Qualcomm to Launch 8-core Snapdragon X Plus on September 4th

Snapdragon X Plus with 8 Cores Launches September 4th

Qualcomm is gearing up for a significant announcement at IFA 2024, set to begin next week. The company has scheduled a special press conference hosted by CEO Cristiano Amon to unveil a new addition to its Snapdragon X series for PCs. This new SKU, the Snapdragon X Plus X1P-42-100, will be the first 8-core Oryon-based processor in the series.

Targeting the Sub-$800 Laptop Segment

The Snapdragon X Plus X1P-42-100 aims to capture the sub-$800 laptop market, a promise previously made by Amon. Despite its competitive pricing, this processor will feature reduced GPU performance, with maximum compute capabilities limited to 1.7 TFLOPS, a significant drop from the flagship X Elite SKU’s 4.6 TFLOPS.

Key Features and Performance

• Processor: 8-core Oryon-based
• GPU Performance: 1.7 TFLOPS
• Display Support: Up to three external displays at 4K 60 Hz
• AI Performance: 45 TOPS, consistent across all Snapdragon X processors

Marketing and Leaks

A marketing slide showcasing the new processor was shared by @evleaks, highlighting its capabilities and target market. Although Qualcomm has not confirmed all the details, the Snapdragon X Plus X1P-42-100 is expected to be a significant addition to the Snapdragon X lineup.

Upcoming Press Conference

The press conference is scheduled for September 4th and will be live-streamed, where more details about the 8-core processor and possibly other new products will be revealed.

Stay tuned for more updates as Qualcomm continues to innovate in the PC processor market.