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Snapdragon C debuts with 6nm, 1+3+4 CPU and on-device AI
Gizmochina reports that Qualcomm unveiled the Snapdragon C platform ahead of Computex 2026 aimed at entry-level Arm Windows laptops starting near $300. Per Gizmochina, the chip is manufactured on 6nm, features an eight-core CPU in a 1+3+4 configuration, pairs with an Adreno GPU running at 900MHz, supports LPDDR5 memory, and includes a small on-device AI engine. Gizmochina also reports that the AI engine does not meet requirements for Microsoft’s Copilot+ PC branding. Several OEMs, including Acer, HP, and Lenovo, are reportedly preparing Snapdragon C devices, with Acer’s Aspire Go 15 singled out as an early example. The announcement positions Snapdragon C as a battery- and efficiency-focused alternative for budget Windows devices, but Gizmochina notes real-world benchmarks and hands-on tests will determine competitiveness.