Qualcomm Unveils New Snapdragon Chip to Challenge Apple Silicon in Windows Laptops
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Apple Silicon's M1 chipset put pressure on Windows laptops in 2020 with impressive performance and battery life.
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Qualcomm's new Snapdragon X Elite ARM chip aims to match or exceed Apple's M3 chip on Windows laptops.
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X Elite benchmarks show promise, including potential gaming capabilities, though some gaps remain vs Apple.
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Real-world testing on shipping laptops with X Elite will better reveal strengths and weaknesses.
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If X Elite delivers, it gives Microsoft and partners the boost needed to compete with MacBooks over the next decade.