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Qualcomm’s 18-core Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme dominates in first benchmarks – 18 cores and 48GB of on-package memory on a 192-bit bus look tough to beat

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Qualcomm unveiled its Snapdragon X2 Elite and X2 Elite Extreme chips with impressive specs like 18 cores and 48GB of memory on a 192-bit bus. Early benchmarks show significant performance gains compared to previous-gen chips, with the Extreme model outperforming competitors like AMD and Intel in CPU, GPU, and AI tests. The X2 Elite Extreme is poised to dominate the mobile chip market when it launches in the first half of 2026, but real-world performance may vary based on device configurations and competition from other tech giants like Apple and Intel. Pricing is expected to be higher than previous models, likely exceeding $1,000 for the Extreme version.

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