General Information
Launch
Q4 2021
Process
Samsung
Size
N/A
Socket
Laptop SoC
ISA
ARMv8.7-A 64 bits
Node
5nm (Samsung 5LPE)
CPU Specifications
Cores
8
Threads
8
Architecture
4 x Cortex-X1 (Prime) + 4 x Cortex-A78 (Efficiency)
Frequency
4 x 3.0 GHz + 4 x 2.4 GHz
CPU Performance Score
72
Cache
L1 (I)
64 KB per core
L1 (D)
64 KB per core
L2 Cache
14 MB total (8 MB + 6 MB system cache)
L3 Cache
N/A
Cache Performance
68
Memory
Type
LPDDR4x-4266
Bus Width
128-bit
Channels
4
Max Size
32 GB
ECC
No
Performance
70
GPU
GPU Name
Adreno 690
Clock
N/A
Cores
N/A
FP32
~2.1 TFLOPS
GPU Performance
68
Display & Camera
Max Resolution
4K (3840 x 2160) @ 120Hz
Camera Support
Single 24 MP or Dual 24 MP
Max Camera
24 MP
ISP
Qualcomm Spectra ISP
Signal Processor
Qualcomm Spectra ISP with 4K HDR video capture at 30fps, Dual-camera support, Advanced noise reduction, Computational photography features, Auto-framing, Background blur, Facial authentication
AI & NPU
AI Score
75
NPU Type
Qualcomm Hexagon Processor
AI TOPS
~15 TOPS
Connectivity
Modem
Snapdragon X55 5G (optional discrete)
WLAN
5G NR, 4G LTE
Modem Speed
5G: 7.5 Gbps (DL), 3 Gbps (UL) when equipped with discrete modem
Bluetooth
5.2
WiFi Version
Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
Video & Media
Video Decode
4K @ 120fps (H.264, H.265/HEVC, VP9, AV1)
Video Encode
4K @ 60fps (H.264, H.265)
Max Video
4K @ 120fps decode, 4K @ 60fps encode
Storage & Power
Storage
NVMe PCIe Gen 4, UFS 3.1
TDP
7-9W
Power Score
80
Efficiency Score
76
Benchmarks
GB6 Single
~1750
GB6 Multi
~7200
AnTuTu 10
N/A
GFX Aztec
N/A
Security & Features
Security Features
Qualcomm Secure Processing Unit, Microsoft Pluton TPM support, Total memory encryption, Microsoft Secured-Core PC support, Hardware-backed security, Secure Boot
Features
First Windows laptop chip with 5nm process, Designed specifically for Always Connected PCs, Major performance uplift with Cortex-X1 prime cores, Up to 85% faster CPU performance vs Gen 2, 60% faster GPU performance vs Gen 2, Support for Windows 11 with native 64-bit emulation, Fanless laptop designs with 7-9W TDP, Multi-day battery life capability, Used in Microsoft Surface Pro 9 ARM and Lenovo ThinkPad X13s, Premium thin and light laptop form factors, Support for 4K external displays at 120Hz, Advanced power management for extended battery life, Integrated AI acceleration for Windows AI features, Support for up to three 4K external monitors, Native support for ARM64 applications, x86/x64 application emulation support, Always-on always-connected computing, Fast wake from sleep, Integrated security with Microsoft Pluton, Wi-Fi 6E support for faster wireless, Optional 5G connectivity for mobile broadband, Designed for enterprise and consumer laptops, Competitive alternative to Intel and AMD laptop processors, Foundation for Windows on ARM ecosystem