Qualcomm Unveils New Era of AI PCs at Computex 2024: Snapdragon X Series Powers Copilot+ PCs

TLDR:

• Qualcomm unveils Snapdragon X Series processors for a new era of AI-powered PCs.Copilot+ PCs powered by Snapdragon X offer superior performance, battery life, and on-device AI.Over 20 Copilot+ PCs from leading manufacturers are available for pre-order.Industry-leading development tools empower creation of next-generation AI apps for these PCs.

Qualcomm made a significant splash at Computex 2024, unveiling a new era of AI-powered PCs. The company, alongside industry leaders like Acer, ASUS, Dell, HP, Lenovo, Microsoft, and Samsung, highlighted the transformative potential of Copilot+ PCs powered by Snapdragon X Series processors.

Unparalleled Performance and Efficiency

Demonstrations and benchmarks showcased the impressive capabilities of Snapdragon X Elite and Snapdragon X Plus processors. These processors are currently the only ones enabling Copilot+ PC experiences, delivering multi-day battery life, exceptional performance per watt, and on-device AI experiences. This is attributed to the world’s fastest and most efficient NPU (Neural Processing Unit) integrated within the Snapdragon X Series.

Early Availability and Industry-Wide Support

The initial wave of over 20 Copilot+ PCs powered by Snapdragon X processors is already available for pre-order. These PCs will be available for purchase from major retailers starting June 18th. The widespread adoption by industry giants like Acer, ASUS, Dell, HP, Lenovo, Microsoft, and Samsung signifies a major shift towards AI-powered computing.

Key Differentiators: NPU and Development Tools

Qualcomm pinpointed the NPU as a key differentiator in Snapdragon X Series processors. Offloading AI workloads from the CPU and GPU to the NPU significantly boosts performance and extends battery life. Additionally, Qualcomm highlighted its industry-leading development tools, including the Qualcomm AI Hub and the Snapdragon Dev Kit for Windows, which streamline the creation of next-generation AI apps for Copilot+ PCs.