Google has introduced a version of Chrome for Windows laptops running on Qualcomm Snapdragon processors. According to statements from two unnamed partner companies, the Snapdragon version of Chrome demonstrates "significant performance improvement." The new Chrome variant is already available for download.
While there are already Windows laptops with Snapdragon available for purchase, today's announcement mainly paves the way for future devices with Snapdragon X Elite. Qualcomm says this chip will significantly outperform the Snapdragon 8cx Gen 3 lineup. But if one of the previous Snapdragon computers is available, the new Chrome will also work there.
Google considers the long history of collaboration between companies on Android as an advantage, as Qualcomm is encroaching on Intel's share of the PC market. "Our close collaboration with Qualcomm Technologies will help ensure that Chrome users get the best experience when browsing web pages on ARM-compatible PCs," wrote Google senior vice president Hiroshi Lockheimer in the company's press release.
The release of the first laptops with Snapdragon X Elite is scheduled for the middle of this year. The chip is equipped with 12 Oryon cores and, according to Qualcomm, has twice the performance of Intel Core i7-1360P or i7-1355U while consuming 68% less energy. The chip is manufactured on TSMC's 4nm process. Its clock speed ranges from 3.8 GHz to dual-core acceleration up to 4.3 GHz. Qualcomm claims that most Windows games will run on it nearly at full speed without the need to adjust code or modify resources.
While Intel is a direct competitor to Qualcomm on the Windows platform, the company is also trying to match or surpass Apple's M series processors. Qualcomm's task is to do this on different hardware from different companies, something Apple doesn't have to worry about.
Source: Engadget
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