Qualcomm claims Snapdragon X2 Elite chips deliver unmatched speed and efficiency for Windows PCs.

Qualcomm's Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme chip can run 75 percent faster than competitors.

Qualcomm unveiled Snapdragon X Series chips for laptops, including Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme, in 2024, targeting Windows 11 PCs for professionals.

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Qualcomm says its new Snapdragon chips are 'the fastest and most efficient' for Windows PCs

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Qualcomm has unveiled its new Snapdragon X Series chips for laptops, including the Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme chip for “ultra-premium” Windows 11 laptops, designed for complex workloads and fast AI processing, with a multi-day battery life.

6 Key Takeaways

Qualcomm unveiled Snapdragon X Series chips for laptops.
Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme chip targets "ultra-premium" Windows 11 laptops.
First laptops with Snapdragon X2 Elite processors arrive in 2026.
Snapdragon X2 Elite chips run 31% faster, use 43% less energy.
Qualcomm's third-gen Oryon CPU runs up to 75% faster.
Microsoft released Copilot+ PCs with Snapdragon chip in 2024.

Fast Answer: Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X Series chips are the fastest and most efficient processors for Windows PCs.

Qualcomm launched the first Snapdragon X Elite chip in 2023 as its successor to the Snapdragon 8cx Gen 3 line of laptop processors. Microsoft released a lineup of Copilot+ PCs with the new Snapdragon chip in 2024.

The Snapdragon X2 Elite chips come in two variants, one with 18 total cores and one with 12. The first laptops powered by the Snapdragon X2 Elite processors will be available in the first half of 2026.

“The fastest NPU for laptops,”
— Qualcomm

Under Investigation: Qualcomm’s new chips are designed to handle computationally intense workloads and enable simultaneous AI experiences.

Originally reported by www.engadget.com as “Qualcomm says its new Snapdragon chips are ‘the fastest and most efficient’ for Windows PCs” on 2025-09-25 12:45:00.