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Qualcomm unveiled its second-generation Snapdragon X2 Elite and X2 Elite Extreme processors for Windows PCs, boasting significant performance gains. These 3nm chips promise up to 31% faster CPU performance or 43% lower power consumption than their predecessors, alongside a 2.3x GPU performance boost. Featuring an 18-core Oryon CPU with clock speeds up to 5GHz, and a faster NPU, Qualcomm claims these are the fastest and most efficient processors for Windows PCs, targeting competitors like Intel and AMD. Laptops with these chips are expected in the first half of 2026.

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This 60-second summary was prepared by the JQJO editorial team after reviewing 1 original report from The Verge.