The first Copilot+ laptops with Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite processors showed excellent processor performance and battery life, but disappointed with the gaming performance of the integrated graphics.
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First tests of Copilot+ PC
Sales of Copilot+ laptop computers with Qualcomm Snapdragon X processors started on June 18. Authoritative resources have already conducted detailed testing of the ASUS Vivobook S 15 laptop with the flagship Snapdragon X Elite chip. According to VideoCardz, the results of these tests are not encouraging for gamers.
Qualcomm is currently the only supplier of certified processors for Copilot+ devices. Laptops with Snapdragon X chips were released along with specialized Microsoft software. The Snapdragon X Elite processor is created using a 4nm process technology and includes 12 Qualcomm Oryon CPU cores with a clock frequency of up to 3.4 GHz and a power consumption of 45 W (PL2), 30 W (PL1). The chip features integrated Adreno X1 graphics and a 45 TOPS neural processing unit (NPU).
High CPU performance, but weak graphics
At the moment, several large-scale tests have been carried out, and there are also reviews from early users that confirm the general conclusion. In short, the Snapdragon X series demonstrates very high processor performance coupled with long battery life, even despite software emulation of x64-x86 applications. The main problem is the low performance of the Adreno X1 integrated graphics, which does not live up to expectations.
Besides supposed emulation bugs on ARM (some games won't run at all), in some cases it is not possible to change the resolution to match the display characteristics . Games experience low frame rates, even with scaling. In fact, the Snapdragon X is not intended for gamers; it is a laptop processor with average integrated graphics capabilities.
New Copilot+ features
ASUS Vivobook S 15 laptop supports Copilot+ features such as Cocreator, live subtitles, audio and video effects. Microsoft has delayed the release of the controversial Recall feature. Some technologies, like Automatic Super Resolution, can only be used with Qualcomm hardware for now.
Currently, Copilot+ PC does not use an NPU to support artificial intelligence functions - instead, the laptop connects to an online service that is now accessible via a dedicated Copilot key. However, in the future the functions will be further developed by Microsoft.
Glossary
- Qualcomm is an American technology company and a leading developer of mobile processors and modems.
- Snapdragon X is a series of top-end ARM processors from Qualcomm for laptops.
- ASUS Vivobook S 15 is an ultraportable ASUS laptop with a Snapdragon X Elite processor.
- Copilot+ is Microsoft's artificial intelligence software platform for laptops.
- Arm is a British company that develops processor architecture and other electronics.
Links
- Notebookcheck Review
- Video review by Matthew Moniz
- Video review by Dave2D
- TechTablets Video Review
- Windows Central Review
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Specialized sites tested the ASUS Vivobook S 15 laptop with a Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite processor, which belongs to the Copilot+ PC line. Test results showed disappointing 3D performance of the device.
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Frantz
I'm impressed with the new Copilot+ PC laptops! Although the graphics leave much to be desired, the processor power and battery life are excellent. 🔋💪 I'm waiting for updates from Microsoft to improve the AI functions.
Маша
Well, for work and multimedia they are quite suitable. But gamers are better off waiting for the next generations with more powerful graphics. 🎮⌛
Бруно
Eh, I'm disappointed with the weak graphics of the Adreno X1. Snapdragon X laptops are not yet suitable for gaming. Hopefully Qualcomm will work on this. 😩🕹️
Анжелика
Don't forget about the cool Copilot+ features from Microsoft! Live subtitles, audio and video effects are useful for streamers and content creators. 🎥🎤
Ганс
But I liked the long battery life more! Finally, you can work on the go without any problems. 🚀🔋 Processing power is also high, despite x86 emulation.
Григорий
Ugh, what are these newfangled things for? 😒 In my time, good old laptops worked without any AI technology! This is all just a marketing ploy to suck money out of gullible people!
Амалия
Gregory, don't be such a grumbler! 🙃 New technologies open up new opportunities. Of course, there are problems now, but over time everything will get better.
Владимир
I look forward to improvements from Qualcomm in the next generations of Snapdragon X! 🤞 Powerful graphics coupled with excellent CPU performance and long battery life - it will be a bomb! 💣