Overview

• Qualcomm is working on two new processors, Project Glymur and Project Mahua, as successors to the Snapdragon X Elite.
• Project Glymur is rumored to feature an 18-core CPU configuration and retain LPDDR5X support.
• Both processors are expected to support DX12 features and hardware-accelerated ray tracing to compete with Apple's M3 and M4 chips.
• Testing of the new processors began in July and August 2024, with a potential launch in the first half of 2026.
• Project Mahua will likely be a direct successor to the Snapdragon X Elite, featuring a 12-core CPU in a 6+6 cluster configuration.