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Innovative from the start. 

Who is Qualcomm – and how is this mobile giant now shaking up the B2B market?

 

The next-generation smart PC requires next-level leadership—and Qualcomm has been pioneering AI for over 15 years. They’ve invested in original AI research, development, and optimization to make hybrid AI a reality.

The AI journey of Qualcomm started back in 2007, when they introduced their first Qualcomm® Hexagon™ DSP (Digital Signal Processor) on a Snapdragon® platform. The Hexagon DSP’s architecture was the foundation for what would become the neural processing unit (NPU).

Qualcomm launched its first Snapdragon processor in 2007 and in 2024 launched the Snapdragon X Elite and Snapdragon X Plus, a new generation of processors incorporated into a new lineup of Windows laptops that Microsoft launched enabling Copilot+ experiences.

What sets Snapdragon processors apart today is their ability to combine high-performance computing with ultra-efficient power management and AI processing – directly on the device. With the Snapdragon X Series processors, Qualcomm Technologies is enabling a new class of PCs: ultra-portable, AI-powered, always connected, and built for a hybrid workforce.

This marks a major shift in the PC landscape. Traditional processor architectures are being challenged. The combination of CPU, GPU, and NPU on a single chip opens the door for a new generation of AI-native applications. Tasks that once required cloud-based AI models can now run locally on Copilot+ PCs.

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Without a chip, nothing works. 

Snapdragon X Series processors are brought to life by their tightly built SoCs that power data-heavy and AI-based applications quickly and concurrently, on-device, and without draining the battery.  

AI PCs boosts workplace productivity by optimising tasks such as drafting emails, organising files and even analysing large data sets. Since AI processing happens directly on the device, companies benefit from faster response times and enhanced data protection. At the same time, users gain from AI that learns and adapts to their behavior—continuously improving over time – allowing employees to focus on what truly matters. 

Key Facts: Snapdragon X Series.

 
 
45
TOPS NPU

 

 

 
Up to
12
Qualcomm Oryon cores

 

 

 
Up to
4.3 GHz
clock speed

 

 

 
Up to
30 MB
total CPU cache

 

 

 
Support for
 < 3
external displays

 

 

Which devices are currently being powered by Snapdragon processors? 

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Which devices are currently being powered by Snapdragon processors? 

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The architecture makes the difference. 

By integrating the Qualcomm Oryon™ CPU, the Qualcomm® Adreno™ GPU, the Hexagon NPU, the Qualcomm® Sensing Hub, and a large, shared memory subsystem, Snapdragon platforms intelligently distribute tasks across specialized engines. Each component focuses on what it does best delivering a seamless, responsive experience. 

This architecture is the foundation of a new class of computing platforms, powering a range of Copilot+ PCs built for the AI era. 


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Compatibility that keeps everything running. 

Qualcomm Technologies knows that a business runs on apps – and the Snapdragon X Series delivers. Together with Microsoft they have identified hundreds of the most used Windows apps so that they deliver exceptional performance on devices with Snapdragon X Series platforms running natively or in emulation. 

Native app development has increased 3x over the past year for Windows on Snapdragon – representing over 93% of where users spend their time on Windows PCs. And the PRISM emulator covers the majority of the remaining apps where users spend most of their time. 

 

 

Windows 11 for devices powered by Snapdragon.

The collaboration of Qualcomm Technologies with Microsoft optimizes Windows 11 for devices powered by Snapdragon. This way users benefit from AI-accelerated user experiences, superior performance, extended battery life, lightning-fast connectivity, and intelligent security. 

With the Windows 10 support ending in October 2025, Copilot+ PCs will become even more important. Companies should therefore make the decision for Windows 11 at an early stage in order to minimise the risk of security gaps, compliance and operational problems as well as supply bottlenecks. 

 

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What is Windows on Snapdragon?

Windows on Snapdragon is a mobile computing platform that powers a range of Copilot+ PCs using a system-on-a-chip (SoC) architecture, seamlessly integrating a central processing unit (CPU), graphics processing unit (GPU), neural processing unit (NPU), and modem.


Qualcomm Technologies’ collaboration with Microsoft optimizes Windows 11 for devices powered by Snapdragon to provide AI-accelerated user experiences, superior performance, extended battery life, lightning-fast connectivity, and intelligent security.

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Qualcomm Technologies:
Newcomer or established company? 

The digital transformation has affected almost all areas of society and the economy, from the automotive industry, agriculture and education to healthcare and manufacturing. Innovations are needed that push the boundaries of what’s possible on devices and in networks form the basis for driving this change in all areas. 

For nearly 40 years, Qualcomm has been synonymous with innovation that transforms businesses and the driving force behind the development, launch, and expansion of 5G. 

But is it just a smartphone company? Not anymore. Qualcomm Technologies revolutionized processing for smartphones and now have grown well beyond mobile. Today, the company encompasses many different verticals and products which includes its Snapdragon processors across a large portfolio of products including their recent Snapdragon X Series Processors. 

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