Qualcomm claims its Snapdragon X2 Elite and X2 Elite Extreme represents the largest advancement in mobile gaming chips, boasting superior power efficiency compared to previous generations like Strix Point and Arrow Lake.

Tom’s Hardware had the opportunity to test these new chips and the results were impressive, showing the X2 Elite Extreme scoring significantly higher than its competitors in both single-core and multi-core CPU tests.

However, it’s essential to note that the benchmarks were taken during a controlled environment, specifically selected by Qualcomm.

In terms of pricing, while Qualcomm suggests that the X2 Elite Extreme will cost more than its predecessors, exact pricing details remain unclear, leaving potential buyers with some uncertainty.

As competition heats up in the mobile chip arena, early feedback indicates a promising outlook for Qualcomm’s latest offerings, though procurement costs may deter some consumers.