Qualcomm, Snapdragon officially entered the Windows PC market with its family. The company, which partners with large manufacturers, also wants to appeal to the middle class. Accordingly more affordable Snapdragon It was reported that the processors are under development.
Snapdragon X processors will be cheaper
Qualcomm is looking to expand in the PC market controlled by Intel and AMD, according to a new report from analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. The company aims to reduce the costs of Windows PCs with affordable Snapdragon X processors.
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Qualcomm recently introduced the Snapdragon X Elite and X Plus processors. Computers powered by these processors will be shipped in the summer. Manufacturers such as Microsoft, Dell, HP and Lenovo, Copilot+ PC It will offer Snapdragon processors with its platform.
Kuo predicted that the number of computers with Snapdragon X processors will reach 2 million units by the end of the year, thanks to partnerships with major manufacturers. Additionally, shipments are expected to increase by 100-200 percent in 2025.
Allegedly, Qualcomm’s goals are bigger. The analyst claimed that he was working on more affordable versions of Snapdragon X Elite and X Plus processors. The processors are expected to increase competition, especially in the mid-range PC segment, which includes AMD Ryzen.
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Kuo reported that Qualcomm will launch a new processor codenamed Canim in late 2025. Built on TSMC’s 5nm node, Canim; It will be priced between $599-$799. Currently, the price of the cheapest Snapdragon computer starts at $999.