Qualcomm(US:QCOM) Feng Huang Wang·2025-09-24 23:28Core Insights - Qualcomm has launched its new top-tier PC processor platforms, Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme and Snapdragon X2 Elite, designed for high-end and ultra-high-end Windows 11 PCs, focusing on performance, battery life, and AI capabilities [1][2] Group 1: Product Features - The Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme features an integrated NPU with AI computing power of 80 TOPS, making it the fastest NPU for laptops globally, supporting concurrent AI experiences on Windows 11 AI+ PCs [1] - Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme is tailored for ultra-high-end PCs, targeting professional workloads such as media editing and data analysis, with CPU performance up to 75% higher than competitors at the same power consumption [1] - The new Adreno GPU architecture offers a 2.3 times improvement in performance and efficiency per watt compared to previous platforms [1] Group 2: Market Positioning - Snapdragon X2 Elite targets the high-end PC market, emphasizing efficient multitasking capabilities, with performance improvements of up to 31% at the same power consumption or a 43% reduction in power for equivalent performance compared to previous generations [2] - The new platform aims to enable users to perform resource-intensive tasks on lightweight devices without being plugged in [2] - Devices featuring Snapdragon X2 Elite are expected to be available to consumers in the first half of 2026 [2]