Microsoft is making a significant effort to transition Windows laptops to Arm hardware, following in Apple’s footsteps from over four years ago. Partnering with Qualcomm, they are incorporating the Snapdragon X Elite chips into many new laptops, including the latest Surface designs.
The big question is, how does the Snapdragon X Elite stack up against the latest Intel and AMD chips? Gordon Mah Ung dives deep into this question in the latest PCWorld YouTube video. After weeks of exhaustive testing, he compares the Qualcomm-powered laptops against their x64-based competitors in every possible metric.
Gordon’s analysis covers a wide range of tests, from standard benchmarks like Blender and Handbrake to everyday tools like Google Chrome, Microsoft Office, and Adobe Photoshop. He also delves into power draw for both single- and multi-core applications, as well as real-world battery tests to provide a comprehensive overview of the performance.
If you’re interested in the details but don’t have time to watch the entire video, the description includes timestamps for each test for easy navigation. Additionally, for more information on how Snapdragon-powered laptops perform, you can check out PCWorld’s reviews on devices like the Surface Pro 2024, Surface Laptop 7, Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x, Asus Vivobook S 15, and Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge.
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Michael is a seasoned technology journalist with a decade of experience, covering a wide range of topics from Apple to ZTE. Known as the resident keyboard enthusiast at PCWorld, he constantly experiments with new keyboards for reviews and enjoys building mechanical boards for his desktop setup in his free time. His work has been featured in publications like Android Police, Digital Trends, Wired, Lifehacker, and How-To Geek, and he has reported live from events such as CES and Mobile World Congress. Based in Pennsylvania, Michael eagerly anticipates his next kayaking adventure.
