Snapdragon Dev Kit for Windows Owner’s Manual

Dev Kit for Windows

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Specifications

• Processor: Snapdragon X Elite processor
• CPU: Qualcomm OryonTM CPU (12-core)
• NPU: 45 TOPS
• Memory: 32 GB
• Storage: 512 GB
• Ports: Multiple ports available
• Connectivity: Supports up to three UHD monitors

Product Usage Instructions

Building, Testing, and Porting Applications

To build, debug, test, and port native applications for Windows
on Snapdragon:

1. Utilize the native Arm64 toolchain including Visual Studio/VS
   Code.

2. Optimize applications for CPU, GPU, and NPU performance.

3. Access the Qualcomm AI Stack for deploying AI models
   quickly.

Running AI Workloads

To accelerate AI/ML workloads and build generative AI
experiences:

1. Utilize the 45 TOPS NPU for enhanced application
   performance.

2. Run LLMs and LVMs locally for generative AI experiences.

3. Use on-device AI to run neural networks locally and free up
   cloud resources.

Setup and Connectivity

To set up the Snapdragon Dev Kit for Windows:

1. Connect up to three UHD monitors for a comprehensive developer
   setup.

2. Rack and stack multiple devices for onsite dev and test
   labs.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. Where can I pre-order the Snapdragon Dev Kit for

Windows?

You can pre-order the kit on the Windows on Snapdragon developer
portal.

2. What are the key features of the Snapdragon Dev Kit for

Windows?

The key features include building, debugging, testing, and
porting native applications for Windows on Snapdragon, optimizing
applications for CPU, GPU, and NPU, accessing the native Arm64
toolchain, running AI workloads on the NPU, and connecting up to
three UHD monitors.

3. How can I accelerate AI/ML workloads with this kit?

You can utilize the 45 TOPS NPU to enhance application
performance, run LLMs and LVMs locally for generative AI
experiences, and free up cloud resources by running neural networks
locally with on-device AI.

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SNAPDRAGON DEV KIT FOR WINDOWS
The Snapdragon Dev Kit for Windows is a powerful, compact, developer-class desktop solution designed to simplify next-gen AI application development for Windows on Snapdragon, making it easy to develop next-gen Windows apps and AI experiences.

A DEVELOPER-FOCUSED SOLUTION
As Windows rapidly transitions to AI PCs powered by Snapdragon, porting your Windows apps natively and building new AI experiences becomes crucial.
The Snapdragon® Dev Kit for Windows takes advantage of the fastest, most intelligent, and most power-efficient processor ever created for Windows in its class. You can scale your development process with easy access to the Arm64 toolchain, empowering you to optimize for application performance and power efficiency. With the world’s fastest NPU for laptops, your teams can unlock AI and accelerate AI/ML workloads, enhancing your solution. Seamlessly integrate generative AI by running LLM and LVM locally, without compromising performance or relying heavily on cloud resources.
This versatile device has multiple ports and is configurable for onsite and dev test labs, allowing you to rack and stack multiple devices and connect up to three UHD monitors for streamlined coding.
SCALE YOUR DEV/TEST PROCESS
The Snapdragon Dev Kit for Windows makes it easy for developers to build, test, and port native applications for Windows on Snapdragon. It lets developers easily utilize the native Windows on Snapdragon toolchain, including Visual Studio/VS Code and many other runtimes, libraries, and frameworks. Quickly adapt and recompile Windows applications natively for Snapdragon, accelerating performance and enabling laptop users with an incredible experience.
UNLOCK AI WITH THE WORLD’S FASTEST NPU FOR LAPTOPS
The best-in-class on-device AI capabilities create opportunities for brand-new AI-powered experiences for a new generation of PCs. Developers will be able to accelerate AI/ML workloads and run LLMs and LVMs locally to enhance their applications. Deploy intelligence faster by utilizing the Qualcomm® AI Stack and the Qualcomm® AI Hub for pre-trained and optimized AI models for Snapdragon.
ULTIMATE PERFORMANCE IN A COMPACT DEVICE
The Snapdragon Dev Kit for Windows features a special developer edition of the Snapdragon X Elite processor. Get supercharged performance in a PC that features an array of ports and a form factor designed to be compatible with developers’ labs, racks, and multimonitor systems.
DCN 87-77834-1 Rev A

FEATURES
Build, debug, test, and port native applications for Windows on Snapdragon.
Optimize your applications for CPU, GPU, and NPU to maximize application performance and power efficiency.
Easily access the native Arm64 toolchain–including Visual Studio/ VS Code, runtimes, libraries, and frameworks–to provide a fast, familiar, and highly productive developer experience.
Run Arm64 VMs and CI/CD infrastructure and services to build, test, and release at scale.
Accelerate AI/ML workloads on the 45 TOPS NPU to enhance application performance and user experiences.
Build generative AI experiences by running LLMs and LVMs locally.
Free up cloud resources by utilizing ondevice AI to run neural networks locally.
Utilize the Qualcomm AI Stack to deploy AI models quickly by supporting AI community resources, frameworks and runtimes, developer libraries, and system software.
Execute faster by utilizing the Qualcomm AI Hub for 100+ pre-trained and optimized AI models for Snapdragon.
Ultimate performance with the Snapdragon X Elite platform, featuring a 12-core Qualcomm OryonTM CPU, a 45 TOPS NPU, 32 GB memory, and 512 GB storage.
Connect to up to three UHD monitors for the ultimate developer setup.
Rack and stack multiple devices in your own onsite dev and test labs.

SPECIFICATIONS

Processor Snapdragon X Elite (X1E-00-1DE) CPU Qualcomm Oryon CPU · 12 cores, up to 3.8 GHz · Total cache: 42 MB · Dual Core Boost up to 4.3 GHz GPU Qualcomm® AdrenoTM GPU · Up to 4.6 TFLOPS NPU Qualcomm® HexagonTM NPU · Up to 45 TOPS Size 8″ x 7″ x 1.3″ (199 mm x 175 mm x 35 mm) Memory 32 GB LPDDR5x RAM Storage 512 GB Fast NVMe Storage Software Windows 11 Security f TPM Weight 970g

What’s in the Box Snapdragon Dev Kit for Windows 180W AC Adapter Power Cable User Guide Connections 3x USB 4 Type-C 2x USB 3.2 Type-A 1x RJ45 Ethernet 1x 3.5 mm audio jack 1x HDMI Wireless Qualcomm® FastConnectTM 7800 Mobile Connectivity System · Wi-Fi 7 · Bluetooth 5.4 Exterior Materials: Shell made with 20% recycled ocean plastic Color: Black Physical buttons: Power button Warranty 1-year limited hardware warranty

ORDERING INFORMATION
Pre-order the Snapdragon Dev Kit for Windows on the Windows on Snapdragon developer portal.

Snapdragon and Qualcomm branded products are products of Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. and/or its subsidiaries.

References

• Windows on Snapdragon | PC Developer Ecosystem | Qualcomm

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