan Davuluri, corporate vice president of Windows + Devices at Microsoft, said in a statement. “With Snapdragon X, customers will continue to experience leading performance and battery life, access more innovative AI experiences and have more form factors to choose from when deciding what Copilot+ PC best fits their needs.”

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