Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8cx Gen 4 Challenges Apple’s M1 – A Turning Point in PC Chips

Benchmark Data Reveals Qualcomm's Competitive Edge

Since the introduction of Apple Silicon in 2020, Apple’s Mac chips have set a new standard in the PC industry, delivering a unique blend of power and efficiency that has left even the most formidable Windows laptops struggling to keep pace. However, Qualcomm now believes it can rival Apple’s best, and while its efforts are remarkable, there is still ground to cover.

Qualcomm’s Bold Challenge

Recent benchmark data, discovered by Windows Latest, suggests that Qualcomm’s latest chip, the Snapdragon 8cx Gen 4, may have overtaken Apple’s M1 in performance. The benchmarks reveal that Qualcomm’s chip achieved an impressive 1,197 on the single-core test and a striking 9,337 on the multi-core test.