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During IFA 2024, a Qualcomm Technologies has revealed the expansion of its Snapdragon X Series portfolio with the launch of the Snapdragon X Plus 8 Cores. The new processor delivers long battery life, exceptional performance and experiences for Copilot+ PCs powered by AI. Since this is an entry-level model, the intention is to increase adoption of Copilot+ PCs. Check it out!
CPU
A Qualcomm Oryon CPU It is a high-performance processor designed with a 64-bit architecture, which provides greater efficiency and processing capacity for demanding tasks, such as those involving new AI technologies.
Composed by 8 nuclei, this CPU is capable of operating at frequencies of up to 4.0 GHz, ensuring robust performance for both tasks Single-core as multithreaded. The design multithreaded, including, allows the processor to manage multiple tasks simultaneously, optimizing energy efficiency and overall system performance.
This hybrid core configuration offers a balance between maximum performance and energy efficiency, adapting to the specific needs of each application. The processor also has a total cache of 30 MB, which further improves quick access to frequently used data, contributing to agile and responsive performance.
GPU
In the visual part, the Qualcomm Adreno GPU is a processing unit included to provide high graphics performance. With specific versions such as the X1P-46-100 and X1P-42-100, this GPU is capable of reaching up to 2.1 TFLOPS and 1.7 TFLOPS (acronym for Teraflops, a measure of processing power), respectively, making it ideal for graphics-intensive tasks such as high-resolution gaming, video rendering, and augmented and virtual reality applications. The Adreno GPU architecture is optimized for energy efficiency, allowing notebooks to enjoy high graphics performance without compromising battery life as much.
NPU
Already in NPU (Neural Processing Unity or Neural Processing Unit), we have here the Qualcomm Hexagon, a crucial component for devices that require advanced artificial intelligence processing — as is the case with Copilot+ PCs.
With a capacity of 45 TOPS (trillions of operations per second), this NPU is designed to handle intensive AI tasks such as speech recognition, image processing, and machine learning quickly and efficiently.
In addition to the main NPU, the Qualcomm Sensing Hub incorporates a Dual Micro NPU, designed for low-power AI tasks. This micro NPU is used to process sensory data and perform continuous low-power tasks such as pattern recognition and voice commands with low battery impact.
Connectivity
Connectivity in devices Qualcomm is advanced and comprehensive, including the new Snapdragon X Plus 8 Cores, standing out for its support for the system Qualcomm Fast Connect 7800 with Wi-Fi 7, Wi-Fi 6E and Wi-Fi 6.
With up to 4 spatial streams and technologies such as MU-MIMO and Multi-Link Operation, it offers an optimized network experience. In addition, the modem Snapdragon X65 5G delivers download speeds of up to 10 Gbps and support for 5G NR, mmWave and sub-6 GHz, ensuring fast and reliable connectivity.
Copilot+ PCs, today powered exclusively by Snapdragon X Series platforms, ushered in a new generation of personal computing, powered by our groundbreaking NPU. We’re now bringing these transformative AI experiences, along with unprecedented performance and battery life, to more users around the world with 8-core Snapdragon X Plus. We’re proud to work with our global OEM partners to restore the Windows ecosystem’s performance leadership.
Cristiano Amon, President and CEO of Qualcomm Incorporated
Price and availability
You can find Copilot+ PCs with the new Snapdragon X Plus 8 Cores from US$ 799 with sales released today.
Technical specifications
| Mark | Qualcomm |
| Model | Snapdragon X Plus 8-core |
| CPU | Qualcomm Oryon CPU |
| Architecture | 64-bit |
| Nuclei | 8 cores, up to 4.0 GHz |
| Total Cache | 30 MB |
| Maximum Multithread Frequency | X1P-46-100: 3.4 GHz X1P-42-100: 3.2 GHz |
| Single-Core Boost Frequency | X1P-46-100: 4.0 GHz X1P-42-100: 3.4 GHz |
| GPU | Qualcomm Adreno GPU |
| GPU Performance | X1P-46-100: Up to 2.1 TFLOPS X1P-42-100: Up to 1.7 TFLOPS |
| NPU | Qualcomm Hexagon NPU |
| NPU Performance | 45 TOPS |
| Micro NPU | Dual Micro NPU on Qualcomm Sensing Hub |
| Memory | Type: LPDDR5x Transfer Rate: 8448 MT/s Capacity: Up to 64 GB Bandwidth: 135 GB/s Bit Width: 16-bit Number of Channels: 8 |
| Storage | SD: SD v3.0 SSD/NVMe Interface: NVMe SSD via PCIe Gen 4 UFS: UFS 4.0 |
| Production | Process Node: 4nm |
| Display | Display Processing Unit: Qualcomm® Adreno DPU Maximum Device Resolution: eDP v1.4b, up to UHD120Hz HDR10 Maximum External Resolution: DP v1.4 – 3 displays up to UHD60Hz HDR10, 2 displays up to 5K60 or UHD120 |
| VPU | Video Processing Unit: Qualcomm Adreno VPU |
| Coding | 4K UHD 30 fps 8-bit – H.264, HEVC (H.265), AV1 |
| Decoding | 4K 30 fps 10-bit – HEVC (H.265), VP9, AV1 4K 60 fps 8-bit – H.264, HEVC (H.265) |
| Competition | 4K 30 fps 8-bit decoding + 1080p 30 fps encoding 1080p 60 fps 10-bit decoding + 1080p 30 fps encoding |
| Camera | Image Signal Processor: Qualcomm Spectra ISP Single Camera: Up to 36 MP Video Capture: 4K HDR |
| General Audio | Audio Technology: Qualcomm Aqstic and Qualcomm® aptX Audio |
| Cellular-RF Modem | Modem: Snapdragon X65 5G Modem-RF System Maximum Download Speed: 10 Gbps Maximum Upload Speed: 3.5 Gbps Specifications: Bandwidth 1,000 MHz (mmWave), 300 MHz (sub-6 GHz) Performance Enhancing Technologies: Qualcomm Smart Transmit, Qualcomm Wideband Envelope Tracking, Qualcomm AI-Enhanced Signal Boost Cellular Technology: 5G NR, Dynamic Spectrum Sharing (DSS), mmWave, sub-6 GHz, HSPA, WCDMA, LTE to CBRS, CDMA 1x, EV-DO, GSM/EDGE |
| Wi-Fi/Bluetooth® | System: Qualcomm FastConnect 7800 Mobile Connectivity Generations: Wi-Fi 7, Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 6 Standards: 802.11be, 802.11ax, 802.11ac, 802.11n, 802.11g, 802.11b, 802.11a Spectral Bands: 6 GHz, 5 GHz, 2.4 GHz Spatial Flows: Up to 4 Peak QAM: Up to 4K QAM Features: Passpoint, 8×8 Sounding, TDLS, Wi-Fi QoS Management, Wi-Fi Optimized Connectivity, Wi-Fi Location, OFDMA (UL/DL), Miracast, Target Wake Time, Voice-Enterprise, MU-MIMO (UL /DL), Multi-Link Operation (MLO), High Band Simultaneous (HBS) |
| Bluetooth | Version: Bluetooth 5.4 Connection Technology: Bluetooth LE |
| USB | Version: USB 4.0 Interface: 3 x USB4 (40Gbps), 2 x USB3.2 Gen2x1, 1x eUSB2 |
| Availability |
And you, what do you think of the news? Are you going to get your Copilot+ PC with this processor? Tell us about it Comment!
See also:
Intel Core Ultra Lunar Lake: New processors promise up to 20 hours of battery life in AI PCs
With information: Qualcomm Newsroom
reviewed by Victor Pacheco in 04 / 09 / 2024.
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