Qualcomm Launches Enhanced and Budget-Friendly Snapdragon X2 Chips for Laptops at CES
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Qualcomm announced new Snapdragon X2 Elite and Plus chips for Windows laptops, with the first devices expected by the end of Q1 2026. The X2 Elite targets high performance, while the Plus offers a more budget-friendly option with significant CPU and power efficiency gains, supporting up to 128GB RAM and promising multi-day battery life. These chips aim to compete with Intel and AMD, with improved AI and gaming support, though gaming performance may be limited compared to high-end GPUs.
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- Qualcomm Unveils New Cheaper Version of X2 Laptop Processor Bloomberg.com
- Qualcomm Brings Its Cheaper Snapdragon X2 PC Chips to CES CNET
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