Qualcomm is set to unveil the newest member of its Snapdragon series, a scaled-down variant of the current Snapdragon X Plus, at a press conference on September 4 during the IFA 2024 event in Berlin.
This announcement, spearheaded by Qualcomm CEO Cristiano Amon, will introduce the market to the first 8-core processor utilizing the Oryon architecture. This processor specifically aims at the CoPilot+ notebook segment, with a price point under $800.
A Budget-Friendly Take on the 10-core X Elite
The Snapdragon X Plus (model X1P-42-100) is anticipated to be a cost-effective alternative to the Snapdragon X Elite and the existing 10-core X Plus. It comes equipped with an 8-core Oryon CPU built on a 4nm process. This chip is crafted to strike a balance between performance and affordability, making it suitable for mid-range laptops favored by budget-minded consumers.
Reports suggest that the Snapdragon X Plus will achieve clock speeds of up to 3.4GHz on a single core and 3.2GHz across multiple cores. It features an Adreno GPU variant, providing 1.7 TFLOPS of processing power. Although this is less than the flagship models' 3.8 TFLOPS, it should still suffice for general graphics tasks.
Key Specifications and Features
In terms of memory, the Snapdragon X Plus supports LPDDR5X RAM with a total cache capacity of 30MB, as opposed to the 42MB available in the higher-end X Plus versions.
Moreover, the chip will retain several essential features from its pricier counterparts, including the Qualcomm Hexagon NPU, delivering 45 TOPS of AI capabilities, and the Always-Sensing ISP, which enhances camera processing.
Connectivity options remain strong, featuring Wi-Fi 7 and 5G support, ensuring that devices powered by the Snapdragon X Plus are aligned with the latest in wireless technology. Additionally, the chip can support up to three external 4K displays at 60Hz, catering to users interested in developing a more complex desktop setup.
