Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. continues to push the boundaries of PC innovation by introducing the Snapdragon® X Platform, the latest addition to the Snapdragon X Series portfolio. This platform brings high performance, AI-driven intelligence, and multi-day battery life to affordable, mainstream laptops priced at approximately $600. Alongside this, Qualcomm unveiled the world’s first mini desktop PCs powered by the Snapdragon X Series, ushering in a new era of compact computing.
Highlights of Snapdragon X Series at CES 2025
Snapdragon X Platform: AI Leadership for Mainstream PCs
- Affordable Innovation: Designed for devices in the $600 range, Snapdragon X delivers premium Copilot+ PC experiences to students, freelancers, and budget-conscious users.
- Powerful Architecture: Features an 8-core Qualcomm Oryon™ CPU for performance and efficiency, with a 45 TOPS NPU enabling advanced AI capabilities.
- Energy Efficiency: Offers up to 163% faster performance than competitors at ISO-power, with 168% less power consumption at ISO-performance.
- Partner OEMs: Devices from Acer, Asus, Dell Technologies, HP, and Lenovo are expected in early 2025.
World’s First Mini Desktop PC Powered by Snapdragon X Series
- Compact Form Factor: Snapdragon’s mini desktop design introduces portability and performance, catering to consumers, developers, and businesses.
- Diverse Applications: This milestone expands the Snapdragon X Series’ reach into new, innovative computing form factors.
Expanding Windows 11 on Snapdragon with AI Experiences
- Native AI Applications: Snapdragon-powered PCs now support over 50 NPU-driven AI experiences, including Moises Live, a music DAW and VST app designed exclusively for Snapdragon’s NPU.
- Software Ecosystem Growth: Native app development tripled in 2024, with VPNs, security apps, cloud storage, and music tools among the highlights.
- Enhanced Productivity: AI-powered features in Windows 11 improve performance, security, and creativity for users.
Executive Insights
- Alex Katouzian, Group GM, Mobile, Compute, & XR at Qualcomm:
“The Snapdragon X Series portfolio offers the most powerful, intelligent, and power-efficient processors for Windows in their class. Copilot+ PCs powered by Snapdragon redefine the PC category, bringing innovative form factors and AI-driven experiences to users.” - Pavan Davuluri, Corporate VP, Windows + Devices for Microsoft:
“Snapdragon X is pivotal in delivering leading performance, battery life, and AI capabilities, broadening choices for Copilot+ PCs that meet diverse user needs.”
Looking Ahead
The Snapdragon X Series solidifies Qualcomm’s leadership in AI-driven, energy-efficient computing. With over 60 devices in production or development and 100+ expected by 2026, Snapdragon is paving the way for smarter, more accessible computing experiences that blend innovation with affordability.