Qualcomm Snapdragon X SoC with Oryon CPU Powers Mainstream AI PCs with Copilot+ Support

11 February, 2025

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Unveiled during the January 2025 edition of CES, Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. introduced the Snapdragon X (X1-26-100), redefining the PC category for mainstream devices priced at $600. As the fourth platform in the Snapdragon X Series, the Snapdragon X extends AI leadership in PCs, offering advanced performance, multi-day battery life, and Copilot+ experiences to a broader audience globally.

The Snapdragon X features an 8-core Qualcomm Oryon CPU clocked at up to 3.0 GHz, paired with a powerful 1.7 TFLOPS X1-45 integrated GPU and a 45 TOPS Hexagon NPU. This platform supports NVMe storage, native displays up to 2560 x 1440 resolution, and up to three external displays at 4Kp60, along with a single camera supporting up to 36MP resolution. Additional features include a high-speed 64GB LPDDR5x-8448 memory controller, USB 4.0, Thunderbolt 4, and PCIe 4.0 compatibility.

Designed for next-generation PCs, the Snapdragon X delivers essential performance and power efficiency. With Wi-Fi 7, Wi-Fi 6E, and 5G LTE connectivity options, it ensures seamless networking capabilities. Its integrated GPU supports dynamic graphics, making it ideal for tasks such as creating presentations, web browsing, and streaming content.

Snapdragon X specifications:

CPU:
- Octa-core 64-bit ARM v8.7 Oryon processor
  - Clocked up to 3.0 GHz (2976 MHz)
  - 30MB cache
GPU:
- Qualcomm Adreno GPU
  - Up to 1.7 TFLOPS
  - Supports DirectX 12 APIs
NPU:
- Qualcomm Hexagon NPU Up to 45 TOPS
- Dual micro NPU
  - On the Qualcomm Sensing Hub
VPU: Qualcomm Adreno VPU
Encoder:
- 4K 30 FPS 8-bit encode
  - H.264, HEVC (H.265), AV1
Decoder
- 4K 30 FPS 10-bit decode
  - HEVC (H.265), VP9, AV1
- 4K 60 FPS 8-bit decode
  - H.265, HEVC (H.265)
Concurrency
- 4K 30 FPS 8-bit decode + 1080p 30 FPS encode
- 1080p 60 FPS 10-bit decode + 1080p 30 FPS encode
Memory
- Up to 64GB LPDDR5x
  - 16-bit 8-channel
  - 135 GB/s bandwidth
  - 8448 MT/s transfer rate
Storage
- NVMe SSD over PCIe Gen 4
- SD v3.0 with UFS 4.0
Display
- Qualcomm Adreno DPU
  - Up to QHD+ 120 Hz (2560 x 1440) resolution with HDR10
- DisplayPort 1.4
  - Supports up to 3x displays
  - 4K UHD @ 60Hz and QHD @ 120 Hz with HDR10
Camera
- Qualcomm Spectra ISP
- Single camera up to 36 MP
- 4K HDR video capture
Audio
- Qualcomm Aqstic audio
- Qualcomm aptX audio
Wireless Connectivity
- Qualcomm FastConnect 7800 Mobile Connectivity System
  - Tri-band (6 GHz, 5 GHz, 2.4 GHz) Wi-Fi 7, Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 6
  - Up to 4x spatial streams
  - MU-MIMO (UL/DL), Wi-Fi Optimized Connectivity, Multi-Link Operation (MLO)
- Bluetooth 5.4 with BLE support
- Snapdragon X65 5G Modem-RF System
  - 5G NR, LTE support for CBRS, HSPA, sub-6 GHz, DSS, WCDMA, CDMA 1x, EV-DO, GSM/EDGE, mmWave
  - Peak speeds: Download: 10 Gbps, Upload: 3.5 Gbps
  - 300 MHz bandwidth (sub-6 GHz), 1000 MHz bandwidth (mmWave)
  - Qualcomm Smart Transmit, Wideband Envelope Tracking, AI-Enhanced Signal Boost, 5G PowerSave
USB
- USB Type-C interface
  - 1x USB 2.0, 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1, 3x USB4
Process Node and Technology Built on a 4nm process node

The X1-26-100 is built on the smaller die codenamed Purwa, distinguishing it from most Snapdragon X Elite and some Snapdragon X Plus processors. Similar to modern AMD and Intel chips, the Snapdragon X supports USB 4 and Thunderbolt 4 (though without eGPU support). It is an ideal solution for students, freelancers, and budget-conscious consumers seeking a reliable and powerful laptop that can easily keep up with their demanding lives.

Qualcomm has provided benchmark results comparing the Snapdragon X to the Intel Core i5-1200U. In GeekBench 6, the Snapdragon X outperforms the Intel processor by 163% in single-core performance and 157% in multi-core performance, all while maintaining ISO-power levels.

With Windows 11 and Copilot+ support, the Snapdragon X enhances app performance. The momentum continues to build, with over 50 NPU-powered AI experiences now natively supported on Snapdragon. Native app development has increased threefold in the past year, with companies like Music AI launching their Moises Live app exclusively for Snapdragon and its NPU.