Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 Elite - X2E88100
Opinion and specs
Our verdict
FlagshipThe Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 Elite - X2E88100 is among the fastest chips you can put in a laptop. Low-power and still one of the fastest around: it performs like the high-power chips without the weight, the noise or the battery drain. It came out in 2026.
It is currently fitted in a single laptop, which costs $1440.
Above $2300 there are clearly better options: for that money the Apple M5 Pro 15 Core is 28% faster. That is the sensible ceiling.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 Elite - X2E88100 a good processor?
The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 Elite - X2E88100 is among the fastest chips you can put in a laptop. Low-power and still one of the fastest around: it performs like the high-power chips without the weight, the noise or the battery drain. It ranks 22 of 266 and delivers 61.4% of what the fastest one on the market does.
What year is the Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 Elite - X2E88100 from?
Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 Elite - X2E88100 came out in 2026.
What is the Intel equivalent of Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 Elite - X2E88100?
The closest in performance is Intel Core i9-13950HX.
How much does a laptop with the Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 Elite - X2E88100 cost?
It is currently fitted in a single laptop, which costs $1440.
Which alternative is worth it?
Above $2300 there are clearly better options: for that money the Apple M5 Pro 15 Core is 28% faster. That is the sensible ceiling.
Specs
| Model | X2E-88-100 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Qualcomm |
| Family | Snapdragon |
| Boost frequency | 4,7 GHz |
| Cores | 18 |
| Threads | 18 |
| Frequency | 4 GHz |
| Cache | 53 MB |
| Cache type | Smart Cache |
Performance summary
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Laptops with Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 Elite - X2E88100:
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