Qualcomm has set a new benchmark in the PC space with the launch of its Snapdragon® X2 Elite Extreme and Snapdragon® X2 Elite processors, expanding the Snapdragon X Series portfolio into what it calls the “ultra-premium tier.” These next-generation platforms are purpose-built for professionals, creators, and power users who need extreme performance without sacrificing battery life or portability. The Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme, in particular, is designed to handle the most computationally demanding workloads—ranging from agentic AI experiences to complex data analytics, advanced media editing, and even scientific research—while delivering multi-day battery life in sleek, thin-and-light Windows 11 machines.
At the heart of the X2 Elite Extreme is Qualcomm’s 3rd Gen Oryon™ CPU, which provides up to 75% faster CPU performance at equivalent power compared to competing chips. Complementing this is a new Adreno™ GPU architecture that pushes performance per watt to 2.3x over the previous generation, positioning it as an unmatched platform for both creative and professional workflows. But perhaps the most striking leap lies in the Hexagon™ NPU, which delivers a staggering 80 TOPS of AI compute—making it the world’s fastest neural processing unit for laptops. This allows PCs powered by Snapdragon X2 to run multiple concurrent AI experiences, optimize real-time productivity tasks, and fully leverage Microsoft’s Copilot+ ecosystem without thermal or energy compromises.
For users who don’t require the absolute ceiling of performance, the Snapdragon X2 Elite still provides premium multitasking and productivity capabilities with a remarkable balance of speed and efficiency. Offering up to 31% faster performance at the same power level and drawing 43% less power than its predecessor, the X2 Elite ensures longer runtimes for professionals who need dependable performance across productivity, creativity, and entertainment workloads. With both platforms, Qualcomm positions itself not just as a mobile chip leader but as the backbone for the next generation of Windows PCs, where AI acceleration, ultra-efficiency, and sustained battery performance converge.
By combining high-efficiency compute cores, industry-leading GPU and NPU designs, and a focus on sustained multi-day battery life, Qualcomm is making the case that premium PCs can be both ultra-powerful and ultra-portable. As Kedar Kondap, Qualcomm’s SVP and GM for compute and gaming, put it, the Snapdragon X2 Elite family represents “legendary leaps” in performance and AI processing, reshaping expectations of what a professional Windows PC can achieve. In an era where AI experiences are rapidly becoming the defining feature of personal computing, Qualcomm is aiming to make Snapdragon X Series synonymous with uncompromising performance and endurance.
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