#snapdragon x series

Qualcomm has just set a new benchmark for mobile computing with the announcement of its Snapdragon X2 Elite platform for PCs. Unveiled here in Maui, Hawaii (Editor's Note: Qualcomm flew us here for free with accommodations), the X2 Elite series boasts up to 18 cores using the third-gen Oryon CPU architecture, and a multi-core speed of up to 5.0 GHz boost frequencies, making it one of the fastest ARM-based chips for Windows PCs in 2025. The Snapdragon X2 Elite comes in three (3) configurations, with the top-end Extreme X2E-96-100 featuring 18 total cores, 12 prime cores running up to 4.4 GHz, and six performance cores at 3.6 GHz. The Snapdragon X2 features the Snapdragon X75 5G Modem-RF with peak download speeds of 10 Gbps, along with Wi-Fi 7 delivering up to 5.8 Gbps, and dual Bluetooth support for seamless wireless audio with Snapdragon Sound. The platform includes advanced security backed by Qualcomm SPU supporting Microsoft Pluton, plus Snapdragon Guardian tech for remote manageability and automatic biometric authentication. With the X2 Elite platform, Qualcomm is posing a serious challenge to x86 of Intel/AMD and Apple’s M-series. Expect more laptops, NUCs and all-in-one PCs to carry the Snapdragon X2 Elite series later this 2025. The first-ever Snapdragon X Series Southeast Asia Media Summit, held at the W Hotel in Sentosa, Singapore, the event served as a launchpad for the next generation of AI-powered personal computing devices powered by the latest Snapdragon X Series Chipset. Read more in our articles including "Qualcomm announces Snapdragon X2 Elite, 18-core SoC for PC" and "Revolutionizing Laptops: Snapdragon X Series Brings AI to Your Fingertips".