Qualcomm has introduced a more budget-friendly version of its AI-first processors with the 8-core Snapdragon X Plus to make AI-powered laptops more accessible. Revealed at IFA Berlin, this new chip promises impressive performance and efficiency for under $1,000, bringing AI-enhanced computing to the mainstream.
Built with Qualcomm’s custom Oryon CPU, the 8-core Snapdragon X Plus offers powerful AI capabilities with a neural processing unit (NPU) capable of 45 trillion operations per second (TOPS). The chip boasts a 60% faster performance and nearly 180% greater efficiency than Intel’s last-gen Core Ultra 7, making it a game-changer for AI-driven personal computing. Qualcomm claims that laptops equipped with this chip will deliver all-day battery life and sometimes even last multiple days on a single charge.
The Snapdragon X Plus also includes an integrated Adreno GPU capable of supporting up to three 4K displays. It offers top-tier security with chip-to-cloud protection and Wi-Fi 7 support. It’s designed to power Copilot+ PCs, the AI-driven laptops launched earlier this year, and aims to make advanced AI features accessible to a broader range of consumers.
In addition to blazing-fast speeds of up to 3.4GHz, the Snapdragon X Plus also delivers extraordinary battery life, with Qualcomm promising all-day use on a single charge. Leading brands like Acer, Dell, HP, Lenovo, and Asus are already gearing up to release laptops powered by this AI-first chip, with availability starting soon.
Starting today, these AI-first laptops will be available from major brands like Asus, Acer, Dell, HP, Lenovo, and Samsung. Qualcomm’s move to introduce this more affordable chip signals a significant shift in the industry as AI-powered PCs continue to reshape the future of personal computing. With their efficiency, performance, and AI capabilities, these new Snapdragon X Plus-powered laptops are set to compete aggressively in the sub-$1,000 market, making AI-first computing a reality for many.
