Qualcomm previously tested the notebook PC waters with the Snapdragon 835 and 850 chips, but now it’s ready for a full assault on Intel’s territory. Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8cx chip for Windows 10 laptops could very well be the beginning of the end to Intel’s vice-like grip powering PCs.
Rivaling Intel’s performance with smaller and fanless silicon (Intel has struggled to release a 7-nanometer chip) aren’t the only advantages Qualcomm has over its leading competitor. The Snapdragon architecture was designed for mobility and the wireless lifestyle it enables.
As such, laptop battery life on 8cx-powered notebooks should be much better than on Intel-powered machines, and it has support for Quick Charge 4+. Qualcomm says PCs with its 8xc will have “multi-day” battery life.
The integrated X24 LTE modem allows for always-connected cellular connectivity. Despite phones and tablets having built-in cellular connectivity for years, laptops are just adding them in now. Part of the reason has the incompatibility of LTE modems with Intel chips, which would’ve drained HP 537626-001 notebook battery life a lot quicker. However, Qualcomm’s expertise integrating LTE modems into the same silicon on mobile gives it a leg up on in this area.
Similarly, Qualcomm’s Aqstic audio tech allows for better wireless audio and improved hands-free voice commands with voice assistants such as Alexa and Cortana.
