At Snapdragon Summit, Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. today announced the most powerful computing processor it has ever created for the PC: Snapdragon X Elite. This groundbreaking platform ushers in a new era of premium computing by delivering a massive leap forward with best-in-class CPU performance, leading on-device AI inferencing, and one of the most efficient processors in a PC with up to multiple days of battery life.As AI transforms how we interact with our PCs, Snapdragon X Elite is designed to support the intelligent and power-intensive tasks of the future that will enable powerful productivity, rich creativity, and immersive entertainment experiences from anywhere.
Qualcomm's latest chip is constructed using TSMC's 4-nanometer process technology and is based on a single die design. This chip features 12 Oryon cores, labeled as "high-performance," with each core capable of reaching frequencies up to 3.8 GHz. Qualcomm has further highlighted that a boost frequency of up to 4.3 GHz is achievable for single or dual cores. These cores are organized into three distinct clusters, each containing four cores on the die. In terms of memory, the chip supports up to 64GB of LPDDR5x RAM, offering a memory bandwidth of up to 136 GB/s. Additionally, the chip incorporates a total cache of 42MB.
| Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite | |
|---|---|
| Process technology | TSMC 4nm |
| CPU Cores | Qualcomm Oryon, 12-cores, up to 3.8 GHz Single and dual-core boost up to 4.3 GHz |
| GPU Cores | Qualcomm Adreno, up to 4.6 TFLOPs |
| NPU | Qualcomm Hexagon, 45 TOPs, Micro nPU on the Qualcomm Sensing Hub |
| Memory | Up to 64GB LPDDR5x-8533 |
| Storage | NVMe SSD over PCIe Gen 4, UFS 4.0, SD v3.0 |
| Camera | Qualcomm Spectra ISP, UP to 64MP single camera, Dual camera 2x 36 MP, 4K HDR video capture |
| Cellular | Snapdragon X65 5G Modem |
| Connectivity | Qualcomm FastConnect 7800; Wi-Fi 7, Wi-fi 6E, Wi-FI 6, Bluetooth 5.4 |
"Snapdragon X Elite represents a dramatic leap in innovation for computing as we deliver our new, custom Qualcomm Oryon CPU for super-charged performance that will delight consumers with incredible power efficiency and take their creativity and productivity to the next level," said Kedar Kondap, Senior Vice President & General Manager of Compute & Gaming, Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. "Powerful on-device AI experiences will enable seamless multitasking and new intuitive user experiences, empowering consumers and businesses alike to create and accomplish more." PCs powered by Snapdragon X Elite are expected mid-2024.
Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 to Bring Generative AI to the Next Wave of Flagship Smartphones
The Snapdragon 8 Gen 3—a true titan of on-device intelligence, premium-tier performance, and power efficiency. As the premium Android smartphone SoC leader, Qualcomm Technologies' latest processor will be adopted for flagship devices by global OEMs and smartphone brands including ASUS, Honor, iQOO, MEIZU, NIO, Nubia, OnePlus, OPPO, realme, Redmi, RedMagic, Sony, vivo, Xiaomi, and ZTE.
"Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 infuses high-performance AI across the entire system to deliver premium-level performance and extraordinary experiences to consumers. This platform unlocks a new era of generative AI enabling users to generate unique content, help with productivity, and other breakthrough use cases." said Chris Patrick, senior vice president and general manager of mobile handsets, Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. "Each year, we set out to design leading features and technologies that will power our latest Snapdragon 8-series mobile platform and the next generation of flagship Android devices. The Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 delivers."
