Update 6/14/24: Recent Geekbench 6 results indicate that the Snapdragon X Elite is delivering performance roughly in line with Qualcomm's claims, particularly in the Galaxy Book4 Edge. New data uploaded recently demonstrate that the processor achieves the advertised 4GHz speed and aligns with Qualcomm's benchmarks for single-core performance. While multi-core performance remains slightly below expectations, the difference is marginal.
However, these findings suggest a more nuanced performance landscape than initially anticipated. It’s prudent to reserve judgment until comprehensive reviews are available, as the software currently may not be final. Consequently, definitive conclusions concerning performance should precede the processors’ debut on June 18.
Original story below:
Benchmarks for the forthcoming Snapdragon X Elite chip are circulating, and the initial results are underwhelming. A Reddit user, u/caponica23, received an early version of the Samsung Galaxy Book Edge 14 and shared detailed insights, revealing that the Snapdragon X Elite's performance falls significantly short of expectations.
In Geekbench tests, the user reported single-core scores of 1,841 and multi-core scores of 11,537. For context, Qualcomm previously showcased single-core potential of 2,977 and multi-core performance of 15,086. Additionally, the laptop struggled in Resident Evil Village at 1080p, experiencing “severe frame drops,” even with AMD’s FidelityFX Super Resolution (FSR) set to Performance mode.
These results contrast sharply with prior demonstrations of the Snapdragon X Elite, which indicated a robust gaming experience in titles like Control. Qualcomm had also claimed that the chip would outperform Apple’s M3 in the MacBook Air. However, these recent benchmarks present a starkly different narrative.
A particularly striking comparison surfaced on X (formerly Twitter), where one user noted that the Snapdragon X Elite’s single-core performance is slower than that of an iPhone 12 Mini—quite alarming.
There is a potential explanation for these discrepancies. The tested unit reportedly operated at a restricted clock speed of 2.52GHz, whereas the Snapdragon X Elite is theoretically capable of reaching 4GHz. It remains unclear whether this limitation is intentional or if an update will enhance performance prior to the Snapdragon X Elite laptops’ release next week.
One factor behind the lower clock speed could be battery life. The user discovered that the Samsung Galaxy Book Edge 14 lasted around 14 hours on a full charge, which is impressive for most Windows laptops but still falls short of the MacBook Air. Concerns arise that if the Snapdragon X Elite operates at higher clock speeds upon launch, battery life could suffer significantly.
Ultimately, the results suggest that users may face either compromised performance or reduced battery life with the Snapdragon X Elite. However, it is still too early for conclusive judgments. The first laptops are set to debut on June 18, and we recommend holding off on purchases until reviews validate the capabilities of this emerging computing platform.
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