Qualcomm announced today that it has taken an important step in Arm-based processors. The new Snapdragon X processor, which the company hinted at a while ago, will appeal to mainstream and budget-friendly laptop users. This processor, which will be included in the devices of leading brands such as Acer, Asus, Dell, HP and Lenovo, aims to pave the way for more affordable Windows on Arm devices. This development may reshape competition in the laptop market in the approximately $600 price range.
Snapdragon X may lag behind other members of the series, Snapdragon X Plus and X Elite models, in terms of performance. However, Qualcomm states that this processor offers higher performance per watt than Intel’s Core i5-120U model and promises longer battery life in various usage scenarios. This improvement, especially in terms of battery life, can be a remarkable advantage for users who need long-term use.
Technical details and highlights of Snapdragon X
Snapdragon X, like other models of the series, is equipped with an NPU (Neural Processing Unit) with a capacity of 45 TOPS. This unit is Microsoft’s Copilot Plus It is designed to effectively run artificial intelligence-supported features such as. In addition, the processor is built on the Qualcomm Orion architecture and contains eight cores that can reach speeds of up to 3 GHz. This architecture also attracts attention in terms of energy efficiency because it was developed with the 4nm production process.
In addition, Qualcomm announced that it has taken a step towards mini desktop computers for the first time with the Snapdragon X processor. The company announced that it will soon introduce the world’s first mini desktop computer equipped with this series. This statement shows that there may be significant changes not only in the laptop market but also in the portable desktop segment.
The impact that Snapdragon X will have on the affordable laptop market is not just limited to low cost. Qualcomm announced that more than 60 laptop designs based on the Snapdragon X series are in production or development in 2025. By 2026, this number will exceed 100. This is considered an important step for the widespread use of the Windows on Arm platform.
Ultimately, Snapdragon X seems to enable Arm-based processors to reach a wider user base. In particular, it can become an important option for users looking for a price-performance balance. This move by Qualcomm may cause competitors such as Intel and AMD to review their strategies on budget-friendly models. With the new processor, this may be the beginning of an exciting era in both the laptop and mini PC segments.