Qualcomm has teamed up with several leading PC manufacturers to launch Copilot+ PCs in India, powered by the advanced Snapdragon X Elite and X Plus chipsets. The announcement was made during the Snapdragon for India event on July 30, where Qualcomm Technologies unveiled significant advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) and 5G connectivity.
During the event, Qualcomm introduced a new affordable 5G-enabled chipset, the Snapdragon 4S Gen 2, alongside the Snapdragon X Elite and X Plus processors, which will drive the next generation of Copilot+ PCs in India. Prominent OEM partners, including Asus, Lenovo, HP, Dell, Microsoft, and others, showcased their latest AI-powered PCs featuring these powerful new chipsets. The event kicked off with Sumit Sonal – Head of Marketing & Savi Soin SVP & President of Qualcomm India Pvt Ltd addressing the gathering which followed by some amazing guest speakers & the much awaited chipset announcements.
Technological Advancements
Snapdragon X Elite and X Plus:
– The Snapdragon X Elite is built on a 4nm System-on-a-Chip (SoC) architecture and includes a 12-core Qualcomm Oryon CPU, Qualcomm Adreno GPU, and Qualcomm Hexagon NPU with 45 TOPS for rapid AI processing. This configuration offers significant performance improvements and power efficiency.
– The Snapdragon X Plus complements the X Elite by providing additional enhancements in AI capabilities, making it ideal for more demanding tasks and applications.
– The Snapdragon X Elite and X Plus processors offer users the capability to run AI applications directly on their devices rather than relying on cloud computing. With the Copilot+ and Snapdragon X series chipsets, users can enjoy AI features such as live captions, the upcoming Microsoft Recall, Procreate, and more. 
Snapdragon 4S Gen 2:
– The new Snapdragon 4S Gen 2 chipset is designed to bring 5G connectivity to a broader range of devices at an affordable price. It offers enhanced performance and connectivity features, making it a versatile option for budget-friendly smartphones and IoT devices. Xiaomi India will be the first brand to launch a phone with this chipset later this year.
Deepu John – Qualcomm
Performance and Efficiency
The key differentiator of the Snapdragon X Series lies in the Neural Processing Unit (NPU) within the chipsets. By offloading AI workloads from the CPU and GPU to the NPU, Copilot+ PCs achieve superior performance and significant power savings. Qualcomm’s NPU delivers the highest performance per watt for laptops, outperforming M3 by up to 2.6 times and Core Ultra 71 by up to 5.4 times. Additionally, the Snapdragon X Elite CPU leads in Windows performance, boasting up to 51% faster CPU performance at ISO power while consuming 65% less power compared to competitor peak PC CPUs.
Industry Impact
Kedar Kondap, Senior Vice President and General Manager of Compute and Gaming at Qualcomm Technologies, emphasized the transformative potential of Snapdragon X Series-powered Copilot+ PCs. He highlighted how these devices are designed to unlock the full potential of next-generation AI applications, enhancing productivity and creativity for millions of users in India.
Developer Tools
Qualcomm’s AI Hub and the new Snapdragon Dev Kit for Windows provide robust platforms for developers to quickly deploy AI models and create innovative applications for Snapdragon-powered devices. These tools make it easier for developers to harness the full potential of the Snapdragon X Elite and X Plus chipsets.
Conclusion
This launch marks a significant step forward in bringing advanced AI and connectivity capabilities to the Indian market, setting the stage for a new era of intelligent personal computing. With the combined power of the Snapdragon X Elite, X Plus, and the Snapdragon 4S Gen 2, Qualcomm is poised to revolutionize the PC and mobile landscapes in India.
Here are some more photographs from the event.
