Qualcomm's ARM-based Snapdragon X Elite and Snapdragon X Plus laptops began shipping earlier this year, showcasing outstanding battery life and enhanced power efficiency. Recently, details about the upcoming “Snapdragon X2” CPUs have emerged online.
New High-End Version Discovered
The company is currently getting ready to test the X2 CPUs, and WinFuture has reportedly uncovered “the first evidence of a new high-end version.” All models of the 12-core Snapdragon X Elite share the same internal model number, “SC8380XP.” However, a new chip with the model number “SC8480XP” has been found in databases, which is expected to be named “Snapdragon X2 Elite.”
Early Testing Insights
WinFuture further discloses that Qualcomm began testing early prototypes of the “SC8480XP” chip, codenamed “Project Glymur,” back in July and August of this year. Unfortunately, specific performance numbers are not available at this time.
At this point, there is no information regarding the clock speed or the number of cores in the SC8480XP. The codename “Glymur” suggests substantial improvements, as it refers to the second-highest waterfall in Iceland. Historically, Qualcomm has typically chosen names based on locations in Hawaii for its smartphone and PC processors, so this shift in naming could indicate something significant.
Expected Development Timeline
Qualcomm aims to complete the development of “Project Glymur” or the “SC8480XP” by 2025. The current Snapdragon X Elite series emphasizes single-core CPU performance, while its multi-core and graphics capabilities lag behind those of the Apple M4. The introduction of the X Elite and X Plus chips for Windows PCs has prompted Intel and AMD to develop processors that integrate stronger CPUs, GPUs, and NPUs.
Qualcomm is likely to leverage this momentum to compete more effectively with the latest Apple Silicon, focusing on both computational power and energy efficiency.
