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Qualcomm is finally getting serious about PC gaming, and its Snapdragon X2 Elite chips prove it

Qualcomm is getting serious about bringing PC gaming to the latest Snapdragon X2 Elite Windows PCs, leaving discrete GPUs behind to allow for thin-and-lightweight gaming laptops.

Tom’s Guide

Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 unveiled — here's all the performance and AI upgrades likely coming to Galaxy S26 Ultra

The Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 chipset will power many of next year's top Android phones, including, potentially, Samsung's next Galaxy S flagships. Here's what you can expect from the chipset.

Tom’s Guide

I benchmarked the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 — the iPhone 17 Pro has already met its match

We've gotten a chance to benchmark the just-announced Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset, and next year's top Android phones should be performance powerhouses.

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I tried the most powerful Android phone I've ever seen –a glimpse of the future

With 24GB RAM, this Android reference phone with Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 is a beast

Qualcomm Brings The 'Future Of Mobile Technology' To Consumers With Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5

Qualcomm Inc (NASDAQ:QCOM) unveiled its newest Snapdragon mobile platform on Wednesday, which includes a large focus on the growth of agentic artificial intelligence.

Benzinga

Qualcomm Announces Fastest, Most Efficient Windows PC Processors

Technology giant Qualcomm Inc (NASDAQ:QCOM) unveiled the new Snapdragon X2 Elite and Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme on Wednesday, which will expand the company's use cases for Snapdragon among the PC market.

Benzinga

Tech Talk: The Advanced Professional Video codec is coming with the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. Do you need this?

Qualcomm's newest Snapdragon Elite chip brings Advanced Professional Video (APV) support to smartphones. Is this important, and if so, why?

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Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 Elite vs. X Elite: How do the new ARM64 chips compare to the old?

Qualcomm's second-gen Snapdragon X2 Elite chips are here to power PCs, and they're a big leap forward compared to the first-gen X Elite. Just how big? Let's find out.

Windows Central

Android phones just took a major leap –will be even more appealing in 2026

Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 is the flagship new chip with big promise

Qualcomm announces Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme CPUs — and it's as powerful as you think

Qualcomm has announced Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme CPUs, promising the "fastest and most efficient processors for Windows PCs on the market. Here's what we know.

Tom’s Guide

Qualcomm unveils Snapdragon X2 Elite and X2 Elite Extreme chips that rival Apple M4 Max — specs and release date finally revealed, but you'll have to wait a while

Snapdragon X2 Elite and X2 Elite Extreme are Qualcomm's new SoCs for the Windows PC market, with a focus on high performance workloads and great efficiency that rivals the latest from Apple, AMD, and Intel. But not until 2026.

Windows Central

Qualcomm's new Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme and Elite chips for PCs stretch up to a record 5 GHz — 3nm Arm chips sport new Oryon Prime cores

Qualcomm announced its Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme and X2 Elite SoCs, and is making big claims about improvements over last gen.

Tom’s Hardware

Qualcomm’s new Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 will power the next Galaxy and phones that will hear and see everything

Qualcomm has launched the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, the fastest processor ever, with new AI features.

TechRadar

"Making a great chip means nothing if we can't do it the next year" - Qualcomm unveils powerful new Snapdragon X2 Elite chips for faster, better laptops

Laptops are set to get another power boost, with Qualcomm unveiling new Snapdragon X2 Elite and X2 Elite Extreme chips.

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Laptops with the best battery life just got "legendary" power upgrade

Qualcomm's Snapdragon X2 Elite brings even more power for Windows laptops

Android Central

The new Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 promises smarter, more proactive AI and better video recording

The new Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 takes AI to another level with enhanced on-device agentic capabilities, allowing phones to become more proactive and helpful.

TechRadar

‘I’ve seen it, it’s incredible’: Qualcomm CEO hypes new desktop Android OS that sounds like a genuine game-changer

Google’s senior vice president of platforms & devices Rick Osterloh took to the stage to talk more about Android being integrated into ChromeOS.

Tom’s Guide

Google wants to take on Windows with Android for PCs — and Qualcomm's CEO already says it's 'incredible'

During this year's Snapdragon Summit, Google discussed its plans to merge Android with ChromeOS. Qualcomm's CEO has seen the software and says it's "incredible."

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PC Gamer

Google and Qualcomm are prepping 'desktop' Android to enable 'mobile and PC' in one device, but should Windows and x86 be afraid?

Google and Qualcomm are both super excited...

MarketBeat

Qualcomm’s RSI Just Hit Its High of the Year—Why That’s Bullish

Qualcomm’s RSI just hit its highest in over a year. With strong fundamentals and bullish analyst support, a breakout above $170 looks likely.

Windows Central

Google is building the Android PC and phone convergence platform that Microsoft failed to deliver with Windows — Qualcomm calls it incredible

Google and Qualcomm are working together to bring Android to the PC form factor. That's potentially the biggest threat to Windows that Microsoft has ever had to deal with.

Tom’s Guide

6G is coming sooner than you think — Qualcomm is ready to have 6G devices 'as early as 2028'

During the Snapdragon Summit 2025, Qualcomm CEO Cristiano Amon stated that the company is ready to have 6G in pre-commercial devices "as early as 2028." Here's what we know.

Android Central

MediaTek's new powerhouse chip is the unicorn you'll never get to see

MediaTek might have just built a better chip than anyone else. Too bad it will never come to mainstream devices in North America, though.

Tom’s Guide

TSMC's new 2nm chip will reportedly cost 50% more — get ready for more expensive laptops and phones

A new report on TSMC from the China Times suggests that the cost of next-generation chips are going to be 50% more expensive, meaning prices may rise significantly on the best laptops and smartphones over the next few years. Here's why.

The Independent UK

Will.i.am just invented an AI-powered car radio – and I’ve tried it

FYI Raidio set to take users beyond radio into a world of customised content and clever conversation for entertainment and learning

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