Qualcomm unveils Snapdragon X2 Plus chips for PCs, available in 10-core and 6-core variants, manufactured on TSMC's N3P node using Qualcomm's Oryon architecture
Tom's Hardware Jake Roach
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@clareconley
Clare Conley
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@Snapdragon X2 Plus was launched this morning to media, analysts and our partners @microsoft, @Lenovo, @Acer, @ASUS, @HP, @SamsungUS. Packed room, indicative of the excited and competitive stakes of AI PC. X2 Plus CPU is 35% faster, using 43% less power than prev gen. [image]
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@gadgetlistings
@gadgetlistings
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Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 Plus Announced - Up to 10-core Qualcomm Oryon CPU - 80 TOPS - Multi-day battery life - Enterprise-grade security [image]
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@ryanshrout
Ryan Shrout
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The newly announced @Snapdragon X2 Plus just raised the floor for what “mainstream Copilot+ PCs” can feel like: faster CPU responsiveness, stronger graphics, and a big jump in on-device AI. There are both 10-core and 6-core options, each paired with an 80 TOPS NPU and X2-45 GPU,…
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@edludlow
Ed Ludlow
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Qualcomm has releaserd new X2 Plus processor in two versions: one with 10 computer cores and one with six (newer Oryon 3rd Gen design). It includes a powerful NPU for running AI $QCOM
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@rossrubin
Ross Rubin
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.@qualcomm CES presentation announcing Snapdragon X2 Plus. @Microsoft's James Howell just gave what may be the best explanation of what an AI PC is that I've ever heard. Snapdragon Gluardian will provide remote PC management for consumers and enterprises. [image]
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@dylanonchips
@dylanonchips
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Qualcomm said Monday that its forthcoming Snapdragon X2 Plus processors for Windows 11 PCs will bring major performance boosts over the previous generation, pitching the chips for “modern professionals” who want a “fast, responsive and portable device.” https://www.crn.com/...
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@snapdragon
@snapdragon
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Take another legendary leap forward with us: #Snapdragon X2 Plus is here. Up to 10-core @Qualcomm Oryon CPU, 80 TOPS, multi-day battery life, and enterprise-grade security—built for creators, professionals, and everyday explorers. [video]
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@tomwarren
Tom Warren
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Qualcomm has just announced the X2 Plus chip, which will debut alongside the X2 Elite and Elite Extreme for Windows on ARM laptops. It's also hinting we might see some Windows on ARM handhelds soon 👀 https://www.theverge.com/... [image]