Snapdragon X Elite and Snapdragon X Plus are at the forefront of a new category of devices designed to deliver unparalleled Microsoft Copilot+ PC experiences. With Snapdragon X Elite and X Plus, users can enjoy multiple days of battery life, unmatched performance, and efficiency that accelerates productivity and creativity through unique AI experiences powered by the world’s fastest NPU for laptops at 45 TOPS.
Snapdragon X Series is the Exclusive Platform to Power the Next Generation of Windows PCs with Copilot+ Today
Unveiling the First Wave of Copilot+ PCs
Today marks the announcement of the first wave of over 20 Copilot+ PCs powered by Snapdragon X Elite and Snapdragon X Plus from leading global OEMs, including Acer, ASUS, Dell, HP, Lenovo, Microsoft, and Samsung. These groundbreaking devices are available for pre-order now and will be available for purchase from major retailers starting June 18.
A New Era in Intelligent Computing
During the Copilot+ debut, Microsoft and global OEMs revealed PCs powered by Snapdragon® X Elite and Snapdragon® X Plus—devices capable of bringing the revolutionary Copilot+ experiences to life. The advanced AI technology and performance efficiency of these platforms empower this new category, transforming how users interact with their PCs. Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. and Microsoft are collectively elevating intelligent computing and redefining the PC experience.
Restoring Performance Leadership
Qualcomm Technologies is re-establishing performance leadership in the Windows PC ecosystem with the Snapdragon X Elite, which offers the highest NPU performance per watt for laptops, delivering up to 2.6X performance versus M3 and up to 5.4X versus Core Ultra 7. With the integrated Qualcomm® Hexagon™ NPU architecture, it achieves up to 24 TOPS/watt peak performance in use cases like Super Resolution. Combined with the leading Qualcomm Oryon™ CPU, Snapdragon X Elite matches competitor peak PC CPU performance using 60% less power.
Industry-Leading Performance and Efficiency
Alex Katouzian, Group General Manager, Mobile, Compute & XR at Qualcomm Technologies, stated:
“It’s a new era for the PC, and our collaboration with Microsoft combines the power of Snapdragon X Series with Copilot+ to deliver groundbreaking AI capabilities that are redefining the personal computing experience—all with industry-leading performance and multi-day battery life. Today, our global OEM partners launched the first Copilot+ PCs exclusively powered by Snapdragon X Series across various form factors and price points. We’re proud to enable this industry shift, putting Windows PCs at the forefront of technology and allowing users to push the boundaries of what’s possible in productivity, creativity, and entertainment.”
Pavan Davuluri, Corporate Vice President, Windows + Devices for Microsoft, added:
“Copilot+ PCs powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X Series deliver performance per watt leadership to the Windows ecosystem while also powering groundbreaking AI experiences and exceptional battery life. This is an inflection point for the Windows PC ecosystem, enabled by our deep partnership with Qualcomm. I am thrilled to launch innovative Copilot+ PC experiences and devices with Snapdragon, including Surface, which have leading performance and energy efficiency.”
Conclusion
The launch of Snapdragon X Elite and Snapdragon X Plus-powered Copilot+ PCs is a significant milestone in the evolution of personal computing. These devices are set to redefine user experiences in productivity, creativity, and entertainment. With their unmatched AI capabilities, superior performance, and exceptional battery life, Copilot+ PCs are paving the way for the future of intelligent computing.
For more details, visit Qualcomm’s official website or check out the latest updates from your preferred retailer.
