OEMs will launch always-connected devices using Snapdragon X Elite processor
Following earlier revelations that Dell, HP, and Lenovo would spearhead the launch of Windows on Snapdragon Always Connected PCs powered by the Snapdragon X Elite processor, the second day of the Snapdragon Tech Summit 2023 saw HONOR further announcing their foray into PCs equipped with the Snapdragon X Elite. Moreover, it was clarified that tech giants like Xiaomi, Samsung, ASUS, Acer, and Microsoft are all set to unveil related products, fortifying their collaboration with numerous gaming studios to elevate the gaming experience on Windows on Snapdragon Always Connected devices.
Beyond the commitments from HONOR, Xiaomi, Samsung, ASUS, Acer, and Microsoft to release PCs with the Snapdragon X Elite processor, Qualcomm has solidified its collaboration with ODMs, including Wistron, Compal, Quanta, and Inventec, for reference designs. Simultaneously, they are partnering with industry magnates like Realtek, Foxconn, Infineon, VIA, and Texas Instruments to broaden the landscape of the Windows on Snapdragon Always Connected PC market.
Conversely, Qualcomm, by integrating Snapdragon Seamless, aims to simplify device interconnectivity and file sharing. Capitalizing on the Snapdragon X Elite processor’s intrinsic compatibility with Microsoft’s DirectX API, Qualcomm is broadening its collaborations with a plethora of gaming studios. This strategic move seeks to enhance the gaming experience on Windows on Snapdragon designs, attracting an even wider community of gamers, and expanding the applicability of Windows on Snapdragon products.
Currently, besides Qualcomm, industry players including NVIDIA and AMD seem poised to strategize within the Arm architecture PC market. As a result, Windows OS, which has long been intertwined with Intel’s x86 architecture, might soon allure a broader user base with Arm-based designs. Coupled with Qualcomm’s forthcoming availability of Snapdragon Seamless technology, the expectation is to establish a vast, seamless connectivity ecosystem, potentially becoming a driving force behind Microsoft’s push into a revolutionary PC market landscape.
