Qualcomm Removes Part of Snapdragon C Power Efficiency Tests After Publication

Qualcomm revised its presentation materials for the new Snapdragon C processor, designed for budget laptops. Days after the announcement, the company asked media to replace slides with power efficiency test results. The updated version no longer includes data on energy consumption during idle mode and web browsing.

Qualcomm stated the changes were made to 'improve clarity and relevance' of the presented data. However, experts note that removing results post-publication is unusual and may raise questions among analysts and potential buyers. It remains unclear why these specific tests were excluded, especially given the use of the 'ABL' designation, whose meaning Qualcomm has not yet disclosed.

In the Snapdragon C benchmarks, the chip was compared to Intel's N250 processor, which has four cores and operates at up to 3.8 GHz. Qualcomm tested its chip on an eight-core configuration with a maximum single-core frequency of 3 GHz and 2 GHz for all cores. Notably, the comparison was conducted on battery power, not AC, which may affect result objectivity. Additionally, devices with different screen sizes were used: a 16-inch Snapdragon C prototype and an 11.6-inch Acer TravelMate with Intel N250.

Qualcomm explained that the Intel N250 system power was adjusted to match the 16-inch screen, though specific figures and measurement units in the benchmarks were not provided. This raises questions about transparency and comparability of the results.