Qualcomm’s CEO, Cristiano Amon, took the stage at Computex 2025, but unlike last year’s massive launch of Snapdragon X Elite laptop processors, this year’s keynote was more subdued, with no new chip announcements. Instead, Amon discussed the progress Qualcomm has made with the Snapdragon platform over the past year, highlighting the rapid growth in apps supported on the Snapdragon X Elite platform and the now 1,400+ games playable on Snapdragon laptops.
Amon showcased Qualcomm’s influence in the Windows computing market, with Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella and executives from Asus and HP making appearances. The keynote included some competitive jabs at Intel and Apple, as well as discussions on Qualcomm’s AI hardware. Amon also demonstrated a laptop that used AI to ask him questions in a robotic voice.
Although there were no new chip announcements at Computex, a teaser at the end of the keynote hinted at Qualcomm’s next move. Amon revealed that the company will hold its Snapdragon Summit on September 23 in Hawaii, where it is expected to unveil the next generation of Snapdragon X systems-on-a-chip (SoCs). Amon teased that “the revolution continues” and promised that attendees would be impressed.
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The next-gen SoCs are likely to be called Snapdragon X2, with expected variants including X2 Elite and X2 Plus for premium and mid-range laptops. A more basic Snapdragon X2 chip may follow later, offering a budget-friendly option. There’s also speculation about a potential 2nd-gen Snapdragon X Elite chip for desktops, which could further expand Qualcomm’s presence in the market.
Qualcomm has already made a significant impact with its Snapdragon X series, holding around 9% of the integrated processor market in the US and top 5 European markets as of last quarter. This achievement is notable given the intense competition from established players like Intel and AMD.
