Overview

• The Snapdragon X Elite Gen 2 is expected to offer an 18–22% performance improvement over its predecessor, driven by second-generation Oryon cores with a reported boost clock of 4.4GHz.
• Leaks suggest the chip may transition from TSMC's 4nm process to a more efficient 3nm or potentially 2nm node, enabling better performance and thermal efficiency.
• Uncertainty persists around the chip's official name, with options like Snapdragon X Elite 2 and Snapdragon X2 Elite being speculated, and a possible launch window between late 2025 and 2026.
• Qualcomm aims to address performance and software issues that plagued the first-generation Snapdragon X Elite laptops, which saw mixed market reception and high return rates.
• The chip is part of Qualcomm's broader strategy to compete with Intel, AMD, and Apple in the ARM-based PC market by combining improved performance with enhanced thermal management.