The ARM-based Apple Silicon platform has continually put Windows PCs to shame. Now, Qualcomm is finalizing its Snapdragon X platform, which promises to outperform Apple latest M3 chip and bring the full benefits of the ARM architecture to PC users.
There are already a number of ARM-based Windows PCs on the market. Most of them are powered by Qualcomm’s old Snapdragon 8cx chips, though some are powered by processors from other brands. In any case, all attempts to create a compelling ARM-based Windows PC have ended in semi-failure. This is partially due to Microsoft’s sluggish Windows on ARM development, though it’s also a symptom of unpowered ARM desktop chips. Qualcomm can’t force any action from Microsoft, but it can offer a more compelling ARM processor. That’s the goal behind the new Snapdragon X lineup, which was first announced in late 2023.