Although the Snapdragon X series processors have been available for some time, they haven't gained much traction in the mini PC market. Qualcomm did announce a model that was up for pre-order, but shortly after orders began, the company decided to cancel it. Since then, Qualcomm has remained largely silent on this front.
New Developments with Geekom
Recently, a leak from Weibo indicated that Geekom is working on a Snapdragon X Elite mini PC. This device is expected to be part of a new series called QS, but details on its internal components were sparse in that initial report. However, a subsequent leak from a Spanish site named El Chapuzas Informatico has provided more comprehensive information about the system's specifications.
Specifications and Features
According to the latest leak, the Geekom QS1 Pro will be equipped with the Snapdragon X Elite X1E-80-100 processor. This high-end chip boasts 12 Oryon cores. Although one drawback of this processor is the lack of developer support, the X Elite series is known for its impressive power efficiency.
The leak also indicates that the QS1 Pro will come with a maximum of 64 GB of RAM and a 2 TB PCIe Gen 4 SSD, specifically the 2 TB Samsung 990 Pro, which is currently priced at $159.99 on Amazon. Furthermore, it is expected to feature several ports, including three USB 3.2 Gen 2, one USB 4, one DisplayPort 1.4, and one HDMI 2.0.
Pricing Insights
While Geekom hasn't officially unveiled the QS1 Pro yet, speculation suggests that this Snapdragon X Elite mini PC could be priced between €700 and €800. This pricing is similar to what laptops featuring the same processor typically cost. However, an AMD Strix Point mini PC might provide superior performance for a comparable price.
