Experience the cutting-edge technology of the Snapdragon X Elite, set to revolutionize the computing landscape with its impending arrival in devices like the Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge, slated for a potential release in June, as per unofficial reports.
Expected to feature a sleek 14” display, paired with 16GB of RAM and a spacious 512GB SSD, the Galaxy Book4 Edge promises to redefine portable computing. While details regarding alternative memory configurations remain undisclosed, it’s confirmed that the RAM will be integrated directly into the system (a feature shared with the Intel-powered Book4 models).
Priced at an estimated €1,800 for the 16/512GB variant, the Edge presents a compelling option in its segment. Comparatively, the 14” 16/512GB Galaxy Edge4 Pro, equipped with an Intel Core Ultra 7 processor, is priced at €1,900, while a similarly configured 13” Apple MacBook Air (M3 chip) retails for €1,760. It’s worth noting that the cooling mechanism of the Edge, whether passive or active, remains undisclosed, unlike the MacBook Air.
The Snapdragon X Elite, built on a cutting-edge 4nm process, boasts 12 high-performance Oryon cores, distinctively developed by Qualcomm. Enhanced by an Adreno GPU delivering 4.6 TFLOPs of performance and supporting DirectX 12, alongside a Hexagon NPU offering 45 TOPs, the Snapdragon X Elite promises unparalleled performance.
Setting itself apart from Intel chips, the Snapdragon integrates the Snapdragon X65 5G modem, boasting a theoretical peak downlink speed of 10Gbps. Expected to offer superior power efficiency, its performance against Core Ultras at various levels remains to be seen.
Notably, the Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge is poised to be one among several devices powered by the Snapdragon X Elite, with prominent manufacturers such as HP, Lenovo, Asus, Dell, Acer, Honor, Microsoft, and Xiaomi also working on their iterations. While launch dates remain unconfirmed, the anticipation for these groundbreaking devices is palpable.
