Qualcomm has unveiled the new, budget-friendly Snapdragon X chip

During the height of CES 2025Qualcomm has revealed the existence of its new Snapdragon X processor, which the company says will create opportunities for more budget-friendly. Windows laptops already this year. We’re talking about Copilot+ laptops in the $600 range, which we would definitely welcome with open arms. The chip will also be used in at least one mini desktop PC at some point.

The new chipset is positioned by Qualcomm as a more accessible high-end chip for a much wider audience. “Snapdragon X is an ideal solution for students, freelancers and budget-conscious consumers who need a reliable and powerful laptop that can keep up with their busy lives,” Qualcomm said in a press release detailing the announcement. Although the Snapdragon X is technically a downgrade, the company says it still offers the same cutting-edge, AI-focused performance we saw in the Snapdragon X Elite and X Plus computers arriving on the scene in 2024 (which typically cost). somewhere in the ranges of $800 to $1,000 and up).

Qualcomm also said in the release that we can expect Snapdragon X-equipped laptops from major manufacturers such as Acer, Asus, Dell, HP and Lenovo to hit the market starting this month. These will all be part of the Copilot+ line of Windows laptops, featuring advanced AI processing and CPU speed.