Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-84-100 socket: Qualcomm BGA 2073
The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-84-100 uses Qualcomm BGA 2073, soldered with 2,073 balls. It is the 12-core Snapdragon X Elite flagship running at 3.8 GHz with up to 4.2 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
- 3.8 / 4.2 GHz
Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-84-100 specifications
| Cores | 12 |
|---|---|
| Threads | 12 (one thread per core) |
| Core architecture | Qualcomm Oryon (Oryon v1), ARM64 compatible |
| Clocks | 3.8 GHz multi-core, up to 4.2 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 4.6 TFLOPS |
| NPU | Qualcomm Hexagon, 45 TOPS |
| Multiplier | Locked |
| Package | BGA2073 (soldered, 2073 balls) |
Motherboard compatibility
Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-84-100 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-84-100 is
The Snapdragon X1E-84-100 is a 12-core and 12-thread laptop processor that Qualcomm launched in April 2024 as the Snapdragon X Elite flagship. Twelve Oryon cores with one thread each give 12 threads at 3.8 GHz multi-core with up to 4.2 GHz dual-core boost. Cache totals 42 MB with 12 MB of shared L2 in NanoReview readings. The 35 W class with 80 W peak headroom fits premium Copilot+ laptops.
Adreno X1 graphics at up to 4.6 TFLOPS lead X1 on visual throughput for creation and light play. A 45 TOPS Hexagon NPU with dual micro NPU covers local AI while CPU stays free. LPDDR5X-8448 with 135 GB per s feeds all engines from up to 64 GB of shared memory.
Premium thin buyers who want maximum X1 speed fit here. The 3.8 GHz sustained rate shortens builds over 3.4 GHz tiers. Shoppers with lighter loads should save with the Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-80-100 at 3.4 GHz instead, since this flagship charges for clocks and graphics together.
Socket and motherboard compatibility
The X1E-84-100 solders to Qualcomm BGA 2073 with soldered LPDDR5X. Premium makers cool the 35 W band with vapor chambers or dual fans for 80 W peaks. No socket and no memory change exist.
Boards use LPDDR5X-8448 up to 64 GB with NVMe Gen4 and UFS 4.0 options. Triple UHD output covers premium docks. Power modes shift between silent battery and peak creation.
Flagship shoppers compare Elite boost and GPU tiers. The 84-100 leads on both. The LGA, PGA and BGA: CPU package types explained guide explains soldered ARM design.
Memory, PCIe and cooling
LPDDR5X-8448 with 135 GB per s shared by CPU, 4.6 TFLOPS GPU and 45 TOPS NPU is fixed at order time. Large projects plus models should be sized together. Soldered capacity cannot grow.
PCIe Gen4 serves NVMe and wireless. Fixed wiring means options vary by model.
Cooling is premium thin 35 W with peaks to 80 W. No retail cooler ships with soldered parts.
Upgrade paths
No CPU or RAM upgrade exists. The flagship is chosen at order time against slower Elite twins. Storage is the only later change.
The next platform is Snapdragon X2 with newer Oryon cores. A working 84-100 leads X1 for years.
Frequently asked questions
What socket does the Snapdragon X1E-84-100 use?
It uses Qualcomm BGA 2073, soldered with 2,073 balls. The chip cannot be changed.
How fast is the Snapdragon X1E-84-100?
Twelve cores and 12 threads at 3.8 GHz with up to 4.2 GHz dual-core boost, with 42 MB of total cache.
What memory does the X1E-84-100 support?
LPDDR5X-8448 with 135 GB per s shared, up to 64 GB.
Can the X1E-84-100 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)
- Snapdragon X Elite X1E-84-100 benchmarks 12 cores 35W (NanoReview)
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