The upcoming Samsung Galaxy Book Edge is poised to revolutionize the laptop market with a potential performance upgrade that will blow its predecessor out of the water. But here's the real shocker: Samsung might just be the first to harness the power of Qualcomm's cutting-edge Snapdragon X2 Elite processor.
A recent benchmark test by Hardware Canucks on YouTube revealed the true potential of this new chip. They got their hands on the ASUS Zenbook A14, which boasts the Snapdragon X2 Elite (X2E-88-100) processor. Although it's a pre-production unit, the results are impressive. Running at 31W, the chip outperformed Apple's M5 processor (26W) in the Cinebench 2024 multi-core test by a staggering 24.2%.
But that's not all. The Snapdragon X2 Elite also showcased its muscle in the single-core test, scoring 35.2% higher than its predecessor, the Snapdragon X Elite. However, it couldn't quite match the M5's single-core performance, falling short by 27%.
And this is where it gets interesting. The X2 Elite completed Blender and Handbrake tasks faster than both the Snapdragon X Elite and the M5. But when it came to DaVinci Resolve 20.3, the M5 pulled ahead. These benchmarks suggest that the X2 Elite is a powerhouse, but it has its strengths and weaknesses.
For those who are new to the world of processors, the X2E-88-100 is a beast of a chip. It's the second variant in Qualcomm's X2 laptop processor family, built on TSMC's 3nm mode and packing 18 cores. These include 12 prime cores capable of reaching 4.7 GHz and 6 performance cores maxing out at 3.4 GHz. It also features a powerful X2-90 GPU and an NPU with up to 80 TOPS.
As we eagerly await more leaks about the Galaxy Book Edge, Samsung is preparing to launch its latest Galaxy Book 6, Book 6 Pro, and Book 6 Ultra laptops in the US this spring, powered by Intel's Core Ultra Series 3 processors.
Will the Galaxy Book Edge live up to the hype and deliver an unparalleled performance boost? Share your thoughts in the comments below!
