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Snapdragon X2 Elite: 5 key features I can't wait to try

Qualcomm's next-gen Snapdragon X2 Elite CPUs are set to raise the bar for Windows PCs, with faster CPU performance, boosted PC gaming, "multi-day" battery life and more. Here's what to look forward to.

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I've been skeptical about AI on phones — the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chip coming to Android could make me a believer

The performance delivered by the new Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset for Android phones will grab a lot of attention. But don't overlook what this new silicon means for AI on your phone.

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Qualcomm's Snapdragon X2 Elite reference mini PC looks like a coaster — some designs are cooled by Frore AirJets

Qualcomm has just unveiled its new X2 lineup of mobile SoCs, but they seem to be ready for the desktop as well, with mini PC reference designs. There's a frisbee-like circular design and a square device that can dock into an all-in-one base; both are thin and cooled by Frore's…

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Qualcomm promises major improvements for PC gaming on Snapdragon-powered Windows 11 PCs — with anti-cheat support, Razer peripherals, and more in the pipeline

Qualcomm has promised that major improvements are on the way for gamers on Snapdragon-powered Windows 11 PCs. Windows on Arm is levelling up when it comes to PC game performance and compatibility.

Windows Central

Qualcomm announces Snapdragon X2, the first 5 GHz Arm CPU, its 'biggest advance in PC gaming' and the chip that might finally make gaming on Arm an actual thing

We've heard it all before, but this chip could be awesome.

PC Gamer

Qualcomm is finally getting serious about PC gaming, and its Snapdragon X2 Elite chips prove it

Qualcomm is getting serious about bringing PC gaming to the latest Snapdragon X2 Elite Windows PCs, leaving discrete GPUs behind to allow for thin-and-lightweight gaming laptops.

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Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 unveiled — here's all the performance and AI upgrades likely coming to Galaxy S26 Ultra

The Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 chipset will power many of next year's top Android phones, including, potentially, Samsung's next Galaxy S flagships. Here's what you can expect from the chipset.

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I benchmarked the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 — the iPhone 17 Pro has already met its match

We've gotten a chance to benchmark the just-announced Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset, and next year's top Android phones should be performance powerhouses.

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I tried the most powerful Android phone I've ever seen –a glimpse of the future

With 24GB RAM, this Android reference phone with Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 is a beast

Qualcomm Brings The 'Future Of Mobile Technology' To Consumers With Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5

Qualcomm Inc (NASDAQ:QCOM) unveiled its newest Snapdragon mobile platform on Wednesday, which includes a large focus on the growth of agentic artificial intelligence.

Benzinga

Qualcomm Announces Fastest, Most Efficient Windows PC Processors

Technology giant Qualcomm Inc (NASDAQ:QCOM) unveiled the new Snapdragon X2 Elite and Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme on Wednesday, which will expand the company's use cases for Snapdragon among the PC market.

Benzinga

Tech Talk: The Advanced Professional Video codec is coming with the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. Do you need this?

Qualcomm's newest Snapdragon Elite chip brings Advanced Professional Video (APV) support to smartphones. Is this important, and if so, why?

Android Central

Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 Elite vs. X Elite: How do the new ARM64 chips compare to the old?

Qualcomm's second-gen Snapdragon X2 Elite chips are here to power PCs, and they're a big leap forward compared to the first-gen X Elite. Just how big? Let's find out.

Windows Central

Qualcomm unveils Snapdragon X2 Elite and X2 Elite Extreme chips that rival Apple M4 Max — specs and release date finally revealed, but you'll have to wait a while

Snapdragon X2 Elite and X2 Elite Extreme are Qualcomm's new SoCs for the Windows PC market, with a focus on high performance workloads and great efficiency that rivals the latest from Apple, AMD, and Intel. But not until 2026.

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Qualcomm's new Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme and Elite chips for PCs stretch up to a record 5 GHz — 3nm Arm chips sport new Oryon Prime cores

Qualcomm announced its Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme and X2 Elite SoCs, and is making big claims about improvements over last gen.

TechRadar

Qualcomm’s new Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 will power the next Galaxy and phones that will hear and see everything

Qualcomm has launched the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, the fastest processor ever, with new AI features.

TechRadar

"Making a great chip means nothing if we can't do it the next year" - Qualcomm unveils powerful new Snapdragon X2 Elite chips for faster, better laptops

Laptops are set to get another power boost, with Qualcomm unveiling new Snapdragon X2 Elite and X2 Elite Extreme chips.

Tom’s Guide

Qualcomm announces Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme CPUs — and it's as powerful as you think

Qualcomm has announced Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme CPUs, promising the "fastest and most efficient processors for Windows PCs on the market. Here's what we know.

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Will.i.am just invented an AI-powered car radio – and I’ve tried it

FYI Raidio set to take users beyond radio into a world of customised content and clever conversation for entertainment and learning

Snapdragon supercharges will.i.am’s radio app to deliver mindblowing AI voice chat

RAiDiO.FYI gets a big upgrade thanks to Qualcomm and shows what voice AI should sound like

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Meta reportedly confirms more VR headsets with Horizon OS are coming — what we know

Meta has reportedly reaffirmed plans to bring more VR headsets with Horizon OS, hinting that we'll finally see the rumored Asus ROG "Tarius" headset and a mixed reality device from Lenovo soon. Here's what we know.

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Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 shows up in Geekbench with a score of 3,831 — upcoming chip catches Apple's just-launched A19 Pro, beats desktop chips on single-core perf

A Xiaomi device in Geekbench packing a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chip posted a single-thread score of 3831 points.

Tom’s Guide

From Snapdragon to Exynos: How the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7's chipset change really feels

Samsung's Galaxy Z Flip 7 won't feature the same chipset as the Galaxy Z Fold 7 this year — here's what that means in terms of performance.

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iPhone 17 Pro benchmarks: Apple’s A19 Pro silicon puts Snapdragon on notice

The A19 Pro that powers the new iPhone 17 Pro models not only delivers performance gains over last year's A18 Pro chip, but it also gives Snapdragon 8 Elite-powered phones all they can handle.

Android phones could leave iPhone behind in 2026 – and here's why

There could be some big changes coming to flagship phones from all angles next year

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