Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X2 Ultra Premium Could Challenge Apple’s M-Series Chips

New leaks suggest Qualcomm is working on second-generation Snapdragon X series chipsets, including a high-end model called the Snapdragon X2 Ultra Premium.

These chips are expected to feature third-generation Oryon CPU cores, promising significant performance upgrades over current models.

Key Details from the Leaks:

Project Glymur: This codename has reappeared in export databases, hinting at active development. The leaks suggest the new chips could support 12 memory channels, a 50% increase over the first-generation Snapdragon X series.

Snapdragon X2 Ultra Premium: A new chipset with the part number X2-000-096 has been spotted. The “Ultra Premium” label suggests it will be a more powerful version of the upcoming SC8480XP chip.

Third-Gen Oryon Cores: Qualcomm has already confirmed that its next-gen chips will feature Oryon V3 CPU cores, which are expected to deliver improved performance and efficiency.

Background:

Qualcomm’s first-generation Snapdragon X series, including the Snapdragon X Elite and Snapdragon X Plus, made waves with their Oryon CPU cores.

These chips power devices like the OnePlus 13, Galaxy S25 Ultra, and Asus Zenbook A14. The upcoming second-generation chips aim to build on this success, targeting both laptops and desktops.

What’s Next?

While details are still scarce, the leaks indicate Qualcomm is testing these chips in desktop configurations with advanced cooling solutions.

The Snapdragon X2 Ultra Premium could be a game-changer for high-performance devices, potentially competing with Apple’s M-series chips and Intel’s latest offerings.

Qualcomm has not officially commented on these leaks, but the company has already teased that Oryon V3-based chips will arrive later this year.