At CES 2025, Qualcomm unveiled the Snapdragon X, a new system-on-chip (SoC) designed for AI PCs priced at $600 or less, featuring multi-day battery life and Copilot+ functionality.

The Snapdragon X platform boasts an eight-core Qualcomm Oryon CPU, a 45 TOPS neural processing unit (NPU), and supports advanced technologies like Bluetooth 5.4 and Wi-Fi 7.

Despite facing software compatibility challenges with Windows on its architecture, Qualcomm is determined to compete against established rivals AMD and Intel.

While Intel has introduced new chips claiming improved battery life, Qualcomm argues that its Snapdragon X maintains full power even when unplugged, unlike competitors that throttle performance.

The Snapdragon X chip features a clock speed of 2.97 GHz and targets a price point under 800 euros, making it an attractive option for budget-conscious consumers.

Qualcomm emphasizes the potential for developers to create more efficient applications that leverage the NPU-accelerated features on Snapdragon-powered devices.

For more detailed information about the Snapdragon X, Qualcomm's website provides resources, with additional announcements anticipated during CES 2025.

This launch marks the fourth model in Qualcomm's Snapdragon X series, which aims to enhance the performance and efficiency of mid-range laptops.

Major PC manufacturers, including Acer, Asus, Dell, HP, and Lenovo, are set to release laptops equipped with the Snapdragon X in the coming weeks.

Qualcomm claims that the Snapdragon X offers multi-day battery life, reportedly lasting 106% longer than comparable Intel Core i5 notebooks during streaming.

Qualcomm has reported over 60 designs for laptops powered by the Snapdragon X series in development, with expectations of over 100 releases by 2026.

The company's CEO, Cristiano Amon, is focused on expanding Qualcomm's footprint in the PC market to lessen its reliance on smartphone chips.