Qualcomm unveils new Snapdragon X silicon for affordable AI computers in India

The Snapdragon X chipset can support up to 45 TOPS (trillion operations per second) of AI performance. It utilises the Qualcomm Oryon CPU cores to deliver up to 163% faster performance than most of its rival chipsets.

American semiconductor giant Qualcomm has launched a new Snapdragon X silicon in India.

The latest Snapdragon X series chipset is specifically designed for budget computers to run generative Artificial Intelligence (gen AI) features smoothly. It is considerably less expensive than the Snapdragon X Elite and X Plus, which power top-end Copilot AI PCs offered by Asus, Lenovo, Microsoft, Acer, HP, Dell and more.

The Snapdragon X chipset can support 45 TOPS (trillion operations per second) of AI performance. It utilises the Qualcomm Oryon CPU cores to deliver up to 163 per cent faster performance than most of its rival chipsets which also require 168 per cent more power.

PCs with Snapdragon X can support 5G and Wi-Fi 7 for faster internet connectivity and consume less power to offer day-long battery life. It also comes integrated with the Snapdragon Sound Technology Suite to deliver immersive, high-fidelity audio for wireless listening.

Furthermore, Snapdragon X comes incorporated with robust privacy features, enabling comprehensive protection from chip to cloud.

Savi Soin, senior vice president & president (India), Qualcomm International Inc.

"Building on the overwhelming success of laptops powered by Snapdragon X Elite and Snapdragon X Plus, the Snapdragon X platform is set to revolutionize the accessibility of Copilot+ PCs in India. Our collaborations with Croma and Flipkart allow consumers to effortlessly engage with, experience and purchase these cutting-edge devices. With Snapdragon X, we are not just continuing our legacy of innovation but also making advanced AI technology more accessible to everyone," said Savi Soin, senior vice president & president (India), Qualcomm International Inc.

First Snapdragon X-powered PCs from Asus-- Vivobook 16 and Zenbook A14 will be available for prices starting at Rs 65,990,

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