Qualcomm has officially announced the dates for its annual Snapdragon Summit, which will take place starting September 23. The event is expected to be a major platform for launching the company’s next-generation processors, including the upcoming Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Elite chipset. This mobile SoC will be the direct successor to the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 Elite and is likely to power flagship Android smartphones set for release later this year and into 2026.
While the mobile-focused Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Elite is confirmed to be a key highlight of the event, there has been no official word on the Snapdragon X2 Elite. This unannounced processor is expected to succeed the Snapdragon X Elite, a chip built for Windows-based notebooks and other portable computing devices. However, despite the lack of official details, recent leaks suggest Qualcomm is actively testing the X2 Elite behind the scenes.
According to a post by Roland Quandt on Bluesky, the Snapdragon X2 Elite has been spotted in testing configurations featuring 64GB of RAM. The SoC is reportedly identified by the model number SC8480XP. Earlier reports also claimed that Qualcomm was experimenting with an 18-core layout for the chip. If accurate, this would mark a significant increase in core count compared to the 12-core Snapdragon X Elite, which currently leads Qualcomm’s PC processor lineup with eight performance-focused cores.
The inclusion of 64GB RAM signals that the Snapdragon X2 Elite may be aimed at the high-end or even workstation-grade notebook market. This would position Qualcomm to compete more directly with Apple’s M-series chips and high-performance x86 solutions from AMD and Intel. There have also been reports that the X2 Elite will adopt a System-in-Package (SiP) design, which integrates memory and storage directly onto the CPU package. One early prototype was said to feature 48GB of RAM and a 1TB SSD in this integrated layout.
Using SiP can bring advantages in performance and thermal efficiency by reducing latency and improving bandwidth between components. However, it also introduces manufacturing complexity and eliminates the option for end users to upgrade memory or storage after purchase.
As of now, it remains uncertain whether Qualcomm will formally unveil the Snapdragon X2 Elite at the upcoming Snapdragon Summit. The company may instead choose to preview the chip later in the year or share additional technical details without a full launch. Regardless, the growing interest in the platform suggests Qualcomm is continuing to push forward with its strategy to expand its footprint in the Windows notebook space.
With more details likely to emerge as the event approaches, industry watchers will be closely monitoring any signs of Qualcomm’s next move in both mobile and PC markets.
Source: Wccftech, Roland Quandt
