In-depth explanation of this announcementPC-class processor Snapdragon X EliteAt the time, Kedar Kondap, senior vice president and general manager of Qualcomm's computing and gaming business, emphasized that this processor not only introduces the Oryon CPU with a new independent architecture design, but also consists of a total of 12 cores and a 3-cluster configuration with performance cores, thereby corresponding to higher computing performance, and thus can significantly surpass the performance of processors launched by competitors.
This may be due to Arm's previous accusation that Qualcomm acquired NUVIA's technology assets.Violation of the license agreementRegarding the impact of the new Armv8.7 architecture, Qualcomm stated that the Snapdragon X Elite currently uses the Armv9 architecture instruction set, rather than the current new version of ArmvXNUMX, but emphasized that it does not affect actual use.
本身全數採用運作時脈為3.8GHz的12組效能核心，構成「4+4+4」的3叢集配置，更讓其中兩組核心能以超頻形式，讓運作時脈提升至4.3GHz。而在總計達42MB的快取記憶體設計中，分別讓單一運算叢集可分配12MB，另外則將6MB容量作為L3快取記憶體使用。
Another key focus is further improving software compatibility. In addition to collaborating with Microsoft to enhance Windows operating system integration, we've also gone one step further by natively supporting Microsoft's DirectX 12 API and OpenCL. Furthermore, we've collaborated with numerous game studios to enable more games to run on Windows PCs powered by the Snapdragon X Elite processor.
Elsewhere, the memory configuration can reach up to 64GB, and supports up to 8-channel configuration mode. It can even simplify the difficulty of multi-device linkage through Snapdragon Seamless technology, allowing users to more conveniently use PC devices equipped with Snapdragon X Elite processors.
However, Kedar Kondap stated that the Snapdragon X Elite's PCIe lanes don't support standalone graphics cards or external graphics cards, but rather M.2 SSDs, Wi-Fi expansion modules, or USB 4.0 accessories.
Qualcomm's strategy is to target mainstream market demand with PCs powered by the Snapdragon X Elite processor, rather than focusing on high-end needs at the top of the market. The company's primary goal is to change current market usage patterns.
However, if OEMs have additional independent graphics card design requirements for their products, Qualcomm will not restrict such adjustments.
Regarding market rumors that NVIDIA and AMD will also release consumer-grade processors based on the Arm architecture to enter the always-connected PC market, Kedar Kondap expressed welcome interest in this development, believing it will add positive momentum to market development. Kedar Kondap also confirmed that the company will release different levels of Snapdragon X Series processors, but declined to disclose specific details, names, or expected release dates.
