Qualcomm Technologies’ latest processor offers a solution for companies looking to harness artificial intelligence without compromising on performance. Here’s what makes it special.
Which Processor Reigns Supreme: Arm-compatible or x86?
Traditionally, Arm-compatible processors have led the mobile market, while x86 has dominated desktops and laptops. However, Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X Elite platform is shifting the paradigm.
Combining system-on-a-chip architecture with neural processing units (NPUs) that deliver 45 trillion operations per second (TOPS), this new processor enhances digital workflows and AI operations significantly.
Qualcomm Technologies’ Edge Computing Revolution
Qualcomm Technologies, known for powerful and efficient mobile processors, is leveraging its mobile expertise to excel in the PC market. Jeff Monday, vice president of global enterprise and channel sales at Qualcomm Technologies, emphasizes their focus on performance-to-power ratio and sustained battery life.
Since entering the PC space in 2017, Qualcomm has expanded its lineup to include laptops and hybrid devices that offer improved performance, connectivity, and battery life, with the Snapdragon series standing out thanks to the Qualcomm Oryon CPU.
Explore High-Performance Computing with Snapdragon X Elite
Key Features of Snapdragon X Elite
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Superior Performance: Utilizing a 4-nanometer system-on-a-chip architecture and a 12-core Qualcomm Oryon CPU with dual-core boost, the Snapdragon X Elite offers enhanced performance and efficiency, enabling multi-day battery life.
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Streamlined User Experience: With 5G and Wi-Fi 7 connectivity, the processor enhances employee productivity. Security is strengthened with Microsoft’s Pluton architecture, providing a secure chip-to-cloud profile.
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Supercharged AI: The integrated Qualcomm Hexagon NPU provides 45 TOPS dedicated to AI performance, enabling the Snapdragon X Elite to handle large generative AI models with over 13 billion parameters on-device.
Future-Proofing with On-Device AI
“AI is causing an incredible inflection point in the industry,” says Monday. Businesses are now looking to scale AI applications, emphasizing the importance of performance at the edge. On-device AI reduces latency and data demand, addressing both operational efficiency and environmental concerns. For example, training generative AI models consumes vast amounts of water, but edge-based processing mitigates this impact.
The Snapdragon X Elite supports this innovative approach with its 12-core architecture, 5G connectivity, and robust on-device AI capabilities, positioning Qualcomm Technologies at the forefront of next-generation computing.
