IFA 2024 continues to offer even more technological innovations, including the introduction of tons of AI-powered PCs from major manufacturers. One of them is Samsung’s Galaxy line, which will feature two new AI-powered models.
First up is the Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 360, powered by an Intel Core Ultra (Series 2) CPU and an NPU with up to 47 TOPs in total. It also features an Intel Arc GPU, a 3K-resolution display with a 120Hz refresh rate, a Dynamic AMOLED 2X display with Vision Booster (which reduces glare), and, according to the tech giant, up to 25 hours of battery life during video playback. Its specs also include 16GB of RAM and up to 1TB of storage.
The second laptop is the Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge, which is equipped with a Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus octa-core CPU and an NPU with up to 45 TOPs in total. It features a 15.6-inch FHD display with anti-glare technology and comes in Sapphire Blue. Despite the slim and lightweight design, the port selection is comprehensive, with USB Type-C, USB Type-A, HDMI, a combo jack, and a micro SD slot. Its specs also include 16GB of RAM and up to 512GB of storage.
Like other Windows-based AI PCs, the Book5 Pro 360 and Book4 Edge use Copilot+ AI and its internal AI tools and programs. The former is available now in the UK for £1,699 and will be available on September 24 in other regions. The rollout of this latest version in the US, UK and other regions will begin on October 10.
What is the future of AI-powered CPUs?
Like other AI PCs, Samsung is tweaking the AI CPUs that will be included in different models. This move not only increases the options that buyers can choose based on their personal preferences, but also allows manufacturers to “test” which CPUs work best for their needs.
Of course, a lot of testing had to be done before launch to ensure that buyers were getting the best products. However, the most reliable way to find out the true performance and limits of these AI CPUs and NPUs is to wait for official and thorough benchmark testing by professionals.
As AI PCs are a new concept and we haven’t yet seen the full range of what all CPUs can achieve, it will be fascinating to see which ones turn out to be the winners. We’ve at least seen the first Snapdragon chips, though, and so far they’ve been extremely promising, with the Dell XPS 13 (2024) and Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 being notable examples.
While I have faith in AMD releasing solid AI CPUs that could rival Snapdragon, my concerns are more about Intel’s performance. Lunar Lake should be more than technically sufficient to compete with and outperform its competitors, but considering the current stability issues with Intel’s 13th and 14th Gen processors, there are still some questions about what Team Blue can actually achieve.
