In the literature, the Snapdragon X Elite Gen 2 or Snapdragon X2 Elite from Qualcomm has only been addressed to by its codename, “Project Glymur.” This is because the device is still the topic of speculation.
With the support of Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X Elite and X Plus chipsets, Microsoft was able to create the Copilot+ tier of artificial intelligence personal computers and Windows was able to reclaim the crown of best battery life from Apple. Consequently, we are already anticipating the capabilities that the subsequent generation of these chips will bring to the table.
The sightings of this chipset are still in its early stages, and we will be updating this hub as we receive additional information; nonetheless, the following is what we have learned thus far.
Description of the Snapdragon X Elite Gen 2
To our knowledge, the Oryon V3 CPU cores are the only confirmed specifications that we have on the Snapdragon X Elite Gen 2 processor.
According to Notebook Check, Qualcomm CEO Cristiano Amon hinted that the second generation of Snapdragon X chips would be “truly incredible” and effectively confirmed that the Snapdragon X Elite 2 would make use of the second generation of Oryon CPU cores manufactured by Qualcomm.
It has been observed that the silicon known as “Project Glymur” has been undergoing testing since July 2024. It is anticipated that the chips would be released on laptops similar to the first generation.
An import-export database was the source of WinFuture’s discovery of an upgraded version of the Project Glymur test at the beginning of December. A 120mm radiator and a liquid cooler manufactured by Dynatron are included in this test unit. Because of its size, a coolant system of that magnitude would not be able to fit into a laptop and would instead require a PC case.
This indicates that we might be able to acquire full-sized desktop computers that are powered by the second generation of Snapdragon X Elite CPUs.
It is noteworthy that Qualcomm discontinued their very own Snapdragon X Elitemini PC in the middle of October, even though the current generation of Snapdragon X Elite desktops are often more compact than mini-PCs.
The forecast for the Snapdragon X Elite Gen 2
We anticipate seeing or hearing more about the Snapdragon X Elite Gen 2 chips during the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2025; however, it is possible that a formal announcement will not be made at the show.
Nevertheless, Qualcomm is currently engaged in a contentious legal battle with Arm, a company that specializes in computing architecture. The judgment in the initial trial was a mistrial, which increased the likelihood of an appeal, which could potentially lock both businesses up for a few years if they do not choose to settle out of court.
Because she did not believe “either side had a clear victory or would have had a clear victory if this case is tried again,” Maryellen Noreika, the judge who presided over the initial trial, strongly recommended that both businesses seek agreement through mediation.
The initial trial resulted in a victory for Qualcomm in terms of licensing the contested Oryon CPU cores; however, any appeals procedure might potentially cause a delay in the launch of the Snapdragon X Elite Gen 2 chips.
Source: Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite 2 rumors: Everything we know so far
