Qualcomm BGA 2343 socket: CPUs, chipsets and cooler fit
Qualcomm BGA 2343 is a soldered package for 18-core Snapdragon X2 Elite processors. It is a ball grid array with 2,343 contacts for performance Windows laptops on ARM.
Quick facts
| Maker | Qualcomm |
|---|---|
| Package type | BGA |
| Contacts | 2,343 |
| Package size | n/a |
| Introduced | April 2026 |
| Status | Current |
| Memory | LPDDR5X up to 9523 MT/s, 128-bit bus, 152 GB/s |
| PCIe from the CPU | PCIe 5.0 with 12 lanes plus PCIe 4.0 with 4 lanes |
| Cooler mounting holes | Not applicable (soldered) |
| Replaces | None |
| Replaced by | None |
Overview
The package carries third-generation Oryon cores with Adreno X2 graphics and a Hexagon NPU rated to 80 TOPS. LPDDR5X memory at 9523 MT/s feeds the CPU, GPU and NPU from one pool.
BGA 2343 covers the high-clocked 18-core models, while BGA 2620 covers the rest of the X2 line. Laptop choice is the upgrade path, since the soldered chip cannot be swapped.
Processor generations
| Codename | Marketing name | Years | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glymur | Snapdragon X2 Elite series | 2025 to 2026 | Third-generation Oryon cores with Adreno X2 graphics and an 80 TOPS Hexagon NPU. Announced September 2025, laptops from the first half of 2026. |
Soldered package
BGA 2343 processors are soldered and cannot be removed or replaced. Cooling follows the laptop design for the performance class, and memory is soldered LPDDR5X chosen by the vendor.
Compare full laptop designs including display, battery and ports, since the processor cannot be upgraded later.
CPUs on Qualcomm BGA 2343
3 processor pages in the database, newest first.
| Processor | Cores / threads | Base / boost | TDP | Launched |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-88-100 | 18 / 18 | 4.0 / 4.7 GHz | n/a | Apr 2026 |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-94-100 | 18 / 18 | 4.4 / 4.7 GHz | n/a | Apr 2026 |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-96-100 | 18 / 18 | 4.4 / 5.0 GHz | n/a | Apr 2026 |
Frequently asked questions
Can a BGA 2343 processor be upgraded?
No. The processor is soldered to the board, so an upgrade means replacing the board or the whole laptop.
Which processors fit Qualcomm BGA 2343?
18-core Snapdragon X2 Elite and Elite Extreme processors such as the X2E-96-100, X2E-88-100 and X2E-94-100.
What memory does BGA 2343 use?
LPDDR5X up to 9523 MT/s with a 128-bit bus and 152 GB/s of bandwidth.
Sources and verification
- Snapdragon X2 Elite Platforms Product Brief (Qualcomm)
- Snapdragon X2 Elite Series overview and benchmarks (Notebookcheck)
- Snapdragon X2 Elite and Elite Extreme Glymur (ASUS)
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