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Qualcomm unveils Snapdragon X Plus chip for laptops

The Business Standard — April 27, 2024, 04:00 AM UTC

Summary: Qualcomm introduces the Snapdragon X Plus chip for laptops, featuring a 10-core Oryon CPU, 64GB RAM, and a 45 TOPS NPU. It promises 37% faster performance and 54% less power consumption than competitors. The chip supports LPDDR5x memory, 42MB cache, and 4nm process. It can power three 4K HDR displays, with Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, and advanced camera ISP. Qualcomm will also release three higher-end Snapdragon X Elite processors.

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    Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus chip competes with Apple Silicon (Ars Technica)
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  6. [3.7]
    Qualcomm launches new laptop chipsets, faces benchmark cheating allegations (India Today)
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  7. [4.3]
    Qualcomm unveils powerful Snapdragon X Plus laptop processor (The Verge)
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    Qualcomm unveils Snapdragon X Plus chip with impressive specs (TechRadar)
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