Qualcomm Unveils Snapdragon X Plus: A Leap Forward in Mobile Computing Performance and Efficiency

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. has just elevated the benchmark for mobile computing with the introduction of the Snapdragon X Plus to its esteemed Snapdragon X Series platform portfolio.

This latest innovation showcases the Qualcomm Oryon™ CPU, a custom-built processor that not only outpaces competitors by up to 37% in CPU performance but also manages to reduce power consumption by up to 54%. This unprecedented leap in processing efficiency establishes a new pinnacle in mobile computing, promising users enhanced productivity and superior efficiency.

Setting New Standards with Snapdragon X Plus

The Snapdragon X Plus is engineered to cater to the growing demands of on-device Artificial Intelligence (AI) driven applications. It boasts the Qualcomm® Hexagon™ NPU, which at 45 TOPS, stands as the world’s fastest Neural Processing Unit (NPU) for laptops. With such formidable computing innovation at its core, the Snapdragon X Plus is poised to redefine the PC industry landscape.

AI-Supercharged PCs on the Horizon

Kedar Kondap, Senior Vice President and General Manager of Compute and Gaming at Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., underscores the transformative potential of the Snapdragon X Series platforms. “Snapdragon X Plus will power AI-supercharged PCs that enable even more users to excel as radical new AI experiences emerge in this period of rapid development and deployment,” he stated. The Snapdragon X Plus’s superior CPU performance, unmatched AI capabilities, and unparalleled power efficiency collectively push the frontiers of what’s feasible in mobile computing.

Revolutionizing Applications with AI

The launch of Snapdragon X Plus was complemented by demonstrations of new AI-optimized applications and features that leverage the 45 TOPS NPU, including:

• Code Generation in Visual Studio Code from Codegen: Assisting programmers by instantly generating fresh code with on-device generative AI.
• Music Generation in Audacity using Riffusion: Enabling the creation of new music from prompts or existing tracks through on-device AI.
• Live Captions in OBS Studio: Offering automatic translation of spoken content in 100 languages into live captions in 100 languages, in real-time during livestreams, powered by Whisper on-device AI.

These applications highlight the Snapdragon X Plus’s capability to significantly enhance productivity and creativity through advanced AI-powered tools, setting new standards in the efficiency and functionality of mobile computing.

Looking Ahead

OEMs are eagerly anticipated to launch PCs powered by Snapdragon X Plus alongside devices equipped with the Snapdragon X Elite starting in mid-2024. This rollout promises to usher in a new era of high-performance, AI-supercharged PCs that are both powerful and energy-efficient, catering to the evolving needs of modern users.

The Snapdragon X Plus marks a monumental step forward in computing innovation. By redefining what is possible in mobile computing through leading CPU performance, groundbreaking AI capabilities, and exceptional power efficiency, Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. continues to lead the charge in transforming the PC industry and beyond.