Snapdragon Dev Kit is the first mini PC with Snapdragon X Elite

Qualcomm has released information about its latest Snapdragon Dev Kit, which ends up becoming the first mini PC with Snapdragon X Elite processors ever produced. Although its primary objective is the development of systems based on the architecture, the model can be adopted by manufacturers to bring compact PCs.

This kit made for developers features a 12-core Snapdragon X Elite CPU (X1E-00-IDE) with a frequency of up to 3.8 GHz (4.3 GHz in Dual Core Boost). The model also has the Adreno GPU with 4.6 TFLOPS and Hexagon NPU with 45 TOPS for artificial intelligence. Its memory is 32GB LPDDR5X and the hardware has 512GB NVMe storage.

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However, it is its size that is impressive. The Snapdragon Dev Kit measures 199 x 175 x 35 mm and weighs just 970 grams. In terms of connectivity, it has three USB4 Type-C ports, 2 USB 3.2 Type-A ports, an HDMI port, a 3.5mm headset jack and an Ethernet. It also supports WiFi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4.

Furthermore, Qualcomm also announced that this version of the X Elite processor will be the only one with an 80W TPD. She stated that, through the development kit, users will also be able to connect to up to three simultaneous 4K monitors.

Even though it is not the manufacturer’s intention to boost this market, the Snapdragon Dev Kit can give others an idea of ​​what a mini PC with the new chip would be like. This could open doors for others who wish to build smaller computers with the processor, bringing even greater diversity to the market.

Snapdragon Dev Kit is not restricted

Another important point worth mentioning is that Qualcomm does not restrict the acquisition of its Snapdragon Dev Kit. Even with the focus on development, anyone can purchase one and use it – as if it were a regular computer.

The manufacturer states that it will be available for sale on June 18, 2024 and the “mini PC” will be sold for $899.

Fonte: Videocardz