Despite the drama, x86 isn't going anywhere
Arm CPUs have everyone excited, but x86 isn't going away
Windows on Arm saw its breakout moment in 2024 after years of failed attempts at disrupting the dominance of x86 processors. Qualcomm's Snapdragon X chips were unveiled as part of new laptops from Microsoft, Dell, HP, Lenovo, Samsung, Asus, and others. The early skepticism over Qualcomm's battery life and performance claims gave way to mostly glowing reviews as Windows on Arm laptops registered a solid win.
