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Yahoo
3 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Intel Gaining Momentum in AI PC Market: Will the Uptrend Persist?
Intel Corporation INTC is actively taking various initiatives to gain firmer footing in the expansive AI sector. The company has been collaborating with original equipment manufacturers like HP to develop next generation of AI PCs. HP's recent line up of cutting-edge AI PCs including EliteBook X, EliteBook Ultra and EliteBook 8 are powered by Intel Core Ultra series closely worked with HP to pinpoint a set of AI applications that can deliver significant benefits to end users. INTC fine tunes and optimizes the performance of CPU, GPU and NPU resources, enabling HP to validate the applications for real-world use cases. During the venture, Intel tested around 12 configurations in eight AI PC Intel's AI optimized software packages, the Microsoft Power BI used by 115 million users demonstrated 45% faster speed compared with previous generation systems. Business analytics solution Tableau runs up to 48% faster while online photoeditor Adobe Lightroom runs 32% faster compared with systems powered by Intel Core i7-1365U. AI writing assistant Writeup optimized for Intel's GPU runs 165% faster. Canvid, an AI powered screen recorder, runs 223% faster for some features. The applications like Canvid, Writeup, previously available for Apple users, ran on windows PCs for the first time powered by Intel AI chips. Such staggering advancements can immensely boost efficiency across an organization's internal is moving from a niche capability to a critical must have component for businesses. Enterprises across industries are rushing to integrate AI to boost productivity and streamline workflow across operations. OEMs, like, HP, Dell and Lenovo, are developing AI PC line ups to match these requirements. Per a report from Precedence Research, worldwide AI market is projected to grow from $757.6 billion in 2025 to $3.68 trillion in 2034 with a compound annual growth rate of 19.2%. With growing prowess in AI PC domain, Intel is well positioned to capitalize on this market trend. Intel faces fierce competition from Qualcomm Incorporated QCOM and Advanced Micro Devices AMD in this market. Qualcomm took the market by storm with the launch of the Snapdragon X chip for mid-range AI desktops and laptops. This SoC is the fourth such product in the Snapdragon X processor line, following the successful launch of the Snapdragon X Plus 8-core, Snapdragon X Plus and Snapdragon X Elite series. Several OEMs such as Dell, ASUS and Samsung expanding their collaboration with Qualcomm to develop AI flagship Ryzen AI 300 Series is also witnessing broad industrywide adoption. With a strong AI computing and integrated graphics, processors like AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 can pose major challenge to leading edge processor like Intel Core Ultra 9 Processor 185H. Intel has lost 31% over the past year against the industry's growth of 11.2%. Image Source: Zacks Investment Research Going by the price/book ratio, the company's shares currently trade at 0.87 book value, lower than 31.65 of the industry. It carries a Value Score of D. Image Source: Zacks Investment Research Intel's earnings estimates for 2025 and 2026 have declined 39.58% to 29 cents per share and 29.36% to 77 cents, respectively, over the past year Image Source: Zacks Investment ResearchIntel stock currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here. Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report Intel Corporation (INTC) : Free Stock Analysis Report QUALCOMM Incorporated (QCOM) : Free Stock Analysis Report Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD) : Free Stock Analysis Report This article originally published on Zacks Investment Research ( Zacks Investment Research
CNET
06-06-2025
- Business
- CNET
HP EliteBook X G1a Review: X Does Not Mark the Spot for This Biz Laptop
7.3 / 10 SCORE HP EliteBook X G1a $1,849 at HP Pros Strong overall performance Solidly built Comfortable keyboard Cons Basic display at elevated price Very pricey to have basic touchpad, too Heavy for a 14-inch laptop HP EliteBook X G1a 7.3/10 CNET Score $1,849 at HP HP's EliteBook X series is the step-down version of the flagship EliteBook Ultra line of the company's commercial laptops, and the EliteBook X G1a is an AMD-based model that cuts corners in a few important areas without a corresponding drop in price. I don't have a problem with the performance of the AMD Ryzen AI processor, which was on the same level as that of the Intel Core Ultra chip of the EliteBook Ultra G1i, but the EliteBook Ultra model I reviewed offers a high-resolution OLED display and trimmer design for nearly the same price. Between the two, the only slightly more expensive EliteBook Ultra G1i is the obvious choice for a 14-inch workhorse business laptop that's also easy to take on the road. HP EliteBook X G1a 14 Price as reviewed $1,849 Display size/resolution 14-inch 1,920x1,200 IPS LCD CPU AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX Pro 375 Memory 32GB LPDDR5-8533 Graphics AMD Radeon 890M Storage 1TB Ports 2 x Thunderbolt 4, USB-C 3.2 Gen 2, USB-A 3.2 Gen 2, HDMI 2.1, combo audio Networking Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4 Operating system Windows 11 Pro 24H2 Weight 3.3 lbs (1.5 kg) There are four quadrants in HP's new EliteBook X series. There are AMD models labeled as G1a and Intel models labeled as G1i. For each half of the processor divide, there are regular laptop models and also two-in-one convertibles with Flip in their name. The EliteBook X G1a here is an AMD-based laptop with a Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 CPU, 32GB of RAM, integrated AMD Radeon 890M graphics and a 1TB SSD. The display is a basic, if bright (I'll get to that shortly), 14-inch IPS LCD with a 1,920x1,200-pixel resolution and standard 60Hz refresh rate. The full price of our test system is $2,629, but it's nearly always on sale for $1,849 or thereabouts. (And sometimes it's just listed at $1,849 with no mention of the higher full price. At any rate, you shouldn't pay more than $1,849 for it.) Higher-end models in the EliteBook X G1a series feature a 2.8K OLED display and 64GB of RAM. An OLED model with otherwise the same configuration as our test system is on sale for $1,999, and I think the display upgrade is well worth the $150 charge. The problem is the EliteBook Ultra G1i that I just looked at features the same 2.8K display (with admittedly a smaller 512GB SSD) and has a consistent sale price between $1,899 and $1,999. Even with the smaller SSD, it's a much better deal because of its superior design. The EliteBook X G1a starts at £1,296 in the UK and AU$3,445 in Australia. Matt Elliott/CNET HP EliteBook X G1a performance The Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 processor is a member of AMD's Strix Point family of chips and features 12 cores and 24 virtual processing threads. The EliteBook X G1a turned in excellent multicore performance on our application benchmarks, especially when compared with laptops such as the EliteBook Ultra G1i using processors from Intel's Lunar Lake series, which lack multithreading (or Hyper-Threading, in Intel's parlance). Single-core performance was more even between the two, as was AI performance, but Intel has the advantage in integrated graphics performance. The EliteBook X G1a lasted for nearly 15 hours on our YouTube streaming battery drain test, which is long enough for most people not to need to recharge the laptop during the day but still hours shorter than the 20-plus-hour battery life of Intel- and Qualcomm-based laptops. It lasted a little more than an hour longer than the EliteBook Ultra G1i but has a lower-resolution IPS panel, which doesn't consume battery resources at the same clip as the Ultra's higher-res OLED display, making its slightly longer battery life less impressive. Solidly constructed The EliteBook X G1a is well built, but to the point of feeling a bit tank-like. The all-aluminum enclosure boasts straightforward looks with brushed silver surfaces surrounding a dark gray keyboard. The understated design, gently rounded corners and offset color of the keyboard area recall the styling of a MacBook Pro -- and so does the thickness and weight of the laptop. HP gives the dimensions of the EliteBook X G1a as being 0.4 inches at its front edge and 0.5 inches in back, but it feels fatter than that because it rests on thick rubber feet that make it sit up higher than a MacBook Pro, which has a height of 0.6 inches. The EliteBook X G1a is lighter than the 14-inch MacBook Pro but only slightly. It weighs 3.3 pounds, and the MacBook Pro is 3.4 pounds. The EliteBook Ultra G1i is thinner and much lighter at just 2.6 pounds. Matt Elliott/CNET You can get a 2.8K OLED panel on the EliteBook X G1a, but our test system came with the base display, a 1,920x1,200-pixel IPS panel with a 60Hz refresh rate and no touch support. If your job requires you to read text on the screen for large portions of your day, then you'll get sharper text with the 2.8K panel; text looked a little fuzzy on my test system. And if your job requires color-accurate work, then an OLED panel is a better choice. The EliteBook X G1a's IPS display didn't perform well on my tests with a Spyder X colorimeter. It covered 98% of the sRGB space and only 73% of the P3 and AdobeRGB gamuts. The display's level of brightness saves it from being merely average. In testing, it hit a peak of 465 nits, which, combined with its matte finish, makes it viewable in a variety of lighting conditions, including outdoors. Matt Elliott/CNET The keyboard is my favorite part of the EliteBook X G1a. Perhaps because of the thicker chassis, the keys have a more plush feel than the EliteBook Ultra. Typing on the EliteBook X feels similar to typing on a ThinkPad -- the keys are firm and solid with deep travel. However, the touchpad is another area where the EliteBook X takes a step down from the EliteBook Ultra. It's smaller than the Ultra's and lacks haptics. For a mechanical touchpad, it's fine -- the click response is soft and quiet but not mushy. But at the EliteBook X's price, the inclusion of a haptic touchpad isn't an unreasonable expectation. Matt Elliott/CNET You do get quad speakers like with the EliteBook Ultra, and they sound great. The webcam has a 5-megapixel sensor compared with the EliteBook Ultra's 9-megapixel camera, but the resolution suffices for all but professional streamers, who are almost assuredly using an external camera to produce content. The EliteBook X G1a's webcam produces a crisp, well-balanced image that will have you looking clear and natural to your video-conference mates. The webcam also has an IR cam, which, combined with the fingerprint sensor on the power button, provides two secure biometric login options on the EliteBook X G1a. The port selection is excellent. You get a pair of Thunderbolt 4 ports, split with one on each side of the laptop. There are also two 10Gbps USB ports, one Type-A and one Type-C, along with an HDMI port. You will not go wanting for ports with the EliteBook G1a, and you shouldn't need to bother with any adapters either. Matt Elliott/CNET Is the HP EliteBook X G1a a good laptop? It's a fine business laptop that offers solid performance with solid build quality, but there's not enough of a price gap between it and the EliteBook Ultra to choose it over the flagship model. For only $50 to $150 more (depending on the Ultra's sale price), you get an appreciably lighter design, high-res OLED display and haptic touchpad, all of which aren't included on my $1,849 EliteBook X test system. Sure, you can outfit the EliteBook X with an OLED display, but then the price difference between it and the Ultra all but disappears, making it an even less compelling option. Hide our expert take Photo Gallery 1/1 How we test computers Photo Gallery 1/1 The review process for laptops, desktops, tablets and other computerlike devices consists of two parts: performance testing under controlled conditions in the CNET Labs and extensive hands-on use by our expert reviewers. This includes evaluating a device's aesthetics, ergonomics and features. A final review verdict is a combination of both objective and subjective judgments. The list of benchmarking software we use changes over time as the devices we test evolve. The most important core tests we're currently running on every compatible computer include Primate Labs Geekbench 6, Cinebench R23, PCMark 10 and 3DMark Fire Strike Ultra. A more detailed description of each benchmark and how we use it can be found on our How We Test Computers page. Hide our expert take Geekbench 6 CPU (multi-core) HP EliteBook X G1a 14224 Dell Inspiron 14 Plus 7441 13471 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12 11919 HP EliteBook Ultra G1i 11032 Lenovo Yoga Slim 9i 14 Gen 10 11029 Asus Zenbook S 14 10948 Acer Swift 14 AI SF14-51T-75AF 10918 Note: Longer bars indicate better performance Geekbench 6 CPU (single-core) HP EliteBook Ultra G1i 2777 HP EliteBook X G1a 2729 Lenovo Yoga Slim 9i 14 Gen 10 2728 Acer Swift 14 AI SF14-51T-75AF 2701 Asus Zenbook S 14 2681 Dell Inspiron 14 Plus 7441 2448 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12 2321 Note: Longer bars indicate better performance Cinebench 2024 CPU (multi-core) HP EliteBook X G1a 991 Dell Inspiron 14 Plus 7441 739 Acer Swift 14 AI SF14-51T-75AF 610 Lenovo Yoga Slim 9i 14 Gen 10 583 HP EliteBook Ultra G1i 518 Asus Zenbook S 14 484 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12 488 Note: Longer bars indicate better performance Cinebench 2024 CPU (single-core) HP EliteBook Ultra G1i 123 Asus Zenbook S 14 122 Lenovo Yoga Slim 9i 14 Gen 10 121 Acer Swift 14 AI SF14-51T-75AF 121 HP EliteBook X G1a 112 Dell Inspiron 14 Plus 7441 109 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12 102 Note: Longer bars indicate better performance 3DMark Steel Nomad Asus Zenbook S 14 882 Acer Swift 14 AI SF14-51T-75AF 871 HP EliteBook Ultra G1i 820 Lenovo Yoga Slim 9i 14 Gen 10 728 HP EliteBook X G1a 603 Note: Longer bars indicate better performance PCMark 10 Pro Edition HP EliteBook X G1a 7068 HP EliteBook Ultra G1i 6815 Lenovo Yoga Slim 9i 14 Gen 10 6812 Acer Swift 14 AI SF14-51T-75AF 6811 Asus Zenbook S 14 6684 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12 6178 Note: Longer bars indicate better performance Procyon AI Computer Vision (integer) Dell Inspiron 14 Plus 7441 1792 Asus Zenbook S 14 1790 Acer Swift 14 AI SF14-51T-75AF 1759 HP EliteBook X G1a 1753 HP EliteBook Ultra G1i 1705 Lenovo Yoga Slim 9i 14 Gen 10 1585 Note: Longer bars indicate better performance Online streaming battery drain test Dell Inspiron 14 Plus 7441 23:11 Acer Swift 14 AI SF14-51T-75AF 22:13 Asus Zenbook S 14 15:20 HP EliteBook X G1a 14:50 HP EliteBook Ultra G1i 13:39 Lenovo Yoga Slim 9i 14 Gen 10 13:27 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12 8:34 Note: Longer bars indicate better performance
Indian Express
23-04-2025
- Business
- Indian Express
HP EliteBook X Flip G1i review: This laptop is CEO material
Imagine you are the CEO of a company and searching for a laptop? A lightweight design for easy travel with premium looks, a bright and vibrant display, the power to run everyday apps and legacy programmes, long battery life, an excellent webcam for video calls, and strong security to keep sensitive information private. If I told you that the HP EliteBook X Flip G1i 14 meets all these criteria, it might change how you imagine a business notebook. After using the EliteBook X Flip G1i 14 for the past few days, I felt it was truly 'CEO material' — it has everything a high-flying business executive could wish for. Here's my review. Refined design The EliteBook X is a 14-inch notebook — small and light enough to be comfortably held with just one hand. Its size falls right in the middle, which makes a big difference if you travel frequently for work, and need to stay productive on the go. The speakers are full, loud, and seem to be comimg from everywhere. (Image credit: Anuj Bhatia/Indian Express) Like other high-end HP devices, the build quality is excellent. The body is made of metal and has a premium, expensive feel — no surprises here. The design has been slightly refreshed, and although it's a business notebook, the EliteBook X looks far more modern. It's the kind of notebook that pairs perfectly with your Rimowa bag for business travel. Its 2-in-1 design allows it to be used in multiple ways. The 360-degree hinge works smoothly, yet it's tight enough that the screen never feels unstable. The touchscreen is responsive, and my fingers glided easily across the surface. Another design feature I care a lot about is the ports, and the new EliteBook X delivers. It includes two USB-C Thunderbolt 4 ports, a USB-A port, an additional USB-C port, an HDMI 2.1 port, and a headset jack. The inclusion of an HDMI 2.1 port is especially important for business professionals who frequently give presentations or need to share their screen in different meeting rooms. However, it doesn't have an SD card reader or a LAN slot. Terrific audio and display, but I wish it had an OLED screen I have always been a big fan of how Apple's MacBook Pro sounds. However, I was pleasantly surprised to see that the EliteBook X now matches the MacBook Pro in terms of sound quality. Since HP acquired Poly, formerly known as Plantronics, I have noticed a significant improvement in their audio performance. The acquisition has clearly helped boost HP's audio game. The notebook has a 14-inch IPS screen, although I would have preferred an OLED panel at this price. (Image credit: Anuj Bhatia/ Indian Express) The quad speakers and discrete amplifiers on the EliteBook X sound better than my 55-inch TV. The top- and side-firing speakers create a powerful, immersive sound. While watching Minnal Murali, the speakers never sounded muddy or harsh, and made watching a full movie enjoyable. Not only were the vocals clear, but there was also a sense of realism in the sound, which gave the viewing experience a completely different level on a laptop screen. The 14-inch, 1980 x 1200 IPS touchscreen is solid. It's bright, the colours look good, and I haven't noticed any glaring issues. The bezels are now slimmer, yet you still get the full 16:10 aspect ratio. For content creators, a 14-inch screen might feel small for studio-level production work. However, for business executives, it strikes the right balance — offering enough portability while still being large enough to stay productive, whether it's working on presentations, managing Excel sheets, or checking emails. That said, I do wish HP had gone with an OLED panel on the EliteBook X — it would have made a huge difference. The notebook also supports a stylus and comes bundled with the Active Pen G3. I did multiple Zoom calls, and as far as I could tell, the quality of the 5-megapixel 1080p webcam was excellent. If you are on a lot of video calls, you will definitely appreciate the improved quality. The keyboard is a huge upgrade The keyboard is a jot to tytpe on. (Image credit: Anuj Bhatia/Indian Express) The keyboard feels a bit different from the one on the previous HP notebook I tested. The keys are well-spaced, and the keyboard on the EliteBook X produces a deeper, more satisfying sound. I really like this keyboard. The F11 key can be customised for various functions using the MyHP app, while the power button also doubles as a fingerprint reader for secure logins. And of course, the trackpad has vastly improved too — it's larger, more responsive, and works brilliantly. Good performance and battery life Intel -powered laptops have always been reliable and powerful, and I found the same to be true for the EliteBook X. I'm not necessarily a power user, and the EliteBook X isn't designed for content creators or gamers. My review unit came with an Intel Core Ultra 7 268 V processor, 32 GB of LPDDR5 RAM, 1 TB of SSD storage, and Intel Arc graphics. The bottom panel is secured with just four screws. Inside, you get access to the battery, fans, a replaceable Wi-Fi module, and the SSD. However, the RAM is not expandable. There are rarely any points in my day-to-day that this machine feels taxed. (Image credit: Anuj Bhatia/Indian Express) I won't go too deep into CPU performance or the technical details. It's fast, has a built-in NPU for handling heavy AI workloads, and the chip can even manage tasks like image editing. But since this is a business notebook, I doubt most business users would use it for content creation, 3D modelling, or colour grading on a device like this. The EliteBook X is more suited for browsing the web, working on Google Docs and Sheets, building presentations, and maybe doing some light creative tasks using tools like Microsoft Copilot or ChatGPT. As a business laptop, the EliteBook X includes several security features — something no business executive or company can afford to overlook, especially in today's environment where privacy and security are more important than ever. The EliteBook X comes with HP Wolf Security, which provides protection against malware and phishing attacks, monitors critical applications, and can restore the operating system in case of an infection. Meanwhile, HP Sure Click is designed to protect your PC from browser-borne malware. HP has also introduced its own AI companion in addition to Microsoft Copilot. Currently in beta, this AI companion performs many of the same tasks as Google Gemini and Copilot, such as summarising your documents and emails. It also functions as a chatbot that can help you create to-do lists or assist with other everyday tasks. The laptop doesn't produce much noise or heat. The battery usually lasts between 13 and 14 hours for me, and I think it can last even longer. I am a heavy laptop user, often running multiple apps and Chrome tabs in the background. Overall, the EliteBook X offers good power efficiency and battery management. Closing thoughts Coming in at Rs 2,58,985, the HP EliteBook X Flip is an expensive business notebook (the range starts at Rs 172,000). I wouldn't say it's the best business laptop I have ever used, but it definitely comes close. A thin and light design becomes critical for users like me. (Image credit: Anuj Bhatia/Indian Express) The EliteBook X Flip is designed for CEOs and CXOs, but it's also a decidedly professional laptop (with a price to match). There are many positive aspects of this notebook: a lightweight design, a small footprint, long battery life, good performance, a terrific keyboard, fast Wi-Fi 7, and a number of security features. If you are planning on using it professionally (or someone else is buying it for you), the HP EliteBook X Flip is one of the best business laptops I have used in a while.
