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Qualcomm is preparing its Snapdragon X Elite chips for future Android PCs, indicating a new wave of Android-powered machines with powerful hardware, potentially enhancing the desktop experience on ARM architecture, with further developments expected in 2026.
Qualcomm expects to power approximately 75% of the Galaxy S26 devices in 2026, contradicting rumors that Samsung would primarily use its own Exynos 2600 chip for most models. Despite early reports favoring Exynos, Qualcomm's statement suggests it will still be a major supplier, with the final distribution likely to be clarified upon the Galaxy S26 launch in January.
AMD has unveiled its 800-series chipsets, including the mainstream B850 and entry-level B840, aimed at cost-effective motherboards. The B850 supports both PCIe Gen5 and Gen4, with overclocking capabilities, while the B840 is limited to PCIe Gen 3.0 and only supports memory overclocking. These chipsets are designed to support Ryzen 9000 "Zen 5" Desktop CPUs and will be available after the high-end X870E and X870 motherboards launch on September 30th.
Qualcomm's Snapdragon X Elite is emerging as a strong competitor to Apple's M-series chipsets, with expectations that Snapdragon chipsets could account for up to 60% of sales for Qualcomm's partners within three years. Qualcomm CEO Cristiano Amon is optimistic about ARM-based SoCs capturing 50% of the PC market, despite competition from Intel, AMD, and NVIDIA. Qualcomm is reportedly already working on the Snapdragon X Elite Gen 2 to further solidify its position in the market.
Samsung, facing rising costs for Qualcomm chipsets, plans to increase the use of its own Exynos chips in Galaxy devices to save money. The company spent nearly $9 billion on mobile chipsets last year, and a recent report showed a decline in the use of Exynos chips in Galaxy devices. Samsung aims to address this by investing in improving the competitiveness of its Exynos chipsets and may go Exynos-only for the Galaxy S25 series, while also replacing MediaTek chipsets in its low-range lineup with its own chipset.
A leaked list of 16 Apple devices and their corresponding chips suggests that several new iPads are set to be released in 2024, following a hiatus in 2023. The list includes devices with A14 Bionic, A17 Pro, and M2 chips, hinting at potential upgrades for the iPad lineup. The leak provides insight into the possible specifications of the upcoming iPads, indicating that they may be launching soon.
Leaks suggest that the majority of Samsung Galaxy S24 phones will be powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipsets, while the top-end Galaxy S24 Ultra model will exclusively use Qualcomm processors. However, there may also be a custom version of the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset specifically designed for the Galaxy S24 series, optimized for better AI performance. The official launch of the Samsung Galaxy S24 series is rumored to be on January 17, 2022.
The upcoming Samsung Galaxy S24 series is rumored to use either an Exynos 2400 CPU or a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset, depending on the region. The Galaxy S24 Ultra is expected to be equipped with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 in all markets. Samsung has been striving to improve its Exynos line to match the performance of Qualcomm's Snapdragon offerings. The Galaxy S24 phones are anticipated to launch in early 2024.
Intel has confirmed that Meteor Lake CPUs will be released for desktop PCs in 2024, dispelling rumors of cancellation. The confirmation came from an interview with Intel's EVP of Client Computing Group. The Meteor Lake CPUs will be a part of Intel's next-gen CPU platform and will feature new architectures and graphics capabilities. The release of Meteor Lake CPUs for desktops is expected to coincide with the launch of mobile platforms in December 2023.
Intel's annual Innovation event revealed several key updates, including the launch of the Meteor Lake generation of chips on December 14th, featuring a dedicated AI coprocessor and modular chiplets. Intel also confirmed plans to challenge AMD's 3D V-Cache technology in future chipsets. The company showcased a Lunar Lake system and announced the development of Panther Lake, set to be released in 2025. Additionally, Intel unveiled Pike Creek, the world's first working UCIe-enabled chiplet-based processor, and announced a transition from resin to glass as the foundation for its chips. The Sierra Forest Xeon processor with 288 E-cores and the 5th-Gen "Emerald Rapids" Xeon line were also announced.
Apple is reportedly working on the A19 Bionic and M5 chipsets, which are expected to launch in 2025. The leak suggests that Apple is already planning ahead, with the A17 Bionic and M3 yet to be released. The CPU IDs shared by @_orangera1n indicate that the M5 lineup will have different variants, including 'Pro,' 'Max,' and 'Ultra.' While it is common for technology giants to develop chipsets years in advance, it remains to be seen if these new SoCs will enter mass production. Apple is likely to utilize TSMC's 2nm process for these silicon chips.
Two unknown Intel CPUs have been leaked within the SiSoftware Sandra database, pointing to Meteor Lake designs. The chips were leaked within OEM designs from HP & Dell, and it is likely that these could be early Meteor Lake ES chips. The Intel Meteor Lake CPUs will be featuring a new and refreshed branding scheme when they launch in the second half of this year. Intel is expected to drop the "Core" branding in favor of a new "Ultra" branding.