It's official: Intel becomes the leader in battery life for Windows.

In the landscape of Windows computing, a new era has emerged driven by Microsoft's Copilot+ PC initiative and the introduction of several innovative chipsets. While the focus is on the capabilities and performance of artificial intelligence (AI), the most significant improvements are observed in overall performance and battery life. This is crucial for Windows, which has been facing competition from Apple's MacBooks, known for their impressive performance and notably superior efficiency.

Among the new chipsets are the Qualcomm Snapdragon X, the AMD Ryzen AI 300, and the Intel Lunar Lake. Each of these chipsets features a Neural Processing Unit (NPU) that exceeds the 40 tera operations per second (TOPS) required by Microsoft. However, AMD focuses more on performance, while Qualcomm and Intel prioritize efficiency.

Regarding performance evaluation, although it is still early and the review database is not fully developed, comparisons have been made. In particular, CPU performance is analyzed, as the integrated GPUs in these chipsets do not offer significant improvements over their predecessors. It has been determined that, without discrete graphics, none of these models are suitable for gaming or content creation tasks.

Of the reviews conducted so far, AMD's Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 chipset leads in tasks requiring high CPU performance, particularly excelling in multi-core performance. Qualcomm's Snapdragon X Elite ranks second, while Intel's Core Ultra 7 285V comes in last, although it stands out for its efficiency compared to its power.

The technical specifications reveal that the Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 has 12 cores and 24 threads, with a maximum frequency of 5.1GHz and a TDP of 28 watts, making it the most power-hungry. Qualcomm's chipsets, although with variable power levels, demonstrate efficient behavior that can fluctuate according to user demands. Meanwhile, Intel's Lunar Lake is presented as a direct replacement for the Meteor Lake chipsets, also varying in energy consumption.

Regarding battery life, the focus on efficiency becomes more relevant, with Intel and Qualcomm trying to match the standards set by Apple Silicon. Initial results indicate that Intel's Lunar Lake chipset may surpass Qualcomm's Snapdragon X in terms of efficiency, although it still does not reach the levels of Apple's M3. According to initial tests, the Asus Zenbook S 14, equipped with a Core Ultra 7, ranks as the best in battery life, particularly in web browsing and other intensive uses.

With the data collected so far, it is observed that the overall efficiency of the new Windows chipsets allows for better performance, and it appears that Intel is leading in the critical aspect of battery life. As more models and chipsets are released, additional information will continue to be gathered, allowing for a more comprehensive evaluation of the potential of Windows devices.