➀ Overview of the IFA 2024 tech showcase with focus on new CPUs and laptops; ➁ Detailed look at Intel's Lunar Lake processors and Lenovo's Auto Twist AI PC; ➂ Highlight on Acer Nitro XV240 F6 600 Hz Gaming Monitor and other notable products.

➀ The Snapdragon X Plus 'X1P-42-100' 8-Core CPU is up to 20% slower in CPU tests and 40% slower in 3DMark GPU benchmarks compared to other models. ➁ The CPU features eight Oryon cores based on a 4nm process, segmented into two clusters with different clock speeds. ➂ The Adreno X1-45 GPU delivers 1.7 TFLOPs of compute, significantly lower than other SKUs. ➃ The ASUS ProArt PZ13 laptop with this SOC scored 102 points in single-core and 649 points in multi-core tests in Cinebench 2024. ➄ In gaming tests, the GPU achieved an average of 18 FPS at 1080p on low settings and 12 FPS on high settings in Shadow of The Tomb Raider.

➀ Samsung has started supplying its LPDDR4X automotive chip to Qualcomm after completing performance verification. ➁ This marks Samsung's first collaboration with Qualcomm in the automotive chip segment. ➂ Samsung is also developing the next-generation LPDDR5 automotive chip, with samples expected in Q4 2024. ➃ The LPDDR4X chip meets the AEC-Q100 standard and guarantees stable performance in extreme temperatures. ➄ Samsung expects to strengthen its presence in the auto chip market by adding Qualcomm to its client list.

➀ Qualcomm's Snapdragon X Elite introduces the Oryon CPU, an Arm-based core from the Nuvia team, focusing on power efficiency. ➁ The CPU features include an Instruction Fetch Unit, Vector Execution Unit, Rename and Retire Unit, Integer Execution Unit, Memory Management Unit, and Load and Store Unit. ➂ The Oryon CPU showcases a balanced 13 cycle branch mispredict latency and supports a wide range of data types. ➃ The memory system includes a large L2 cache and a 6MB system-level cache, enhancing performance and efficiency. ➄ Security features are integrated to protect against potential threats in notebook environments.

1. Qualcomm introduces the Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 processor for budget-friendly smartphones with enhanced AI capabilities; 2. The new chip features an 8-core Kryo CPU, Adreno GPU, and Hexagon NPU, offering improved performance and efficiency; 3. Compared to its predecessor, the Snapdragon 7s Gen 2, it boasts a 20% increase in CPU performance, up to 40% improvement in GPU, over 30% boost in AI performance, and a 12% reduction in overall power consumption.

➀ Google researchers discovered 9 vulnerabilities in Qualcomm's Adreno GPU; ➁ These vulnerabilities could allow hackers full control over Qualcomm-powered devices; ➂ Qualcomm has already patched the issues, but users should still be cautious.

1. Qualcomm plans to release Snapdragon X-powered PCs priced as low as $700 in 2025. 2. These devices aim to offer affordable options without compromising NPU performance. 3. The announcement was made by Qualcomm's CEO Cristiano Amon during an earnings call.

❶ Qualcomm CEO Cristiano Amon announced during the 3Q24 earnings call that the company will launch $700 Snapdragon X PCs next year, offering more affordable options. ❷ Amon also mentioned that the X series product roadmap will expand to include PCs priced as low as $700 without compromising NPU performance. ❸ Qualcomm expects PCs to be a significant driver of diversification, with slow but steady growth as the market transitions.

❶ Local AI workloads are still limited; ❷ Qualcomm demonstrates strong performance on the workloads tested.

1. Qualcomm's Snapdragon X Elite and Snapdragon X Plus promise significant performance improvements. 2. The Oryon processor is based on ARMv8.7 design, featuring 12 CPU cores in three quad-core clusters. 3. The Adreno X1 GPU offers up to 4.6 TFLOPS of FP32 computation, aiming to outperform integrated solutions from AMD and Intel.

1. Qualcomm has made its AI models accessible to app developers. 2. This move allows developers to utilize Qualcomm's AI technology in building their AI-based applications.

1. Qualcomm is set to launch the Snapdragon X Elite and Snapdragon X Plus, with the chips already shipped to laptop partners and the first laptops expected to ship next week. 2. The Snapdragon X includes Qualcomm's new custom Arm v8 'Oryon' CPU core, Adreno GPU, and Hexagon NPU, emphasizing AI capabilities. 3. Oryon, as Qualcomm's first new high-performance CPU design from scratch in years, is crucial for Qualcomm's future in both Windows-on-Arm SoCs and traditional Snapdragon mobile SoCs.

1. The article details the CPU and GPU architecture of Qualcomm's Snapdragon X Elite and Plus, discussing their performance and efficiency compared to competitors. 2. It highlights the transition of the Oryon processor from a server-focused design to a client-oriented one, emphasizing its advanced features and capabilities. 3. The article also compares the Snapdragon X Elite and Plus models, outlining their technical specifications and potential market impact.

1、Arm CEO Renee Haas 表示，Arm 可能在2029年占据50%的Windows PC市场。 2、Arm 目前的市场份额为11%，但Qualcomm 和Nvidia 也在开发 Arm-based 芯片。 3、Arm 的策略是向上移动价值链，提供更多的集成产品，收取更高的费用。

1、Qualcomm 首席执行官 Cristiano Amon 将在 Computex 2024 主题演讲中介绍新一代 Windows-on-Arm 处理器 Snapdragon X Elite 和 X Plus。 2、Snapdragon X 是高通首个严肃的 Arm-based SoC 尝试，旨在为 Windows 笔记本电脑提供高性能和高效能。 3、Snapdragon X NPU 将提供 45 TOPS 的 INT8 性能，满足 Windows 11 Copilot+ AI 功能的硬件要求。

1、三星电子将在即将推出的Galaxy Z Flip 6和Galaxy Z Fold 6折叠式手机中使用高通骁龙8 Gen 3处理器。 2、三星电子将继续使用高通的应用处理器，因为此举可以提高效率和降低成本。 3、新的手机将于7月10日在巴黎举行的Galaxy Unpacked活动中亮相。

At CadenceLIVE 2024 Anirudh Devgan (President and CEO of Cadence) hosted two fireside chats, one with Jensen Huang (President and CEO of NVIDIA) and one with Cristiano Amon (President and CEO of Qualcomm). As you would expect both discussions were engaging and enlightening. What follows are my takeaways from those chats. Anirudh … Read More The post Anirudh Fireside Chats with Jensen and Cristiano appeared first on SemiWiki.

Asus on Tuesday said that it would announce its first 'AI PC' based on Qualcomm's Snapdragon X Elite system-on-chips later this month. The new laptop is set to be introduced at the Next Level. AI Incredible virtual launch event on May 20. The launch of Asustek's new Vivobook S 15 will be hosted by Asus and will be joined by representatives of Qualcomm and Microsoft, who will reveal how they collaborated with PC maker to develop the first notebook based on Qualcomm's Snapdragon X Elite processors. These new SoCs promise to have a significant impact on the PC market in the coming quarters as they are based on the Arm instruction set architecture and are expected to bring together high performance, on-device AI acceleration, and long battery life.  Qualcomm itself calls systems powered by its Snapdragon processors as AI PCs, which is exactly how Asus calls it Vivobook S15 as well. Meanwhile, the only things we know about the machine for now is that it will be based on Qualcomm's Snapdragon X Elite or Snapdragon X Plus processors with 12 or 10 Oryon CPU cores (originally developed by Nuvia), a high-end Adreno GPU, and a 45 TOPS NPU; will come in a metallic chassis, and will feature a 15-inch display. "The launch event, which will feature a collaboration between Microsoft, Qualcomm, and Asus, celebrates the first of the new-era Asus AI PCs, which are set to redefine the very fabric of computing," a statement by Asus reads. "The new laptop will usher in a new era of Asus AI PCs, breaking traditional boundaries and harnessing advanced AI capabilities. With comprehensive support for the latest AI functionality from Asus and Microsoft, it offers personalized AI experiences tailored to individual requirements." Asus is also scheduled showcase its Vivobook laptops based on Qualcomm's processors at Computex in June. Actual systems will be available later this year.