In leaked documents, Dell describes its upcoming Snapdragon X-based XPS 13 systems with older Intel-based versions. compares. The results are quite striking. Qualcomm leaves Intel behind with its battery life and price advantage.
One of the most important features of the new Qualcomm Snapdragon X Series will be battery life. ARM-based processors could set a new standard for what modern power-saving chips can do. Of course, this will force AMD and Intel to focus even more on battery efficiency.
Based on internal testing, Dell estimates the Qualcomm X Series will deliver 68% to 98% better battery life. The XPS 13 Plus will almost double battery life during video playback (in the form of local files). The company claims that Snapdragon-based laptops will provide 16.8 to 29.9 hours of battery life, depending on the display type. More precisely, the FHD + option is 29.6 hours, QHD is 21.9 hours and OLED is 16.8 hours. These values mean that there is an improvement of 91%, 98% and 68% respectively in battery life compared to the Intel Alder Lake-P chip.
Qualcomm also claims 25+ hours of uninterrupted video playback time in an official statement. Estimated to have 43% longer battery life in local video playback compared to Intel Core Ultra CPUs.
Qualcomm Snapdragon X is Much Cheaper than Intel CPUs
The XPS 13 laptop equipped with Qualcomm Snapdragon X will be cheaper to manufacture compared to Intel, at least the processor itself will contribute to the lower price.
Dell is upgrading the Dell XPS 13 Plus series, codenamed Tributo, to Qualcomm processors. The documents also outline the full production plan, cost and difficulties. It is emphasized that Qualcomm chips will be much lower cost than the Intel Raptor Lake-P series.
According to 2023 estimates, the Dell XPS with 10-core Nuvia (Snapdragon X Plus) will cost $ 145, while the previous model based on the Core i7-1360P cost $ 293. Therefore, the CPU alone contributes greatly to the price of the computer. If the computer launches at $1199, it will be the same as the launch price of the Apple MacBook Air.
