US tech major Qualcomm on Monday announced the introduction of the Snapdragon X platform in India, aiming to expand the company’s reach by offering advanced and affordable AI-powered computing to a new tier of consumers. This move strengthens the company’s Copilot+ PC leadership with a new tier of AI PCs accessible to everyone.
The new Snapdragon X platform delivers an impressive 45 Tera Operations per Second (TOPS) of AI performance. The launch of the first PC powered by Snapdragon X in India is set to offer advanced on-device AI capabilities, incredible performance, and multi-day battery life to a broader audience, according to a company statement.
“As AI becomes essential in daily life, we see a great chance to transform the PC industry,” said Kedar Kondap, senior vice president and general manager of compute and gaming at Qualcomm. “In India, the Snapdragon X platform will expand our reach, offering advanced AI-powered computing to a new tier of consumers, making it more affordable and accessible for all. This transformation will significantly boost productivity and user satisfaction.”
Designed to empower the masses, the new era of PCs powered by Snapdragon X is poised to redefine the AI PC industry in India. Devices powered by Snapdragon are set to deliver premium experiences within a sleek, lightweight, and highly portable design, offering multi-day battery life and unparalleled performance for end users. The integrated power-efficient GPU in Snapdragon X supports dynamic graphics ideal for creating presentations, web browsing, or streaming content, according to the company.
Savi Soin, SVP and President of Qualcomm India, mentioned that the Snapdragon X platform is set to revolutionize the accessibility of Copilot+ PCs in India. “With Snapdragon X, we are not just continuing our legacy of innovation but also making advanced AI technology more accessible to everyone,” he said.
