Overview

• Leaked SC8480XP benchmarks show an 18-core CPU configuration paired with 64GB of RAM in top-end Snapdragon X2 Elite prototypes
• Early SiP-based designs include onboard memory and storage options such as 48GB of RAM and a 1TB SSD to boost performance and thermal efficiency
• Industry chatter indicates Qualcomm is trialing advanced cooling solutions, including a 120mm radiator AiO, to support desktop and server use cases
• The X2 Elite’s 18 cores represent a 50% increase over the original 12-core Snapdragon X Elite as Qualcomm targets the ultra-premium Windows-on-Arm segment
• Qualcomm has confirmed its Snapdragon Summit will take place September 23–25, where the company is expected to officially unveil the Snapdragon X2 Elite