– Qualcomm hopes the Snapdragon X Elite processor will dominate AI PC market in 2024
– Nvidia and MediaTek are teaming up to create Arm-based chips for laptops
– Nvidia and MediaTek’s new chip expected to use Arm architecture and TSMC’s 3nm process, to be completed in 2024 and may appear in 2025, challenging Qualcomm’s dominance
In 2024, Qualcomm is hoping that the Snapdragon X Elite processor will dominate the AI PC market, but Nvidia and MediaTek are gearing up to challenge that dominance. The two companies are reportedly collaborating to create Arm-based chips for laptops, which are expected to be larger and more expensive than mobile-optimized Arm chips. Nvidia has been expanding its focus into AI, with initiatives like creating AI bots and pitching the RTX GPU for AI PCs.
MediaTek, known for smartphone silicon, has also dabbled in laptop chips and is actively working on AI-related products, including AI processors for mobile phone chips. The Nvidia/MediaTek chip is slated for completion in the third quarter of 2024 and is expected to use Arm architecture and TSMC’s 3nm process. Although Qualcomm currently leads the AI PC market with its Snapdragon X Elite chipset, the competition from Nvidia and MediaTek will push them to innovate and produce the next generation of AI-based chips.
Companies like Lenovo, Dell, and Microsoft have already shown interest in the Snapdragon X Elite chipset for laptops launching this year, giving Qualcomm an initial edge in the market. With the impending competition, it remains to be seen how the collaboration between Nvidia and MediaTek will impact the tech industry in the coming years. Stay updated on the latest tech news, lifestyle hacks, and gadget deals to upgrade your daily life.