Qualcomm Snapdragon X Platform for Copilot+ PCs; Revolutionizing PC Performance and AI Experiences
Qualcomm has introduced the Snapdragon X Platform, its fourth addition to its Snapdragon X Series compute portfolio. Following the launch of the Snapdragon X Plus 8-core last year, the new platform promises exceptional performance, multi-day battery life, and enhanced Copilot+ PC experiences for a broader global audience.
Powered by an 8-core Qualcomm Oryon CPU, the Snapdragon X Platform delivers next-generation performance for PCs. Qualcomm claims it offers up to 163% faster performance at ISO-power compared to competitors, who require 168% more power at ISO-performance. With a 45 TOPS NPU, the platform efficiently powers Copilot+ PC experiences, balancing high performance with advanced intelligence.
The integrated, power-efficient GPU supports dynamic graphics, making it ideal for creating presentations, web browsing, and streaming. Snapdragon X is designed for students, freelancers, and budget-conscious users who need a reliable, high-performance laptop to match their active lifestyles.
Windows 11 on Snapdragon: Expanding AI-Driven Experiences -
The momentum for Windows 11 on Snapdragon continues to grow, now supporting over 50 AI-powered NPU experiences. These include native apps such as 20 of the most popular VPNs, 50 widely-used security and cloud storage apps, and new music-focused Digital Audio Workstations (DAWs) and Virtual Studio Technology (VST) instruments.
According to Qualcomm, native app development has tripled in the past year, with notable companies like Music AI releasing the Moises Live app exclusively for Snapdragon, leveraging the platform’s advanced NPU capabilities.
Snapdragon X Specifications -
| CPU | Qualcomm Oryon CPU, 64-bit architecture, 8 cores, up to 3.0 GHz, 30 MB Total Cache |
| GPU | Qualcomm Adreno GPU, Up to 1.7 TFLOPS |
| NPU | Qualcomm Hexagon NPU, 45 TOPS, Dual Micro NPU on the Qualcomm Sensing Hub |
| Memory | LPDDR5x, 8448 MT/s Transfer Rate, Up to 64 GB Capacity, 135 GB/s Bandwidth, 16-bit Bit Width, 8 Channels |
| Storage | SD v3.0, NVMe SSD over PCLe Gen 4 |
| Process | 4nm Process Node |
| Display | Adreno DPU, eDP v1.4b up to QHD+120 Hz HDR10 On-Device Display Resolution, DP v1.4-3 displays, up to UHD60 Hz HDR10, 2 displays up to 5K60 or UHD120 External Display Resolution |
| VPU | Adreno VPU, 4K UHD 30 fps 8-bit recording – H.264, HEVC (H.265), AVI Encode, 4K 30 fps 10-bit playback – HEVC (H.265), VP9, AVI, 4K 60 fps 8-bit playback – H.264, HEVC (H.265) Decode, 4K 30 fps 8-bit decode + 1080p 30 fps encode, 1080p 60 fps 10-bit decode + 1080p 30 fps encode Concurrency |
| Camera | Qualcomm Spectra ISP, Up to 36 MP Single Camera, 4K HDR video capture |
| Audio | Qualcomm Aqstic audio technology, Qualcomm aptX Audio |
| Cellular Modem-RF | Snapdragon X65 5G Modem-RF System, 10 Gbps Peak Download Speed, 3.5 Gbps Peak Upload Speed, 1,000 MHz bandwidth (mmWave), 300 MHz bandwidth (sub-6 GHz) Cellular Modem-RF Specs, Qualcomm Smart Transmit technology, Qualcomm Wideband Envelope Tracking, Qualcomm AI-Enhanced Signal Boost adaptive antenna tuning, Qualcomm 5G PowerSave Performance Enhancement Technologies, 5G NR, Dynamic Spectrum Sharing (DSS), mmWave, sub-6 GHz, HSPA, WCDMA, LTE support for CBRS, CDMA 1x, EV-DO, GSM/EDGE Cellular Technology |
| Connectivity | Qualcomm Fast Connect 7800 Mobile Connectivity System, Wi-Fi 7, Wi-Fi 6E Generations, 802.11be, 802.11ax, 802.11ac, 802.11n, 802.11g, 802.11b, 802.11a Standards, 6 GHz, 5 GHz, 2.4 GHz Spectral Bands, Up to 4 Spatial Streams, Up to 4K QAM Peak QAM, Passpoint, 8×8 Sounding, TDLS, Wi-Fi QoS Management, Wi-Fi Optimized Connectivity, Wi-Fi Location, OFDMA (UL/DL) Miracast, Target Wake Time, Voice-Enterprise, MU-MIMO (UL/DL), Multi-Link Operation (MLO), High Band Simultaneous (HBS) Features, Bluetooth 5.4 Specification Version, Bluetooth LE Bluetooth Connection Technology |
| Ports | USB 4.0 USB Specification Version, 3 x USB4 (40Gbps), 2 x USB 3.2 Gen2x1, 1x eUSB2 Interface Type |
Availability -
Devices featuring the Snapdragon X platform are expected to launch from top OEMs such as Acer, Asus, Dell Technologies, HP, and Lenovo in early 2025, bringing Copilot+ PCs to the market in the $600 (approximately ₹51,405) price range.
