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It’s IFA 2024 again, and as such we’re seeing a lot of big names in the industry reveal some of their most interesting and upcoming hardware. Not one to miss out on all the action, Qualcomm recently announced its Snapdragon X Plus chip, an 8-core processor designed for Windows devices.
As mentioned, the chip’s 8-core structure makes it a bit different from the more powerful Snapdragon X Elite (which comes with 12 cores) and the 10-core variant of the Snapdragon X Plus. Qualcomm is confident however that the chip will be able to deliver performance, despite being designated for more lightweight and affordable machines.
Qualcomm adds that the Oryon CPU inside is able to deliver 61% faster CPU performance, compared to competing products which require 179% more power. Also included is an integrated GPU and support for up to three external monitors, as well as 45 TOPS NPU of AI processing power.
It’s also expected that the chip will help bring down prices of entry-level laptops without sacrificing too much power. It’s reported that we’ll see that 8-core Snapdragon X Plus in laptops like the upcoming Asus Vivobook S 15 and the Dell Inspiron 14, both of which are expected to launch at $899. By comparison, laptops with the Snapdragon X Elite usually go for around $1,300.
Source: GSM Arena
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