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technology22 days ago•4 min saved

Dell's Googlebook Bridges XPS 13 Design to ChromeOS

Dell is reportedly bringing its flagship XPS 13 chassis to Google's upcoming Googlebook, based on Geekbench 6 results and code codenamed 'Mica' in the Bluey board family. The device is expected to feature a 13.4-inch OLED touchscreen (2880×1800), Snapdragon X Elite (X1E-80-100) with up to 32GB RAM, Wi‑Fi 7, dual USB‑C ports, and an Android 17 desktop build called 'Aluminium OS.' Benchmark data shows about 2,200 single-core and 9,500+ multi-core Geekbench scores, suggesting flagship performance once software optimization is complete. Dell's foray into a consumer ChromeOS device under the XPS banner would mark a notable milestone for high-end ChromeOS hardware.

via Chrome Unboxed|

#chromeos #dell #googlebook

technology8 months ago•3 min saved

Snadragon X Elite Laptop's Linux Performance Ends in 2025 with Disappointment

The article reports disappointing performance regressions of the Snapdragon X Elite laptop on Linux, particularly with Ubuntu 25.10 and Linux kernel 6.18, making AMD Ryzen and Intel Core Ultra laptops more favorable for Linux users, despite ongoing support improvements from Qualcomm.

via Phoronix|

#acer-swift-14-ai #linux-kernel-618 #linux-performance

technology2 years ago•6 min saved

Snapdragon X Elite Laptops Face Mixed Reviews Amid Performance Concerns

The first Snapdragon X Elite laptops have been benchmarked, showing performance on par with or exceeding Apple's M-series chips and Intel's Meteor Lake processors. While not ideal for gaming, these laptops offer strong multi-core performance and promising battery life, potentially making Windows laptops as appealing as MacBooks. Compatibility issues with some apps and games remain a concern.

via Tom's Guide|

#apple-m-series #intel-meteor-lake #laptop-performance

technology2 years ago•1 min saved

Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge Faces Compatibility Issues with Popular Apps

The new Samsung Galaxy Book 4 Edge, powered by the ARM-based Snapdragon X Elite chipset, faces significant software compatibility issues, unable to run popular apps like Fortnite, Adobe apps, and Google Drive. This highlights the challenges of ARM architecture on Windows, despite Microsoft's efforts with the Prism emulation layer. Similar limitations are expected on other Snapdragon X Elite-powered laptops.

via SamMobile - Samsung news|

#arm-architecture #galaxy-book-4-edge #samsung

technology2 years ago•1 min saved

"Justin Long Promotes Qualcomm's Vision for Windows PCs"

Justin Long, known for his role in Apple's "I'm a Mac" ads, has switched sides again to promote Qualcomm's new Windows laptops with Snapdragon X Elite chips. In a video shown at Computex, Long humorously searches for a Snapdragon-powered PC after getting frustrated with his MacBook. This isn't Long's first switch; he previously appeared in Intel ads promoting Windows PCs. Qualcomm aims to challenge Intel and Apple with its new chips, expecting more marketing as the laptops launch later this month.

via PCMag|

#apple #justin-long #qualcomm

technology2 years ago•2 min saved

AMD Unleashes AI-Powered Ryzen 9000 CPUs with Zen 5 Innovation

AMD's new Ryzen AI 300 series chips surpass Qualcomm's Snapdragon X Elite in AI processing power, achieving 50 TOPS compared to Snapdragon's 45 TOPS. These chips, built on AMD's "Zen 5" architecture, are designed for high-performance laptops and qualify as Copilot+ PCs with Microsoft's advanced features. The new Ryzen chips will be featured in upcoming laptops from brands like Asus, HP, Lenovo, and MSI.

via 9to5Google|

#ai-processing #amd #ryzen-ai-300

technology2 years ago•0 min saved

Qualcomm Unveils Snapdragon X Elite Chips for All PC Form Factors

Qualcomm has teased its new Snapdragon X Elite chips for desktop PCs at Computex, hinting at potential new form factors beyond its current eight-inch dev kit.

via The Verge|

#computex #desktop-pcs #new-technology

technology2 years ago•1 min saved

Windows on Arm and Copilot+: The Future of PC Gaming and Laptops

Microsoft and Qualcomm are hinting at significant advancements for PC gaming on Windows on Arm, particularly for laptops and handhelds. At Microsoft Build, games like Borderlands 3 were shown running faster with Microsoft's Auto Super Resolution technology. A new website catalogs over 1,400 tested games, with more than 700 running at 1080p and 60fps on Snapdragon X Elite devices, indicating promising performance for emulated games on lightweight laptops.

via The Verge|

#microsoft #pc-gaming #qualcomm

technology2 years ago•2 min saved

"Snapdragon X Elite-Powered Microsoft Surface Laptop Tests Reveal Impressive Performance Despite Privacy Concerns"

Third-party tests of the Snapdragon X Elite-powered Microsoft Surface Laptop show impressive performance and excellent battery life, confirming many of Microsoft's claims. However, the review was paid for by Microsoft, raising questions about its impartiality. The laptop outperformed other systems in multi-threaded performance and AI tests, but some results were not as groundbreaking as suggested. Independent reviews may provide a more accurate assessment.

via TechSpot|

#battery-life #microsoft #performance-tests

technology2 years ago•3 min saved

"Qualcomm's Snapdragon X Elite Powers New AI PCs with Superior Performance"

Qualcomm has introduced the Snapdragon Dev Kit for Windows, a development platform featuring the powerful Snapdragon X Elite 12-core Arm processor with up to 75 AI TOPS performance. Designed to aid developers in porting and creating AI applications, the kit includes 32GB LPDDR5x RAM, 512GB NVMe SSD, and supports multiple connectivity options like USB4 and WiFi 7. It ships with Windows 11 and supports Arm64 toolchains, with pre-orders priced at $899 and retail availability expected by June 18, 2024.

via CNX Software|

#ai #development-kit #qualcomm

technology2 years ago•3 min saved

"Microsoft's Snapdragon X Elite PCs Set to Outperform MacBooks with Windows 11 AI"

Microsoft is set to unveil the Surface Pro 10 and Surface Laptop 6 next month, both running on Snapdragon X Elite processors, with internal documents claiming they will have "faster app emulation than Rosetta 2." The new ARM CPUs are expected to compete with Apple's M3 MacBook Air in both native and emulated performance. With the launch of Windows 11 on ARM PCs in June, Microsoft's embrace of Snapdragon X Elite for its flagship Surface PCs marks a significant vote of confidence in ARM-powered computing, potentially putting an end to compatibility issues and disclaimers associated with ARM-powered PCs.

via Windows Central|

#emulation #microsoft #snapdragon-x-elite

technology2 years ago•4 min saved

"Arm Windows Laptops Set to Outperform M3 MacBook Air, Microsoft Claims"

Microsoft plans to promote its upcoming Windows laptops with Qualcomm's Snapdragon X Elite processor as faster than the MacBook Air with Apple's M3 chip, citing CPU tasks, AI acceleration, and app emulation. The Snapdragon X Elite, introduced last year, is claimed to achieve 21% faster multi-core CPU performance than the M3 chip. However, comparisons are made with Apple's lower-end M3 chip, and there are caveats such as potential heat and fan requirements. Microsoft intends to unveil laptops powered by the Snapdragon X Elite later this year, including the Surface Pro 10 and Surface Laptop 6.

via MacRumors|

#apple #macbook-air #microsoft

technology2 years ago•2 min saved

"Snapdragon X Elite Outperforms MacBook in Latest Testing"

Microsoft is reportedly set to unveil the Snapdragon X Elite, an ARM-based chip that outperforms Apple's M3 and excels in app emulation, with demos planned for May 20. The chip is said to surpass the M3 in CPU tasks and AI acceleration, while offering faster app emulation than Rosetta 2. Microsoft is also focusing on "AI PCs" with features like AI Explorer and plans for a "Snapdragon X Plus" chip.

via 9to5Google|

#apple-m3 #arm-based-chips #microsoft

technologygaming2 years ago•2 min saved

"Snapdragon X Elite: The New Laptop Chip Challenging Apple and Windows"

Qualcomm's Snapdragon X Elite can achieve just under 40FPS when running the game Control at low settings, showcasing impressive performance for an integrated GPU. This is a significant feat considering the game's demanding nature, especially during combat scenarios. The upcoming Snapdragon X Elite-powered notebooks are expected to further demonstrate the capabilities of this SoC in gaming and other tasks.

via Wccftech|

#control #gaming-performance #integrated-gpu

technology2 years ago•3 min saved

"Qualcomm's Snapdragon X Elite X1E78100: A New Powerhouse in PC Gaming"

Qualcomm claims its upcoming Snapdragon X Elite PC CPUs, powered by the Oryon core architecture, are over 50% faster than Intel's fastest Core Ultra chips in Geekbench 6 benchmark tests. The single-core comparison shows up to 51% faster performance and 65% lower power consumption at the same performance level. In multi-threaded benchmarks, the Snapdragon X Elite CPUs lead by 41-52% and consume 58-60% less power compared to Intel's Core Ultra chips. The GPU side also demonstrates better performance and lower power consumption. While Qualcomm touts strong performance, independent reviews of the first Snapdragon X Elite PCs are awaited, expected to arrive in the second half of this year.

via Wccftech|

#benchmark #cpu #intel