Qualcomm's Snapdragon X Plus: Empowering Affordable Laptops with Wi-Fi 7
Qualcomm's New Announcement
Qualcomm is set to introduce a groundbreaking 8-Core Snapdragon X Plus processor aimed at powering laptops priced under $800, as per the latest leaks. The Snapdragon X Plus X1P-42-100 will be unveiled on September 4 at IFA Berlin. This new chip features 8 Oryon CPU cores, with a maximum single-core frequency of 3.4 GHz and a multi-core frequency hitting 3.2 GHz.
Key Specifications
- 10 Oryon CPU cores in the initial model
- Maintains 45 TOPS NPU support from other Snapdragon X series
- Less powerful Adreno GPU rated at 1.7 TFLOPS
- Supports LPDDR5x-8488 memory with 30MB total cache
The X1P-42-100 is a more affordable alternative compared to its peers in the Snapdragon X Plus and X Elite lineups. It is expected to power a new category of CoPilot+ notebooks starting at $800 while maintaining features like Qualcomm's Hexagon NPU, Always-Sensing ISP, Wi-Fi 7, and 5G connectivity.
Affordability Meets Functionality
Despite its reduced core count and clock speeds, the Snapdragon X Plus will support triple external monitors at UHD resolution and 60Hz—showcasing its ability to blend affordability with performance. Anticipation builds as more information about the Snapdragon X Plus X1P-42-100 and the devices set to incorporate this technology is expected to emerge at IFA Berlin.
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