Snapdragon X, the latest line of desktop ARM processors, has been unveiled by Qualcomm. These processors are notable for being built upon the cutting-edge Oryon cores, which Qualcomm acquired through its takeover of Nuvia earlier this year. An intriguing detail is that Nuvia was established by ex-Apple engineers who played a pivotal role in developing the highly acclaimed A-series processors used in iPhones and iPads.
If Snapdragon X manages to deliver comparable performance and battery life to Apple's M series processors, it could potentially disrupt the current balance of power in the market for lightweight, speedy, and energy-efficient laptops. Presently, Windows on ARM devices lag noticeably behind Apple's ARM solutions.
Both Snapdragon X and Apple M processors incorporate a dedicated neural processor, specifically designed to enhance the processing speed of artificial intelligence tasks. Qualcomm's Senior Vice President, Don McGuire, describes it as a remarkable advancement in performance and energy efficiency, enabling a new era of generative AI in various devices.
Similar to its predecessor Snapdragon 8cx, Snapdragon X will support 5G mobile networks. It's worth noting that none of the Apple devices equipped with M series processors currently offer 5G compatibility.
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