Snapdragon X Plus 8-core processor leaks ahead of IFA debut
Snapdragon X Plus 8-core: Will it be the most powerful processor ever or what? Qualcomm offers Snapdragon X-series processors in two main variants: the X Plus, which features a 10-core Oryon CPU, and the X Elite, which comes with a 12-core Oryon CPU. A new leak from Evan Blass has revealed the key specs of the 8-core version of the X Plus, which is set to launch on laptops that will be announced at IFA Berlin.
Snapdragon X Plus 8-core specifications
This will be a somewhat stripped-down version of the regular X Plus, featuring an 8-core Oryon CPU, and will ship in CoPilot+ laptops starting at $800.
Snapdragon X Plus 8-core performance
According to previous reports, the new processor will offer a single core clock speed of up to 3.4GHz and a multi-core clock speed of up to 3.2GHz. In addition to reducing the number of processor cores and clock speeds, the new X Plus will also feature a stripped-down Adreno GPU, which has a performance of 1.7 TFLOPS (instead of 3.8 TFLOPS), 30MB of total LPDDR5X RAM (compared to 42MB in the X Plus), and support for three external displays at UHD resolution and 60Hz (instead of 4K 120Hz).
Other features of Snapdragon X Plus 8-core
The processor will also retain the Qualcomm Hexagon NPU, which boasts 45 TOPS performance, as well as the Always-Sensing ISP, and support for Wi-Fi 7 and 5G.
In short, the Snapdragon X Plus 8-core delivers solid performance in mobile computing, with a focus on power efficiency and multitasking. If you're looking for a powerful processor for your laptops, the Snapdragon X Plus 8-core is a great choice.