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Qualcomm previews updates for laptops powered by Snapdragon X Series processors

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At Snapdragon Summit 2024, the company gave more details about the features, compatibility, and future of Copilot+ PCs. Learn more

The annual event promoted by Qualcomm, in Maui, Hawaii, brought together several programmers and representatives of media outlets about technology. During the three-day event, the company brought updates to machines with processors Snapdragon X Series, with the promise of leading the market segment. Find out more.

Performance and economy in the Snapdragon X Series

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Snapdragon X Processor Plus. Photo: Reproduction

Among the new features announced at the conference, Qualcomm expects its processors to deliver more performance while saving power with the series Snapdragon X Series, with the line Snapdragon X Elite e Snapdragon X Plus.

Compared to the processors of the Intel and AMD, the line Snapdragon X Series stands out for its superior energy efficiency, providing greater battery life for notebooks, increasing performance. This is especially advantageous for everyday tasks, such as multitasking and intensive use of artificial intelligence (AI). Another important differential of the Snapdragon X Series is native 5G and Wi-Fi 7 connectivity, making the devices ideal for those who need mobility and high connectivity, something that is not yet so widely explored by traditional competitors, in relation to 5G mobile connectivity.

Additionally, performance on workloads involving AI and Machine Learning is optimized, reflecting the company's focus on Qualcomm in improving these areas, which puts the line Snapdragon X Series as an excellent option for users looking for notebooks with balanced performance and a more efficient user experience. The company shared new benchmarks of your Snapdragon X Elite and Oryon CPU 2nd generation, which show superior performance to Intel and AMD.

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Qualcomm is betting on the new series of Snapdragon processors to lead the market. Photo: Reproduction/ Qualcomm

According to Sriram Dixit, Director of Engineering at Qualcomm, Intel did not offer a level playing field when releasing its benchmarks for Lunar Lake. In the tests presented, the Qualcomm compared the Snapdragon X1E-84-100 with the Core Ultra 7 256V from Intel.

The manufacturer reported a performance difference of up to 10% in single-core tests on Geekbench, with this margin increasing to 62% in multi-core tests. In addition, the company highlighted the greater energy efficiency of its Snapdragon platform compared to its competitor.

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Qualcomm promises superior performance to its competitors. Photo: Reproduction/ Qualcomm

New Features for Copilot+ PCs

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New features for Copilot were announced by Qualcomm. Photo: Disclosure.

The program Copilot+ PCs, launched in 2023 through Qualcomm partners with Microsoft, strengthens ties between technology giants for ARM notebooks with Windows, integrating the new platform Snapdragon X Series. Among the main advances announced at the time was the inclusion of an NPU (Neural Processing Unit) that optimizes artificial intelligence tasks, offering 2,6x higher performance per watt than Apple M3 and 5,4x compared to Intel CoreUltra 7 (Lunar Lake), with 60% lower power consumption. This guarantees greater battery life, with up to 20 hours of autonomy.

It’s a new era for PCs, and our collaboration with Microsoft combines the power of the Snapdragon X Series with the power of Copilot+ to deliver breakthrough AI capabilities that are redefining the personal computing experience – all with industry-leading performance and multi-day battery life. Today, our global OEM partners launched the first Copilot+ PCs exclusively powered by the Snapdragon X Series in a variety of form factors and at multiple price points.

Alex Katouzian, Group General Manager, Mobile, Compute & XR at Qualcomm
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Alex Katouzian, during the Qualcomm Summit. Image: Reproduction

Devices equipped with the Copilot+ are available in models such as the Vivobook S 15 from ASUS and the Yoga Slim 7x from Lenovo, which use the chips Snapdragon X Elite and X Plus. Qualcomm is still preparing support for the operating system Linux, expanding the possibilities for developers and users who prefer this working environment.

Here are the topics highlighting the benefits of ASUS Vivobook S 15, relating the use of Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite processor and the program Copilot+ PC:

    • The Vivobook S 15 is equipped with a NPU of 45 TOPS, enabling advanced AI tasks to be performed faster and more efficiently.
    • Resources like the Recall and Cocreator, exclusive to the next update of Windows 11, use AI to increase efficiency. The Recall retrieves important information with ease, while the Cocreator uses generative AI to create images from sketches.
    • Being part of the program Copilot+ PC, the Vivobook S 15 is designed to deliver a superior personal assistant experience.
    • The Vivobook S 15 features a screen OLED Lumina 15,6-inch display with resolution of 2,8K (2880 x 1620), 120 Hz refresh rate and maximum brightness of 600 nits. This setup provides a crisp, fluid visual experience, perfect for creating, editing, or consuming content.
      • The device comes with up to 32GB of LPDDR5X RAM and storage options ranging from 512GB and 1TB PCIe 4.0 SSD, which ensures speed in executing tasks and space to store large volumes of data.
      • Equipped with stereo sound optimized by Harman Kardon and spatial sound technology Dolby Atmos, the Vivobook S 15 delivers an immersive audio experience, perfect for video conferencing, presentations and entertainment.

      Greater support for games

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        A processor nightmare, Cyberpunk 2077 is supported by the Snapdragon X Elite. Photo: Reproduction/ Cyberpunk 2077.

        Equipped with a Orion CPUs second generation and a GPU Adreno enhanced, the chip offers up to 45% more CPU performance and 40% more GPU performance. These numbers translate into a significantly greater capacity to run games with complex graphics, without performance drops or crashes, ensuring fluidity and speed even in the most demanding titles.

        In addition to the increase in graphics power, the Snapdragon X Elite It also improves support for Artificial Intelligence technologies, enabling real-time optimizations during gameplay, such as automatic graphics enhancement and performance adaptation based on game needs.

        Among the famous titles that have already been adapted for ARM processors are The Witcher 3 e Cyberpunk 2077, games that demand cutting-edge performance and benefit from Snapdragon's exclusive optimizations.

        Currently, the total number of games supported by devices with processors Snapdragon X Series exceeds 100 titles, including both strategy games and major RPG and multiplayer franchises, serving genres of millions of players.

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        Notebooks equipped with Qualcomm's top-of-the-line processors. Photo: Bruno Martinez/ Showmetech

        Asus Vivobook S 15

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        Asus Vivobook S 15. Photo: (Reproduction/ASUS)

        O Asus Vivobook S 15 is one of the first notebooks in Brazil to incorporate the Snapdragon X Elite. This model combines high performance with a stylish and portable design. Based on the powerful processor, its main features can be highlighted:

          • The Vivobook S 15 is equipped with a NPU of 45 TOPS, enabling advanced AI tasks to be performed faster and more efficiently. This translates into improvements in automation and workflow optimization, especially through Copilot+ PC.
          • Resources like the Recall and Cocreator, exclusive to the next update of Windows 11, use AI to increase efficiency. The Recall retrieves important information with ease, while the Cocreator uses generative AI to create images from sketches.
          • Being part of the program Copilot+ PC, the Vivobook S 15 is designed to deliver a superior personal assistant experience, with the Copilot running locally on the device. This ensures faster response and greater accuracy in recommendations and suggestions.
          • The Vivobook S 15 features a screen OLED Lumina 15,6-inch display with resolution of 2,8K (2880 x 1620), 120 Hz refresh rate and maximum brightness of 600 nits. This setup provides a crisp, fluid visual experience, perfect for creating, editing, or consuming content.
            • The device comes with up to 32GB of LPDDR5X RAM and storage options ranging from 512GB and 1TB PCIe 4.0 SSD, which ensures speed in executing tasks and space to store large volumes of data.
            • Equipped with stereo sound optimized by Harman Kardon and spatial sound technology Dolby Atmos, the Vivobook S 15 delivers an immersive audio experience, perfect for video conferencing, presentations and entertainment.
            • O Windows 11 No. Vivobook S 15 takes full advantage of the Qualcomm processor and NPU to run the system and Copilot natively and flawlessly, ensuring an optimized experience.
            • O Vivobook S 15 debut with the app StoryCube, an AI tool that helps you sort, edit, and manage media files like RAW photos and videos.

              Technical sheet:

              SpecificationsDetails
              Model and colorASUS Vivobook S 15 (S5507QA)Cool Silver
              Operational systemWindows 11 Home – ASUS recommends Windows 11 Pro for business
              Windows 11 Pro – ASUS recommends Windows 11 Pro for business
              ProcessorSnapdragon® Qualcomm® AI Engine up to 1 total TOPs
              Snapdragon® X Plus X1P 64 100 Processor 3.4GHz (42MB Cache, up to 3.4GHz, 10 cores, 12 Threads); Qualcomm® AI Engine up to 75 total TOPs
              RecordersQualcomm® Adreno™ GPU
              Neural ProcessorQualcomm® Hexagon™ NPU 45TOPs
              Fabric15.6-inch, 3K (2880 x 1620) OLED, 16:9 aspect ratio, 0.2ms response time, 120Hz refresh rate, 600nits peak brightness HDR, 100% DCI-P3 color gamut, 1,000,000:1, VESA CERTIFIED HDR True Black 600 Display, 1.07 Billion Colors, Bright Screen, 70% Less Harmful Blue Light, TÜV Rheinland Certified, SGS Eye Care Display, Non-Touch Screen, (Screen-to-Body Ratio)89%
              Memory16GB LPDDR5X on board
              Maximum total system memory up to: 16GB
              32GB LPDDR5X on board
              Maximum total system memory up to: 32GB
              Storage2GB M.4.0 NVMe™ PCIe® 512 SSD
              2TB M.4.0 NVMe™ PCIe® 1 SSD
              Input/Output Ports2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A
              2x USB 4.0 Gen 3 Type-C with display/power delivery support
              1x HDMI 2.1 TMDS
              1x 3.5mm Combo Audio Connector
              Micro SD card reader
              Keyboard and Touchpad1-Zone RGB Backlit Chiclet Keyboard with Numeric, 1,5mm Key Travel, Precision Touchpad, With Copilot Key
              CameraFHD camera with IR function to support Windows Hello
              With privacy shutter
              AudioSmart Amp Technology
              built-in speaker
              Built-in array microphone
              harman/kardon (Main) with Cortana support
              Network and CommunicationWi-Fi 7(802.11be) (Tri-band)2*2 + Bluetooth® 5.4 Wireless Card (*Bluetooth® version may change with operating system version.)
              Battery70WHrs, 3S1P, 3-cell Li-ion
              Power supplyType C, 90W AC Adapter, Output 20V DC, 4.5A, 90W, Input: 100~240V AC 50/60Hz universal
              Shot put1.42 kg (3.13 lbs)
              Dimensions (L x D x H)35.26 x 22.69 x 1.47 ~ 1.59 cm (13.88″ x 8.93″ x 0.58″ ~ 0.63″)
              Integrated ApplicationsStoryCube
              MyASUS
              ScreenXpert
              GlideX
              Information contained on the manufacturer's official website

              Check out more details in this Showmetech review.

              Lenovo ThinkPad T14s

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              Lenovo ThinkPad T14s. Photo: Victor Pacheco/ Showmetech

              A Lenovo integrated the Snapdragon X Elite on ThinkPad T14s, aiming to meet the needs of the corporate environment. This notebook stands out for:

              • The processor Snapdragon X Elite, equipped with 12 cores, guarantees high performance for various business applications.
              • With NPU up to 45 TOPS, AI task processing is significantly accelerated, allowing the Copilot use computing power to perform complex functions more efficiently and quickly.
              • As part of the program Copilot+ PC, the ThinkPad T14S has the ability to run the Windows 11 with the assistant Copilot running locally. This enables a more agile and reliable virtual assistant experience.
              • Copilot takes advantage of the NPU and Snapdragon’s ARM architecture to deliver personalized support such as task automation, contextual suggestions, and enhancing enterprise workflows.
              • the battery of up to 30 hours It is a crucial advantage for those who need mobility and durability. With fast charging (80% in 60 minutes), you can keep your notebook always ready for intense work.
              • The ThinkPad T14S is future-proof with Wi-Fi 7 and support to 5G chip, ensuring high internet speed and remote access anywhere.
              • The screen 14 inch WUXGA with anti-reflective coating, 400 nits peak brightness and certification low blue light offers visual comfort, even during long periods of use.
              • The improved visualization also contributes to better interaction with the Copilot, as the high-definition screen makes it easier to perform visual tasks.
              • With two inputs USB-C Thunderbolt 4, the ThinkPad T14S supports fast charging and video streaming, allowing you to connect multiple displays or accessories.
              • With up to 64GB LPDDR5X RAM e 2TB PCIe 4.0 SSD, the ThinkPad T14S offers great processing and storage capacity.
              • This enables Copilot to effectively manage information and perform tasks that involve large amounts of data, such as complex analysis and AI modeling.
              • The ThinkPad T14S is optimized for Windows 11, and your processor Snapdragon X Elite ensures a native experience without emulation.

              Technical sheet:

              SpecificationsDetails
              Model and colorASUS Vivobook S 15 (S5507QA)Cool Silver
              Operational systemWindows 11 Home – ASUS recommends Windows 11 Pro for business
              Windows 11 Pro – ASUS recommends Windows 11 Pro for business
              ProcessorSnapdragon® Qualcomm® AI Engine up to 1 total TOPs
              Snapdragon® X Plus X1P 64 100 Processor 3.4GHz (42MB Cache, up to 3.4GHz, 10 cores, 12 Threads); Qualcomm® AI Engine up to 75 total TOPs
              RecordersQualcomm® Adreno™ GPU
              Neural ProcessorQualcomm® Hexagon™ NPU 45TOPs
              Fabric15.6-inch, 3K (2880 x 1620) OLED, 16:9 aspect ratio, 0.2ms response time, 120Hz refresh rate, 600nits peak brightness HDR, 100% DCI-P3 color gamut, 1,000,000:1, VESA CERTIFIED HDR True Black 600 Display, 1.07 Billion Colors, Bright Screen, 70% Less Harmful Blue Light, TÜV Rheinland Certified, SGS Eye Care Display, Non-Touch Screen, (Screen-to-Body Ratio)89%
              Memory16GB LPDDR5X on board
              Maximum total system memory up to: 16GB
              32GB LPDDR5X on board
              Maximum total system memory up to: 32GB
              Storage2GB M.4.0 NVMe™ PCIe® 512 SSD
              2TB M.4.0 NVMe™ PCIe® 1 SSD
              Input/Output Ports2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A
              2x USB 4.0 Gen 3 Type-C with display/power delivery support
              1x HDMI 2.1 TMDS
              1x 3.5mm Combo Audio Connector
              Micro SD card reader
              Keyboard and Touchpad1-Zone RGB Backlit Chiclet Keyboard with Numeric, 1,5mm Key Travel, Precision Touchpad, With Copilot Key
              CameraFHD camera with IR function to support Windows Hello
              With privacy shutter
              AudioSmart Amp Technology
              built-in speaker
              Built-in array microphone
              harman/kardon (Main) with Cortana support
              Network and CommunicationWi-Fi 7(802.11be) (Tri-band)2*2 + Bluetooth® 5.4 Wireless Card (*Bluetooth® version may change with operating system version.)
              Battery70WHrs, 3S1P, 3-cell Li-ion
              Power supplyType C, 90W AC Adapter, Output 20V DC, 4.5A, 90W, Input: 100~240V AC 50/60Hz universal
              Shot put1.42 kg (3.13 lbs)
              Dimensions (L x D x H)35.26 x 22.69 x 1.47 ~ 1.59 cm (13.88″ x 8.93″ x 0.58″ ~ 0.63″)
              Integrated ApplicationsStoryCube
              MyASUS
              ScreenXpert
              GlideX
              Information contained on the manufacturer's official website

              Check out more details in this Showmetech review.

              If you're looking for a notebook that combines high performance, energy efficiency, and an immersive gaming experience, be sure to check out devices powered by the Snapdragon.

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              Text revised by Alexandre Marques in 23 / 10 / 2024.

              Sources: Persona.ai, Wccftech, Teg6, Qualcomm.


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