In a recent development, Qualcomm has released new performance numbers for its upcoming Snapdragon X Elite PC CPUs, showcasing their superiority over Intel's fastest Core Ultra chips. According to official claims, the Snapdragon X Elite CPUs demonstrate a remarkable speed boost of over 50% compared to the Core Ultra chips in Geekbench 6 benchmark tests.

The latest performance figures were shared by Qualcomm with PCWorld, which managed to obtain the benchmark results of the upcoming Snapdragon X Elite CPUs. These CPUs are built on the advanced Oryon core architecture. Previously, Qualcomm had shared official numbers comparing the X Elite chips against competitors such as Intel's Raptor Lake, AMD's Phoenix, and Apple's M2 chips, but this time, the focus was on Intel's latest Core Ultra "Meteor Lake" CPUs.

The performance tests specifically compared the top-of-the-line 12-Core Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite chip against two Intel Core Ultra chips found in the ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED and ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 laptops. Qualcomm utilized the widely-used Geekbench 6.2 test suite for benchmarking purposes, revealing impressive results.

In terms of single-core performance, the Snapdragon X Elite CPU showed up to 51% faster speed at full power (approximately 15W compared to 30W) and consumed 65% less power while delivering the same performance as Intel's Core Ultra 9 185H CPU. Additionally, the lead widened to 54% at full power (around 12W compared to 20W) against the Core Ultra 7 155H, with a similar 65% lower power consumption.

The multi-threaded benchmarks further demonstrated the superiority of the Snapdragon X Elite CPUs, showcasing a solid 41% lead over the Core Ultra 9 185H (40W vs. 80W) and a 52% advantage over the Core Ultra 7 155H (40W vs. 60W) at ISO power levels. Moreover, the Snapdragon X Elite CPUs exhibited 58-60% lower power consumption while delivering equivalent performance compared to their competitors.

On the GPU side, the Snapdragon X Elite CPUs showcased a similar pattern, with the integrated GPU (iGPU) offering 36% better performance at ISO power (30W vs. 45W) and consuming 50% less power while matching its rival's performance.

Although the synthetic tests highlighted the superiority of the Snapdragon X Elite CPUs, it is important to note that this may not translate directly into gaming performance. In gaming scenarios, the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS with its RDNA 3 iGPU architecture performs competitively against the fastest Core Ultra iGPU offering with 8 Xe-Cores. However, Qualcomm assures that Snapdragon X Elite CPUs will support gaming like any other Windows device and are working to ensure a smooth gaming experience.

While the first Snapdragon X Elite chips have already made their way into OEM systems, with benchmark results surfacing, it is advisable to await third-party and independent reviews once the first Snapdragon X Elite PCs hit the market in the second half of this year. These reviews will provide a comprehensive assessment of the CPU's performance and validate Qualcomm's official claims.

In conclusion, Qualcomm's upcoming Snapdragon X Elite CPUs have showcased their dominance over Intel's Core Ultra chips, as evidenced by the significant performance gains observed in benchmark tests. These CPUs promise to deliver faster speeds and greater power efficiency, marking another step forward in the competition among technology giants.