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May 11, 2024 – Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X series chips are getting a lot of attention because they have longer battery lives than Intel’s chips.
The Better Performance of the Battery
Recent tests showed that computers with a Snapdragon X CPU and an FHD+ display could play videos for 29.6 hours, while Intel models could only do so for 15.45 hoursⁿ. With a QHD+ screen, the Snapdragon battery could play videos for 21.9 hours, but the Intel battery could only last for 11.02 hours of video.
The Snapdragon X Line
In the laptop market, Qualcomm’s newest chip is the Snapdragon X line. The main goal of these chips is to provide better speed and efficiency, with an emphasis on AI features⁹.
What this means for the laptop market
This big difference in battery life could change the laptop market in a big way. Laptops with Snapdragon X series chips may be more popular with people who care more about battery life than laptops with Intel chips.
Intel’s Answer
Intel hasn’t said anything about these results yet . But the company has been putting a lot of money into making its chips use less power, so it will be interesting to see how it handles this problem⁁.
Bottom Line
Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X line chips have better battery life, which is a big step forward for the company. As the market for laptops gets more competitive, Qualcomm may be able to get a big edge over its rivals by making batteries that last longer.
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