Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X: AI-Powered PCs Take Off in 2025

Qualcomm launched its Snapdragon X platform in late 2024, aiming to electrify the PC market with $600 starting price chips. Featuring an 8-core Oryon CPU, a dedicated Hexagon NPU boasting 45 TOPS, and a slick 4nm process, these chips promise ultra-long battery life—think multiple days on a single charge! Early 2025 sees major brands like Dell, Lenovo, and HP rolling out laptops and even mini desktops powered by Snapdragon X, all ready to run Microsoft’s Copilot+ with a wink to Windows on Arm enthusiasts.