Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-80-100 socket: Qualcomm BGA 2073
The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-80-100 uses Qualcomm BGA 2073, soldered with 2,073 balls. It is a 12-core Snapdragon X Elite part running at 3.4 GHz with up to 4.0 GHz dual-core boost, and the soldered chip cannot be replaced.
- Socket
- Qualcomm BGA 2073
- Launched
- April 2024
- Cores and threads
- 12 and 12
- Base power
- 35 W
- Codename
- Oryon
- Segment
- Mobile (soldered)
- Clocks
- 3.4 / 4.0 GHz
Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-80-100 specifications
| Cores | 12 |
|---|---|
| Threads | 12 (one thread per core) |
| Core architecture | Qualcomm Oryon (Oryon v1), ARM64 compatible |
| Clocks | 3.4 GHz multi-core, up to 4.0 GHz dual-core boost |
| Cache | 42 MB total |
| Processor base power (TDP) | 35 W |
| Manufacturing process | 4 nm (TSMC) |
| Memory support | LPDDR5X-8448, 135 GB/s shared, up to 64 GB |
| PCI Express | PCIe Gen4 |
| Integrated graphics | Qualcomm Adreno X1, up to 3.8 TFLOPS |
| NPU | Qualcomm Hexagon, 45 TOPS |
| Multiplier | Locked |
| Package | BGA2073 (soldered, 2073 balls) |
Motherboard compatibility
Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-80-100 needs a motherboard with a Qualcomm BGA 2073 socket. Chipset by chipset data for this codename is not recorded yet. See the Qualcomm BGA 2073 chipset list and the board maker's CPU support list.
Qualcomm BGA 2073 at a glance
| Type | BGA, 2,073 contacts |
|---|---|
| Package size | n/a |
| Introduced | April 2024 |
| Memory | LPDDR5X-8448, 135 GB/s shared bandwidth, up to 64 GB |
| Cooler mounting holes | Not applicable (soldered) |
What the Snapdragon X1E-80-100 is
The Snapdragon X1E-80-100 is a 12-core and 12-thread laptop processor that Qualcomm launched in April 2024 as the mid Snapdragon X Elite tier. Twelve Oryon cores with one thread each give 12 threads at 3.4 GHz multi-core with up to 4.0 GHz dual-core boost. Cache totals 42 MB. The 35 W class fits thin Copilot+ laptops that need burst responsiveness over the entry tier.
The 4.0 GHz dual-core boost shortens app launches and UI snaps over the boost-less 78-100. Adreno X1 graphics at up to 3.8 TFLOPS and a 45 TOPS Hexagon NPU round out the package for creation plus local AI. LPDDR5X-8448 with 135 GB per s feeds all engines from one pool.
Mainstream Copilot+ buyers fit here. Twelve cores at 3.4 GHz keep multitasking smooth while boost covers single-threaded bursts. Shoppers who need 4.2 GHz peaks and 4.6 TFLOPS graphics should take the Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-84-100 flagship instead, since this 80-100 balances price with responsiveness.
Socket and motherboard compatibility
The X1E-80-100 solders to Qualcomm BGA 2073 with soldered LPDDR5X. Makers cool the 23 to 35 W band with thin fans. No socket and no memory change exist after sale.
Boards use LPDDR5X-8448 up to 64 GB with NVMe Gen4 storage. Triple UHD display support covers desk setups. Power profiles shift between battery and performance modes.
Elite shoppers compare boost tiers inside 12-core. The 80-100 adds 4.0 GHz over the 78-100 for small money. The LGA, PGA and BGA: CPU package types explained guide covers soldered ARM tradeoffs.
Memory, PCIe and cooling
LPDDR5X-8448 with 135 GB per s shared by CPU, GPU and NPU is fixed at order time. AI models plus browser loads should be sized together. Soldered capacity cannot grow later.
PCIe Gen4 serves NVMe and wireless. Fixed wiring means expansion varies by model.
Cooling is thin-body 23 to 35 W with quiet curves. No retail cooler ships with soldered parts.
Upgrade paths
No CPU or RAM upgrade exists. The Elite decision is boost tier at order time against the Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-78-100 below. Storage is the only later change.
The next platform is Snapdragon X2 on newer BGA. A working 80-100 lasts years with care.
Frequently asked questions
What socket does the Snapdragon X1E-80-100 use?
It uses Qualcomm BGA 2073, soldered with 2,073 balls. The chip cannot be swapped.
How is the X1E-80-100 different from the 78-100?
Twelve cores and 12 threads at 3.4 GHz with up to 4.0 GHz dual-core boost, with 42 MB of total cache.
What memory does the X1E-80-100 support?
LPDDR5X-8448 with 135 GB per s shared, up to 64 GB.
Can the X1E-80-100 be upgraded?
No. CPU and RAM solder together. Only storage can change.
Sources and verification
- Snapdragon X Elite ARM laptop processors specs X1E table (Qualcomm)
- Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite and X Plus laptop chips explained table (CNET)
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