Architectural processors will never diminish Intel and AMD's dominance in PCs. But they can turn more into atraentes in short. There are strong indications that Dell will launch a laptop with an XPS 13 line with the Snapdragon X Elite chip. Asus and Microsoft have also developed laptops with Qualcomm chips.
Compared to x86 processors, which are also Intel and AMD products, chips with Arm architecture tend to consume less power. But today they do not show the same power as x86 units for running applications directed to the Windows platform.
However, XPS notebooks are advanced models. For Dell to use Snapdragon chips for a line, this is why the company intends that it corresponds to the use that users expect from these laptops.
A document obtained pelo VideoCardz reinforce recent rumors that Dell will launch an XPS 13 with a Qualcomm chip. The document was developed in August 2023, but it is mentioned that the release of the equipment is planned for June 2024, which means that the information will be provided.
The document revealing that the notebook will have characteristics such as:
- Up to 64 GB LPDDR5X memory
- 1080p webcam with infrared
- Wi-Fi 7
- 4TB M.2 SSD
- USB4 port with Thunderbolt 4
- 13.4-inch LG phone option POLEsensitive to toques and with 2.8K
- 13.4-inch LCD screen option with Full HD+ and VRV
- 13.4-inch LCD QHD+ screen option
- Battery lasting at least 29 hours for local video playback
As for the processor, the most important attribute, the document mentions a Qualcomm Nuvia cod chip. The Snapdragon X Elite is proven to be Qualcomm's current product for high-end PCs.
A Qualcomm also offers the Snapdragon X Plus chipbut it is aimed at the more accessible laptops, this means it should not appear on the Dell XPS line.
The announcement of the new XPS 13 line is scheduled for next week (20). The expectation is that the notebook will be priced near US$1,200 in the United States.
And Dell isn't in business yet. Brands like Asus, Lenovo, Samsung and Microsoft have also announced laptops with Snapdragon X Elite chip in the coming days.
Because it is a architectural arm I will finally occupy a significant space in the PC segment. Parece.
