Qualcomm announces Snapdragon 8cx chipset for Windows 10

06 December 2018
This packs twice the performance of the Snapdragon 850.

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  • 7tV
  • 07 Dec 2018

I want an 8CX vs A12X comparison !!

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    • CISC VS RISC
    • tuf
    • 07 Dec 2018

    While the actual performance will varied, i can confidently say that the ARM architecture is rising, I’m not saying x86 is obsolete, it just we are reaching the end of x86 or CISC evolution
    ARM or RISC has been evolving lately with Amazon server chip and now the 8cx(although performance is TBD), when dekstop software finally optimise for ARM, maybe chip industry will change

      Im not too hopeful.
      An Intel a-8750 (x7) was a decently better SoC than the QSD 835 when it came to Windows10 Pro.
      And theres no doubt that the QSD 850 is bettered by the Core i3-6Y30 (m), by a significant margin no less.

      Whilst were seeing about a +40% increase going from the QSD 845 to the QSD 855, at some battery life penalty.
      And it seems likely the Snapdragon-Notebooks (SnapBooks?) will take a similar OR smaller increase. Remember theres not much separating the two form-factor chips besides SUSTAINED performance.

      So at the very best/optimistic outlook, I can see the 2019 Snapbooks just matching the 2015 Core m3-6730.
      However, theyll still get crushed by the likes of 2018 Core i7-8500Y (m)…. let alone the Core i7-8565U or even the lower Core i5-8250U which will come at a comparable tablet/laptop total system power draw.

      Â…and I know what people are going to say “but Amazons Custom-ARM servers managed to beat Intel servers”
      ….and to that I respond, “Yeah, okay”.

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        • 7kd
        • 07 Dec 2018

        Anonymous, 07 Dec 2018Only Apple makes the best tablet chipsets, so doesnt matter... moreOh yeahhh

          We want it in SurfacePro or SurfaceBook.

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            • JbS
            • 07 Dec 2018

            Luxor, 07 Dec 2018Windows trying to grow again. They should focus on tablet o... moreThis is for tablets and laptops.
            That said, I really hate the dishonesty in tech. They're comparing with an ancient Core i5u, making it sound like a performance monster. This isn't only Qualcomm but all tech composite lying through their teeth like the worst stereotype of used car sales men.

              Luxor, 07 Dec 2018Windows trying to grow again. They should focus on tablet o... moreOh, really? There were times when Windows Mobile was no 1 smartphone OS. And WP was better than Android in many aspects. It died because of lack of apps only and lack of apps happened because of MS shortsightedness. When they finally got serious, it was too late.

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                • xCA
                • 07 Dec 2018

                I am waiting it for Surface Pro or Surface Book.

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                  • KZK
                  • 07 Dec 2018

                  Windows trying to grow again. They should focus on tablet only. Smartphone is a total no for Windows.

                    If Should Ever Be A Sony Z5 Tablet Or Samsung Galaxy Tab S5 Should Sport This Chipset Rather Than SDM 845/855..

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                      • Anonymous
                      • Jwu
                      • 07 Dec 2018

                      Only Apple makes the best tablet chipsets, so doesnt matter what qualcomm or others does :)

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                        • Anonymous
                        • t@g
                        • 07 Dec 2018

                        Intel I5 series ??? Apple A12x are rival to Intel I7 series what a wasted and by the Time Q3 2019 more powerfull Product with A13X already available to purchase.

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                          • FVp
                          • 07 Dec 2018

                          Bring on 2019! This SoC is a great example of what QC and Microsoft's collaboration has brought to the table. Will be interesting to see how this first gen chip runs and how future iterations of it evolve.

                            This is what android tablets should sport.

                            It may not be as good as the A12X on CPU by a huge margin as there's no more cores, but in GPU it could be close enough.

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