Snapdragon X Elite Versions: All You Need to Know

Snapdragon X Elite X1E-84-100 is the most powerful version from the pack

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Updated on July 10, 2024

updated on July 10, 2024

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When diving into the world of Snapdragon X Elite versions, it’s essential to understand the features and differences between each variant. Whether you’re a tech enthusiast or a casual user, knowing these details can help you make an informed decision when selecting a device powered by these impressive chips.

What are all the Snapdragon X Elite chip versions?

1. Snapdragon X Elite X1E-84-100

Component	Specification
CPU	12 Oryon cores, up to 3.8 GHz
	Dual-core boost up to 4.2 GHz
GPU	Adreno GPU with 4.6 TFLOPS
NPU	Hexagon NPU with 45 TOPS
Memory	LPDDR5x RAM, 8448 MT/s, up to 64GB
Storage	Supports PCIe 4.0 and UFS 4.0

This version is the most powerful, providing top-tier performance for intensive computing tasks and AI applications, making it ideal for premium laptops and high-end devices.

2. Snapdragon X Elite X1E-80-100

Component	Specification
CPU	12 Oryon cores, up to 3.4 GHz
	Dual-core boost up to 4.0 GHz
GPU	Adreno GPU with 3.8 TFLOPS
NPU	Hexagon NPU with 45 TOPS
Memory	LPDDR5x RAM, 8448 MT/s, up to 64GB
Storage	Supports PCIe 4.0 and UFS 4.0

This mid-tier version balances performance and efficiency, suitable for mainstream laptops that need solid multi-tasking and AI capabilities.

3. Snapdragon X Elite X1E-78-100

Component	Specification
CPU	12 Oryon cores, up to 3.4 GHz
	No dual-core boost
GPU	Adreno GPU with 3.8 TFLOPS
NPU	Hexagon NPU with 45 TOPS
Memory	LPDDR5x RAM, 8448 MT/s, up to 64GB
Storage	Supports PCIe 4.0 and UFS 4.0

This version is designed for entry-level high-performance laptops, providing good performance without the dual-core boost capability, making it a cost-effective option for less demanding tasks.

4. Snapdragon X Plus X1P-64-100

Component	Specification
CPU	10 Oryon cores, up to 3.4 GHz
	No dual-core boost
GPU	Adreno GPU with 3.8 TFLOPS
NPU	Hexagon NPU with 45 TOPS
Memory	LPDDR5x RAM, 8448 MT/s, up to 64GB
Storage	Supports PCIe 4.0 and UFS 4.0

This budget-friendly version is tailored for affordable laptops, perfect for users needing decent performance for everyday tasks and general use. Although it’s a Plus version, not Elite, we included it for full comparison.

What are the differences between the Snapdragon X Elite SoCs?

	X1E-78-100	X1E-80-100	X1E-84-100	X1P-64-100
CPU Class	Laptop	Laptop	Laptop	Laptop
Clockspeed	3.4 GHz	3.4 GHz	3.8 GHz	3.4 GHz
Turbo Speed	Up to 3.4 GHz	Up to 4.0 GHz	Up to 4.2 GHz	Up to 3.4 GHz
# of Physical Cores	12 (Threads: 12)	12 (Threads: 12)	12 (Threads: 12)	10 (Threads: 10)
Cache	42 MB	42 MB	42 MB	42 MB
TDP	23W	23W	23W	23W
Other	12 x Qualcomm Oryon CPU cores. Adreno GPU. Hexagon NPU	12 x Qualcomm Oryon CPU cores. Adreno GPU. Hexagon NPU	12 x Qualcomm Oryon CPU cores. Adreno GPU. Hexagon NPU	10 x Qualcomm Oryon CPU cores. Adreno GPU. Hexagon NPU
# of Samples	14	23	6	7
Single Thread Rating(% diff. to max in group)	3178 (-18.0%)	3350 (-13.6%)	3876 (0.0%)	3257 (-16.0%)
CPU Mark(% diff. to max in group)	23480 (0.0%)	22653 (-3.5%)	23405 (-0.3%)	22960 (-2.2%)

Understanding these specifications will help you choose the right Snapdragon X Elite chip based on your performance needs and budget. However, you can clearly see that the difference between the Snapdragon X Elite chips is pretty slim. Only the benchmarking tests and the AI applications distinguish them in a more clear way.

We didn’t include the Snapdragon X Elite X1E-00-1DE version because it was the first Elite chip included in the developer versions.

Now, we made a list of all the released or upcoming Copilot+ PCs and there are already a lot of Snapdragon X Elite laptops already on the market.

We also compared the Snapdragon X Elite chips vs Intel’s Core i7 CPUs if you want to know more. However, it’s more interesting how the Snapdragon X Elite compares to Apple’s M4 chips because they are in the same ARM family.

We also have a guide on Snapdragon X Elite vs Z1 Extreme, so don’t miss it. To learn about performance differences, visit our Snapdragon X Elite comparison guide.

Before you go, don’t forget to visit our Snapdragon X Elite vs Plus guide to see how different models compare.

What do you think about the Snapdragon X Elite chips? Let’s discuss in the comments below.

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