Qualcomm announced the new name of its CPU series for PCs; see details

Qualcomm announced the names of its new generation computer processors: Snapdragon. The component arrives to compete with Apple chips from 2024.

According to the company, the Snapdragon X platform will offer excellent CPU and NPU performance for hardware-accelerated AI tasks. The component is manufactured based on Oryion technology, which is a project of the company Nuvia, which has been part of Qualcomm since 2021.

The expectation is this; processors Deliver an experience close to Apple M1 and M2. This will be a significant improvement for Windows users looking for a lightweight yet powerful computer.

There are no details about the new Snapdragon X yet, but Qualcomm predicted SoC (System on Chip) will have NPUsDedicated cores to run AI tasks. This structure is also available on Apple computers.

Additionally, the new platform should come with 5G connectivity and other important features that will increase productivity.

Qualcomm did not announce the launch date

Qualcomm in the statementHe did not provide details about the release of the new Snapdragon X series. However, the company states that 2024 will be a “turning year” for the industry and suggests that the launch of the component will take place this year.

Snapdragon Summit will take place in October 2023. Qualcomm’s annual event traditionally presents new components, future projects and other company proposals in the processor world. It is possible that more details about Snapdragon X will emerge there.

In the event that Snapdragon X does not appear, the introduction of Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, Qualcomm’s new processor for high-end mobile phones, is practically guaranteed. It will soon debut on Xiaomi, OnePlus and Samsung models.