Qualcomm’s new Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme processor has surpassed its competitors in early benchmark tests. Designed for laptops, this chip is revolutionizing AI and graphics performance. Powered by Oryon cores and Adreno GPU, it enhances the Windows on ARM ecosystem.
Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme Performance
In Geekbench 6 tests, scoring 3,200 in single-core and 14,500 in multi-core, the X2 Elite Extreme outperforms the Intel Core Ultra 200V (2,800/12,000) and AMD Ryzen AI 300 (2,900/13,000). It achieves 15% higher scores in Cinebench R23. Equipped with a 45 TOPS NPU, it leads AI tasks, supports a 12-core CPU and 16 GB RAM. Manufactured on a 4 nm process, it is efficient with a 30W TDP. Ideal for 16-inch laptop screens, it increases battery life by 20%. The device will be available starting at $1,200.
Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme makes ARM architecture superior to x86. It could transform the PC market with its launch in early 2026.
