What is the Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 Plus?

The Snapdragon X2 Plus is a new laptop processor from Qualcomm, designed for Windows 11 Copilot+ PCs, offering enhanced AI capabilities.

How does the Snapdragon X2 Plus compare to the X2 Elite?

The X2 Plus is a more modest version of the X2 Elite, featuring fewer CPU cores and a different NPU configuration, but still offering improved performance.

What performance improvements does the Snapdragon X2 Plus offer?

It boasts up to 35% faster single-core performance and improved multi-core performance, along with an upgraded Adreno GPU with up to 29% better performance.

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Qualcomm unveils X2 Plus: AI power for laptops

5 Jan

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Summary

Snapdragon X2 Plus is a less powerful version of the X2 Elite chip.
It features a six or ten-core Oryon CPU for improved performance.
Adreno GPU sees up to 29 percent performance improvement.

Qualcomm unveils X2 Plus: AI power for laptops

Qualcomm has introduced the Snapdragon X2 Plus laptop processor, a scaled-down variant of its flagship X2 Elite chip. This processor is slated for the upcoming generation of Windows 11 Copilot+ PCs, aiming to enhance artificial intelligence capabilities.

The Snapdragon X2 Plus integrates a third-generation Qualcomm Oryon CPU, available in configurations of six or ten cores. This offers substantial performance improvements, with single-core speeds up to 35% faster and multi-core performance gains of up to 17% compared to its predecessor. The integrated Adreno GPU has also been upgraded, promising up to 29% better performance.

This release positions Qualcomm to cater to a broader range of laptop users seeking advanced AI features. The Snapdragon X2 Elite, unveiled in September, features a higher core count and an NPU capable of 80 TOPS, while the X2 Plus focuses on delivering efficient performance for mainstream AI tasks.