What the heck is an NPU, anyway? Here’s an explainer on AI chips
All PCs will soon have neural processing units. Learn everything you need to know about NPUs and whether you need to care or ...
Qualcomm Unveils 8-Core Snapdragon X Plus For Lower Cost Copilot+ AI Laptops
The new 8 and 10-core Snapdragon X Plus models retain the full capabilities of the onboard NPU with 45 TOPS of AI muscle.
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DirectML on Arm is here at last, almost
As part of the announcement of DirectML support for Qualcomm’s NPU, Microsoft included instructions for using DirectML with WebNN. Again, this is a somewhat complex process for now, as it ...
Intel, AMD, and Qualcomm: What Do Their Next-Gen NPUs Have to Offer?
Neural Processing Units or NPUs are the next big step in processing. Let's take a look at the big manufacturers and their ...
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Cheaper Copilot Plus PCs are coming thanks to this new Snapdragon chip
Supplied by Qualcomm Qualcomm’s new chip also brings an NPU with up to 45 TOPs of AI performance, which means computers with this chip should gain the Copilot Plus PC designation. Copilot Plus ...
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Qualcomm’s 8-core Snapdragon X Plus chip is made for sub-$800 notebooks (leaks)
They were thin and light machines with long battery life and an integrated NPU that delivered 45 TOPS of AI performance. And they all cost $1000 or more. Now Qualcomm is preparing to launch a ...
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Snapdragon X Plus — release date, AI features, specs and more
Here’s how it works. The inaugural Snapdragon X Plus chip packs a 10-core Qualcomm Oryon CPU and a 45 TOPS NPU, which Qualcomm says is the faster NPU for laptops. Because of that, the company ...
ASUS' ProArt PZ13 is the first Copilot+ PC to challenge the Surface Pro 11, but some of these cost-saving component choices won't threaten Microsoft's 2-in-1 dominance
ASUS' new Snapdragon X Plus-powered 2-in-1 is a cost-saving OLED Surface Pro 11 variant for artists packing a free kickstand ...
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Cheaper Copilot+ PCs are coming with Qualcomm's 8-core Snapdragon X Plus chip
made possible by our groundbreaking NPU,” Qualcomm President and CEO Cristiano Amon wrote in a press release. “We are now bringing these transformative AI experiences, along with best-in-class ...
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Qualcomm announces Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 with Kryo CPU and 1+3+4 core configuration
The Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 brings a 4nm process setup, including a Kryo CPU, Adreno GPU, and onboard NPU for AI processing. Qualcomm notes that the CPU is 20% more powerful, and the GPU can handle a ...
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Qualcomm may launch a more affordable 8-Core Snapdragon X Plus
Qualcomm will debut the Snapdragon X Plus X1P-42-100 processor at IFA Berlin on September 4. Designed for laptops under $800, the 8-core chip features 8 Oryon CPU cores, a 45 TOPS NPU, support for ...
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Asus unveils new Vivobook S 15 and ProArt PZ13 laptops
Asus has announced the new Vivobook S 15 and ProArt PZ13 laptops, which will be powered by the new Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus 8-core processor and feature Copilot+ badge. Qualcomm's latest ...