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If Qualcomm really wants to beat Apple it needs an 'X Ultra' to challenge the M3 Max, but will it make one?
By Cale Hunt published
Windows on Arm Qualcomm has said nothing about a third performance tier for its Snapdragon X platform, but something more powerful than the X Elite would help it compete with Apple's M-series ARM CPUs.
Surface Laptop 6 with Snapdragon X Elite SoC confirmed via benchmark leak — rivals MacBook Pro with M3 and M3 Pro
By Zac Bowden published
Arm FTW It's been an open secret for some time, but now it's all but confirmed that the upcoming Surface Laptop 6 for consumers will be powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite SoC.
I finally tried Windows 11 on ARM after four years of unfairly dismissing Qualcomm's misunderstood platform (and I'm obsessed)
By Ben Wilson published
All-in on ARM A bargain find on a second-hand Microsoft Surface Pro X has completely changed how I feel about Windows on ARM, realizing my app compatibility fears were utterly wrong.
Qualcomm unveiled a new mid-tier ARM64 processor, the Snapdragon X Plus, which benchmarks indicate is faster than Apple's M3
By Daniel Rubino last updated
Another Option In addition to the Snapdragon X Elite 12-core SoC, Qualcomm offers a 10-core version to target more mainstream PCs while also keeping ahead of Apple’s M3.
Best Windows on Arm laptops 2024
By Zac Bowden last updated
ARM Looking for a new Windows laptop with an Arm processor? We've got you covered with our in-depth roundup of the best on the market!
What is Snapdragon X Plus? A look at Qualcomm's more affordable Arm laptop processor.
By Cale Hunt published
X Plus Qualcomm's new Snapdragon X Plus is a more affordable alternative to the X Elite for Windows on Arm devices.
What is Snapdragon X Elite? Explaining Qualcomm's new flagship Arm laptop processors.
By Cale Hunt published
X Elite The all-new Snapdragon X chips are what you want in your next Windows on Arm device.
Thunderbolt 4 vs. Thunderbolt 3 vs. USB4 vs. USB 3: All the differences detailed
By Cale Hunt last updated
Plug it in Thunderbolt and USB are everywhere, but the differences between connectivity standards aren't always clear. We explain what these technologies can do and what you can expect going forward.
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