Windows on Arm
Native arm64 and x86-based apps run on devices built for Windows on Arm, with compatibility improving over time. With Qualcomm's upcoming range of Snapdragon processors, the performance of Arm-based Windows laptops could become even faster than Apple's offerings. Here's everything we know about Microsoft's plans for running Windows on Arm and the OEM devices designed for it.
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Best Windows on Arm laptops 2024
By Zac Bowden published
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!
Qualcomm flexes generative AI muscles in Snapdragon X Elite vs Intel Core Ultra test, and it now has an AI Hub to help developers
By Sean Endicott published
Your next smartphone or PC with a Qualcomm chip may be able to run AI locally, no cloud required.
Google Chrome for Windows on Arm is FINALLY happening, and you can try it now
By Zac Bowden published
Arm FTW After famously snubbing Windows on Arm for several years, Google looks to finally be bringing native Arm support to Chrome on Windows.
Results are in: Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X Elite goes toe-to-toe with Apple’s new M3 Pro processor
By Daniel Rubino published
It's on! Many people thought Qualcomm’s forthcoming Snapdragon X Elite processor for Windows laptops would be outdated due to Apple’s new M3 chip. That’s not the case at all.
Qualcomm brings receipts: Snapdragon X Elite gets benchmarked, completely dunks on Apple’s M2 processor
By Daniel Rubino published
It's real During Qualcomm’s Snapdragon Summit, the company held a benchmarking session for reporters to prove it does what it says.
Here are the 9 PC makers supporting Qualcomm’s game-changing Snapdragon X Elite
By Daniel Rubino published
The list Qualcomm's list of committed PC makers is quite impressive, giving it a leg up in 2024 when competing against Intel.
Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X Elite can beat Apple’s M2 Max, Intel i9 in new ARM’s race for Windows laptops
By Daniel Rubino published
This is it Qualcomm has finally unveiled its answer to Intel and Apple with its Oryon-powered Snapdragon X Elite platform for Windows PCs. And if its numbers are accurate, it blows past the competition.
Qualcomm’s next-gen PC processors to compete with Apple officially named Snapdragon X Series
By Daniel Rubino published
New name In just a few weeks, Qualcomm is revealing its next-gen processors for Windows laptops. Today, we learn its official name and why the company chose it.
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