Samsung recently unveiled its Galaxy Book 4 series globally, but there's a new arrival on the scene that's caught attention - the Samsung Galaxy Book 4 Edge. This mysterious newcomer has made an appearance on the Geekbench benchmarking platform, teasing some intriguing details about the upcoming device.
Samsung Galaxy Book 4 Edge Specifications
The Galaxy Book 4 Edge surprises with Qualcomm's latest Snapdragon X Elite processor coupled with a substantial 16GB of RAM, all while operating on Windows 11 Home (64-bit).
The benchmark not only reveals Samsung's collaboration with Qualcomm for laptops but also suggests a delay in deploying Samsung's Exynos chips for larger devices. This move seems sensible as Samsung is presently concentrating on optimizing the Exynos line for smartphones.
Impressive Performance Metrics
The Galaxy Book 4 Edge, powered by the Snapdragon X Elite, impresses with Geekbench 6.2.2. scores of 2,706 points in single-core and an outstanding 12,646 points in multi-core tests, showcasing its robust performance capabilities.
When compared, the Snapdragon X Elite surpasses Apple's M1 and M2 chips but falls short against the newer M3 (excluding the M Pro line).
Qualcomm's Chip in the Market
A direct comparison between the Snapdragon X Elite and Apple's M-series chips is complex due to the inherent differences between Windows 11 on ARM and MacOS. Apple's superior software optimization for its M-chips gives it an advantage, highlighting the significance of real-world performance beyond benchmarks.
Rumors suggest that Qualcomm's new chip might feature in Microsoft's upcoming Surface Laptop 6 and Surface Pro 10, potentially positioning Samsung as a direct rival to Microsoft's established Surface lineup.
Samsung's Strategic Partnership
Samsung's decision to collaborate with Qualcomm for its premium laptop lineup, including the Galaxy Book 4 Edge, is unexpected, considering Qualcomm's recent foray into the consumer PC chip market.
