Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 SoCs Appear on Shipping Manifest, Hinting at New Ultra Premium Lineup

Recent shipping manifests have revealed Qualcomm’s upcoming Snapdragon X2 CPUs, introducing an exciting “Ultra Premium”tier to their product lineup.

Development of Next-Gen Snapdragon X2 SoCs Expected to Conclude by H2 2025

The initial foray by the San Diego chip manufacturer into the PC market generated significant interest, as multiple mainstream laptop manufacturers began to integrate their technology. This surge in adoption was largely attributed to the remarkable AI capabilities offered by Qualcomm’s System on Chips (SoCs).However, amid fierce competition from notable new entrants like AMD’s Strix Point APUs and Intel’s Lunar Lake processors, these SoCs have struggled to maintain visibility in the market. Consequently, Qualcomm seems to be making headway with a sequel, as evidenced by the appearance of new WeUs on shipping manifests, indicating active development (via Olrak_29).

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While specifics regarding the Snapdragon X2 series remain limited, the fact that these chips are already in the development pipeline is encouraging. The current shipping manifests suggest that integrated circuits (ICs) are making their way through the supply chain. Notably, the inclusion of “Ultra Premium”in the WeU designation hints at a potential introduction of a new product segment, adding to the existing “Elite”series. However, this remains speculative at this stage.

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Earlier reports on Snapdragon X2 WeUs identified a particular model under the SC8480XP nomenclature, which is associated with the “Glymur”or “Project Glymur”codename. Testing of these SoCs was conducted in Q3 2024, and at that time, they were noted to be in the nascent stages of development. This suggests that consumers should not expect a launch of Qualcomm’s second-generation laptop chips in the immediate future.

Details surrounding the Snapdragon X2 processors remain sparse. It is anticipated that they will feature next-generation Oryon cores, boasting an increased core count compared to their predecessors. Should the rumored “Ultra Premium”series materialize, these high-performance SoCs will likely position Qualcomm to compete with premium offerings from AMD and Intel. Based on various reports, the targeted release timeframe for the Snapdragon X2 lineup is the second half of 2025, and the recent shipping activity lends credibility to this timeline.

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