Qualcomm and Microsoft Unveil Snapdragon Dev Kit for AI PCs
Qualcomm Technologies Inc., in collaboration with Microsoft, has announced the release of the Snapdragon Dev Kit for Windows, a compact PC aimed at developers focusing on next-generation AI PCs. This new development kit, powered by the Snapdragon X Elite processor, is designed to help developers create and optimize applications for the upcoming wave of Snapdragon X Series laptops.
The Snapdragon Dev Kit for Windows provides developers with access to cutting-edge technology, enabling the creation of fully optimized software and AI experiences. Utilizing the native Windows on Snapdragon toolchain, which includes Visual Studio, VSCode, and a variety of runtimes, libraries, and frameworks, developers can quickly adapt and recompile their Windows applications natively for Snapdragon. This ensures an enhanced experience for PC users, leveraging the full capabilities of Snapdragon technology.
Key features of the Dev Kit include an accelerated Developer Edition of the Snapdragon X Elite processor and an array of ports to support multi-monitor setups commonly used by developers. The system is specifically designed to accelerate the development of on-device AI applications for PCs.
Kedar Kondap, Senior Vice President and General Manager of compute and gaming at Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., emphasized the significance of this release: “The Snapdragon Dev Kit for Windows is purpose-built to accelerate the next generation of on-device AI applications for PCs. This system gives developers access to our powerful Qualcomm Oryon™ CPU and 45 TOPS NPU, so they can build the AI apps of the future”.
The Snapdragon Dev Kit for Windows is available for pre-order starting today, with retail availability beginning on June 18. Priced at $899.99, this development kit represents a significant investment in the future of AI-driven computing.
This announcement marks a pivotal step in the evolution of AI-enabled PCs, providing developers with the tools needed to push the boundaries of what’s possible in personal computing.
