Qualcomm unveiled impressive benchmark results on May 28th, showcasing the AI prowess of their Snapdragon X Elite processor’s Hexagon NPU. The NPU of the Snapdragon X Elite X1E-80-100 achieved a score of 1787 in the UL Procyon AI test. This handily surpasses the scores of competing processors: the M3 (898 points) and Ultra 7 155H (480 points).

There is a 31% improvement over the Core Ultra 7 155H

Qualcomm claims the Hexagon NPU operates with significantly lower power consumption compared to its rivals. It boasts a 22% reduction compared to the M3 and a 31% improvement over the Ultra 7 155H.

Qualcomm crowns the Snapdragon X Elite with the title of “highest NPU performance per watt.” This translates to an energy efficiency advantage of 2.6 times over the M3 and a staggering 5.4 times over the Ultra 7 processor. While it’s important to note these tests were conducted on Qualcomm reference designs and specific laptops, the results highlight the X Elite’s potential for efficient AI processing.

Qualcomm showcased the GIMP + Stable Diffusion 1.5 raw image processing capabilities of the Snapdragon X Elite. Here, the NPU delivered 3 times the speed compared to the Core Ultra 7 155H, hinting at its potential for real-world applications.

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