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Qualcomm's new Snapdragon X2 chip gets tested in games and unsurprisingly can't keep up with Intel's mighty Panther Lake APU

There's a little more to come from Qualcomm, but it probably won't be enough.

PC Gamer

New Snapdragon X2 Elite benchmarks surface — and Apple and Intel should be worried

A new video has revealed fresh Snapdragon X2 Elite benchmarks. Here's how the numbers stack up against Apple M5 and Intel Panther Lake.

Tom’s Guide

Snapdragon X2 Elite beats Apple's M5 in major benchmarks — New tests unveil Qualcomm's second-gen power, and it's now Microsoft's turn to deliver a strong Windows update

Benchmarks from Hardware Canucks show just how well the upcoming Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 Elite chip can compete with the latest from Apple, Intel, and AMD.

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Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra benchmark leak is bad news for iPhone 17 Pro Max owners

Fresh Galaxy S26 Ultra benchmark scores show that Samsung may beat the latest iPhones in one key way, thanks to its use of the latest Snapdragon silicon.

Tom’s Guide

Here’s what Nvidia and Qualcomm just revealed for the future of automotive intelligence

Nvidia and Qualcomm both made major car tech announcements at CES

From privacy screens to variable apertures and beyond, how likely are these Samsung Galaxy S26 series rumors?

I've rated all the biggest Samsung Galaxy S26 series rumors to tell you how likely I think they are.

TechRadar

Qualcomm's next 'Elite' Snapdragon could go Pro for this year's flagships

New Qualcomm rumors claim the company is preparing a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 "Pro" addition to its 2026 lineup.

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Samsung Galaxy S26 will reportedly snag another charging upgrade – and it's one we've been waiting for

Samsung's new phone is still over a month away, with new details emerging

Galaxy S26 Ultra leaks reveal a hidden camera boost and top-tier speed

The Galaxy S26 could feature a 24MP camera mode you have to unlock, delivering way better photos with just a three-second background wait.

Android Central

VLC gets native support for Snapdragon-powered PCs — but its devs haven't forgotten your ancient Windows XP rig

VLC's latest update brings native support for Snapdragon-powered PCs and a new dark mode, while surprisingly including fixes for Windows XP.

Windows Central

This new Windows laptop might make me finally ditch the MacBook

Lenovo, Asus and HP will be rolling out Windows laptops boasting the new Snapdragon X2 chips later this year

The Independent UK

Windows 11's next major update is only coming to a few laptops – but that could be a blessing in disguise

Windows 11 26H1 is confirmed as exclusively for Snapdragon X2 laptops – other PCs will have to wait for 26H2 later this year.

TechRadar

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra vs. iPhone 17 Pro: How these top flagship phones could compare

The Galaxy S26 Ultra figures to be Samsung's premium flagship when it debuts this year. But can it top the value that the iPhone 17 Pro provides?

Tom’s Guide

I went hands-on with the first Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme laptop — here's why the Asus Zenbook A16 is the one to watch

Asus finally revealed one of the first laptops with Qualcomm's powerful Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme CPU, and it already looks to be putting MacBook on notice in 2026.

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Windows 11 version 26H1 will launch exclusively on Snapdragon X2 devices this spring

The first PCs with version 26H1 will begin shipping in the spring period, but you'll only find it on PCs powered by Qualcomm's new Snapdragon X2 platform.

Tom’s Hardware

Asus' Zenbook lineup gets 2026 refresh — ZenBook 14, Duo return with new AMD, Intel, and Snapdragon chips

At CES 2026, Asus refreshes its tried and true Zenbook lineup with a swathe of new models, including the Zenbook lineup, with new S14, S16, A14, A16, and Zenbook Duo, sporting brand-new chips and upgrades.

Forget your MacBook – Asus' refreshed Zenbook A14 might be an ideal alternative

Now powered by the Snapdragon X2 Elite

Tom’s Guide

I tried Razer’s Project Motoko and this gaming headset with dual first-person cameras could be the future of AI

Razer’s new AI-native headset features dual eye-level cameras and Snapdragon power — and it could succeed where the Humane AI Pin failed.

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PC Gamer

Qualcomm unveils the Snapdragon X2 Plus, with up to 35% more single-core CPU performance and 29% faster GPUs than X Plus chips

It'd be kinda nice to see some Snapdragon X2 Elite laptops first, though.

Tom’s Hardware

HP's new OmniBook Ultra 14 gets Panther Lake and Snapdragon X2 options inside — exclusive variant of Qualcomm chip has 85 TOPS

HP's new top-of-the-line consumer laptop is focused on slim AI performance with Qualcomm's new Snapdragon X2 chips and Intel's Panther Lake processors inside.

Tom’s Hardware

Qualcomm expands Snapdragon on Windows with X2 Plus – 10-core ARM CPU boasts 35% single-core jump

Qualcomm is expanding its second generation of Windows chips with the X2 Plus lineup, which claims a 35% jump in single-core and a 17% increase in multi-threaded performance.

Tom’s Guide

Qualcomm announces Snapdragon X2 Plus CPUs at CES 2026 — and it promises an ‘epic’ upgrade

Qualcomm just revealed its Snapdragon X2 Plus CPU, set to arrive in the latest laptops in 2026, and it promises a 35% faster, 43% less power and a big boost in AI performance.

Tom’s Guide

Qualcomm at CES 2026: What to expect from Snapdragon X2 series chips

Qualcomm's Snapdragon X2 CPUs are set to push Windows on Arm chips in laptops even further at CES 2026. Here's what to expect.

Tom’s Guide

Gaming on Snapdragon X Elite laptops just got a whole lot better — I tested the latest update and saw 40% faster gameplay

I went back to Snapdragon X Elite laptops to see how much gaming has improved with recent GPU updates. Spoiler alert: it has, by a lot.

Android Central

Samsung’s Galaxy S26 price is reportedly stuck in limbo thanks to rising memory costs

Samsung's Galaxy S26 is almost certainly getting more expensive due to soaring memory and component costs, leaving the company in a tough pricing bind.

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