Qualcomm is reportedly to introduce its latest addition to the Snapdragon lineup, a tone-downed version of the existing Snapdragon X Plus, during a press conference on September 4 at the IFA 2024 exhibition in Berlin.Qualcomm expected to unveil the 8-core Snapdragon X Plus at IFA 2024
This event, led by Qualcomm CEO Cristiano Amon, is set to showcase the first 8-core processor built on the Oryon architecture, specifically targeting the CoPilot+ notebooks market under $800.
An affordable alternative to the original 10-core X Elite
The Snapdragon X Plus (model X1P-42-100) is expected to be a more affordable alternative to the Snapdragon X Elite and the existing 10-core X Plus. Featuring an 8-core Oryon CPU built on a 4nm process, this new chip is designed to balance performance and cost, making it ideal for mid-range laptops popular with budget-conscious consumers.
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Reports indicate that the Snapdragon X Plus will offer clock speeds of up to 3.4GHz on a single core and 3.2GHz in multi-core operations. The GPU integrated within this chip is an Adreno variant, capable of delivering 1.7 TFLOPS of computing power. This is notably less than the 3.8 TFLOPS offered by the flagship models, but it should still be sufficient for standard graphics workloads.
In terms of memory, the Snapdragon X Plus supports LPDDR5X RAM with a total cache of 30MB, compared to the 42MB found in the more premium X Plus variants.
Additionally, the chip will retain several key features from its more expensive counterparts, including the Qualcomm Hexagon NPU, which provides 45 TOPS of AI performance, and the Always-Sensing ISP for improved camera processing.Qualcomm expected to unveil the 8-core Snapdragon X Plus at IFA 2024
Connectivity options remain robust, with support for Wi-Fi 7 and 5G, ensuring that devices powered by the Snapdragon X Plus will stay current with the latest wireless technologies. The chip also supports up to three external 4K displays at 60Hz, which should appeal to users looking to build a more extensive desktop setup.
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