One of many many questions surrounding Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X Elite processors has all the time been: Is it simply a cellular processor? Qualcomm has hinted earlier than that it isn’t, however the firm’s chief govt simply gave the strongest indication {that a} desktop chip really is within the playing cards.

On the launch of the 8-core Snapdragon X Plus upfront of the IFA present in Berlin, Qualcomm chief govt Cristiano Amon was requested about the opportunity of a desktop Snapdragon chip. He replied:

“The very first thing that we did, we launched [Snapdragon] X Elite. Then we launched the X Plus, plus the 10-core. Immediately, we’re launching the 8-core Plus to attempt to get at totally different value factors. You’re going to see us with numerous designs on desktops, mini desktops, and finally, you gained’t be stunned of us nonetheless enthusiastic about high-performance desktop. We’re on this journey. As I stated, we’re right here to remain.”

Amon additionally hinted at nearer collaboration with Chromebooks, which Google govt John Solomon indicated again in June.

Amon additionally instructed his viewers that he can be offering extra element at an investor convention in November, the place he can be speaking about the way forward for the Snapdragon platform. “Keep tuned for November,” he stated.

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