Not sure when the Copilot+ version will arrive without a laptop.
Not sure when the Copilot+ version will arrive without a laptop.
No one is aware of a Copilot+ All-In-One or Desktop PC release yet. Currently, only Copilot+ next-gen AI laptops are available.
The restriction isn't due to hardware constraints but software ones. Delivery will happen once Microsoft updates Windows for it. I believe Nvidia anticipates Microsoft will include support for their GPUs this year, with comparable plans for AMD and Intel CPUs.
Are there notable distinctions between the Snapdragon NPU and those from AMD or Intel? As long as they deliver adequate performance (TOPS), the differences seem more related to software integration. I’m not sure what MS is actually aiming for, but it appears the main variation lies in the interface rather than hardware itself. There might be challenges when running multiple applications simultaneously or managing power usage, especially on mobile devices. For reasons we may never uncover, MS opted for Snapdragon first, yet it seems others could have been supported more quickly. If you think I missed anything, let me know where to look next. I don’t believe there’s a significant hardware difference, just a software interface distinction.
AMD and Intel have only recently included these chips in a limited range of processors. Microsoft seems to be moving slowly, perhaps due to some partnership deal. According to tech reports: "As part of a joint marketing pact, it’s hard to guess how upset NVIDIA is that their GPU runs on Snapdragon, but NOOOO your RTX4090 won’t be able to handle Paint..."
AMD and Intel integrated NPUs in certain models last year. These are now insufficient for Copilot+, though they highlight the performance of newer, faster chips. AMD included them in some 7040 series mobile CPUs and later 8000G desktop APUs, while Intel added them via Meteor Lake. The latest Ryzen AI 300 and Lunar Lake chips came soon after the Snapdragon Elite launch. All firms maintain ties with Microsoft, and it seems their announcements go beyond just the initial release. I wonder if Microsoft is shifting away from x86 or if the QC provided some support to Microsoft.
I believe HP, Dell and other tech firms should adopt those Copilot+ chips like Intel Core Ultra 200v or AMD AI HX 300 series, or even Snapdragon processors in their all-in-one systems. These components are available, yet they remain limited to laptops. Laptops typically receive special enhancements. Edited November 10, 2024 by KidKid
The go the DIY route and don't have to wait for HP, Dell, or anyone else to use them. Do need to wait until AMD and Intel come up with desktop CPUs with more NPUs. One upcoming feature for Win11 called Windows Recall requires an CoPilot PC, and the minimum NPU it need is 40TOPS. Intel's Core Ultra 9 285K has just 13TOPS. AMD's 8000 series for desktop, NPU is 16TOPS.
Could be better to integrate a Copilot+ laptop motherboard into an All In One or desktop setup for accessing AI capabilities in a desktop/AIO configuration!