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The Qualcomm Snapdragon X Series laptops (Copilot+ PC) are not performing well in gaming tasks
For gaming, you have gaming laptops, not Copilot+ PCs.
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Published onJune 19, 2024
published onJune 19, 2024
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The Qualcomm Snapdragon X Series laptops have not been very impressive in gaming performance. The excitement surrounding these laptops was understandable; they are the initial models for Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X processor – a chip made specifically for combining top computer abilities with excellent connectivity features.
But as events unfolded and gamers put them through their paces, it didn’t turn out exactly how many people had anticipated – particularly those within the gaming community.
Qualcomm’sSnapdragon X Series laptopswere introduced with great excitement. They claimed to transform the laptop world with their 4nm process technology, which allows them to have as many as 12 Oryon CPU cores and speeds that can turbo boost up to 4.3 GHz.
The best part? An included Adreno graphics unit and Neural Processing Unit (NPU), which is currently leading by providing 45 trillion operations per second. Sounds impressive, right? Well, it is, until you start looking at its gaming chops.
It is the 3D performance that matters.According to reportsregarding gaming, the laptops did not showcase as a top-tier option despite having powerful processors. People who reviewed and used them initially noted that although Snapdragon X Series performs well in overall performance and long battery life, when it comes to graphics performance—even with x86 emulated software running on it—this chip’s weak point cannot be hidden.
Playing games on these laptops has given me a varied experience. You have the Adreno GPU filled with promise, but it doesn’t quite live up to the high-powered performance gamers desire. Then, there are problems related to ARM emulation errors and games not permitting resolution alterations to match screen dimensions, resulting in subpar frame rates. It’s obvious that Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X is not intended for hardcore gaming, and this could disappoint some people.
Yet, it isn’t completely disastrous. The Snapdragon X Series has many good aspects, particularly in connectivity and working while traveling. Furthermore, Qualcomm is not a company that stops progressing. As AMD and Intel continue to compete, these differences in gaming performance are expected to be improved in the next versions.
If you’re looking for a laptop that can do a bit of everything but isn’t truly powerful in gaming, the Snapdragon X Series might be what you need. However, it’s good to manage your gaming hopes or search elsewhere.
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Coming from a solid background in PC building and software development, with a complete expertise in touch-based devices, he is constantly keeping an eye out for the latest and greatest!
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Coming from a solid background in PC building and software development, he’s a Windows 11 Privacy & Security expert.
