Snapdragon X2 chips could deliver up to 22% performance boost over X Elite

In context: Qualcomm's first-generation Snapdragon X laptops saw a lukewarm reception, but the company seems determined to improve. Rumors indicate that the upcoming Snapdragon X2 chips could deliver up to 22 percent better performance, primarily driven by higher boost clocks. This leap could help Qualcomm redeem itself from a poor first try.

Reliable Chinese tipster Fixed Focus Digital claims that the Snapdragon X Elite 2 SoC's CPU cores will feature a minimum boost clock of 4.4GHz (via Jukanlosreve). The leaker didn't share the maximum frequency but hinted that it could climb higher under heavy workloads.

Thanks to higher clock speeds, the new chip is expected to deliver an 18 – 22 percent performance boost over the top-tier Snapdragon X Elite model (X1E-84-100), which maxes out at 4.3GHz. The performance uplift likely stems not just from frequency gains but also from improvements in process technology.

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