With their Snapdragon X series of ARM chipsets aimed at laptops, Qualcomm has made a significant entry into the PC market. The company has provided impressive energy efficiency and performance, along with capabilities for AI tasks. There are indications that Qualcomm may be developing successors to these chipsets, which could be revealed in the near future.
Snapdragon X2 Elite & X2 Plus Development
To refresh your memory, last year Qualcomm launched the Snapdragon X Elite and Snapdragon X Plus. However, it appears that the Snapdragon X2 series might be on its way, potentially introducing a new flagship chip as well. The new Snapdragon X2 series could feature an additional “Ultra Premium” category. The Snapdragon X Elite and X Plus have certainly made waves in the market, challenging competitors like Intel and AMD.
AI Focus and Competitive Landscape
A primary emphasis of these new chipsets was AI, which was an area that other manufacturers largely overlooked. Following the Snapdragon X announcement, both Intel and AMD quickly released their own chips equipped with dedicated NPUs, allowing them to catch up with Qualcomm. While Qualcomm has faced some challenges regarding performance, leaked shipping manifests (shared by Olrak_29 on X) indicate that the Snapdragon X2 is indeed under development.
Upcoming Features and Expectations
The Snapdragon X2 name appeared alongside the “Ultra Premium” label, suggesting a more robust processor is on the horizon. For those who might not know, these upcoming chipsets will be the next generation of ARM processors, similar to their predecessors. Right now, we only have Plus and Elite options available, but a Snapdragon X Ultra variant could be introduced soon. We can look forward to enhanced performance, upgraded NPUs, and improved graphics capabilities. These chips are expected to launch later this year, as previously reported. This is all the information currently available, so stay tuned for updates.
