windowscentral.com
Aug 18, 2026
The Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme beats Intel’s flagship Panther Lake chip by up to 87% while costing significantly less, according to a new lab report
AI-summarised brief · reviewed before publication
A Signal65 study shows Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme outperforms Intel’s Core Ultra X9 388H and AMD’s Ryzen AI 9 465 in CPU, AI, and NPU benchmarks, achieving up to 87% faster Cinebench 2026 scores and nearly double AI performance. Tested in three thin‑and‑light laptops priced $1,649–$2,299, the X2 Elite Extreme delivers superior balanced‑mode performance on battery while costing less than its competitors. The report confirms Qualcomm’s claim of leading performance in premium Windows notebooks.
💡 Why It Matters
- · The data signals a shift in the thin‑and‑light laptop market, where Qualcomm’s SoC now offers a compelling price‑performance advantage over Intel and AMD, potentially reshaping OEM sourcing decisions.
