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Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 Calypso Codename Clarified as Existing Mahua Die

Lena Fischer 2 min read

Qualcomm's Snapdragon X2 Calypso codename is clarified as an alias for the existing Mahua 12- core die, ending speculation about a new Chromebook chip.

Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 Calypso Codename Clarified as Existing Mahua Die
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Speculation about a mysterious new Qualcomm chip for Chromebooks has ended. A leaker confirmed that the "Calypso" codename refers to an existing processor, not a fresh design. This clarification matters because buyers can stop waiting for a distinct next-generation Snapdragon X2 variant. The hardware landscape for Chromebooks remains stable with the current generation.

Leaker confirms Calypso is not a new chip but an alias for the Mahua die

The processor in question is the Snapdragon X2, built on the "Mahua" die. Qualcomm uses the Mahua architecture for its current ARM-based PC chips. The Calypso name serves as an internal alias for this specific 12-core variant. It is not a standalone system-on-chip but a branding choice for Googlebook deployment.

Qualcomm ships the Mahua die under four specific retail model numbers. These identifiers are X2P-64-100, X2E-78-100, X2E-80-100, and X2E-84-100. Each model represents a configuration of the same underlying 12-core silicon. The distinction between Calypso and Mahua is purely nomenclature, not hardware difference.

Leaker Longhorn clarified the confusion through a post on Chrome Unboxed. The source stated that Calypso is an internal alias rather than a new chip. This report resolves months of uncertainty about Qualcomm's Chromebook roadmap. The existing Snapdragon X2 lineup continues to serve the market without a new release.

Source: NotebookCheck

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