Introducing the ASUS Ascent QN10 Mini PC with Snapdragon X2 Elite Processor

ASUS Unveils the Ascent QN10 Mini PC

ASUS has launched the Ascent QN10, marking a significant advancement in mini PC technology. This compact device is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 Elite processor, which boasts an impressive 18-core Armv9 architecture. With an AI performance capability of 80 TOPS, the QN10 is optimized for applications such as Windows Copilot+ PCs.

The QN10 is equipped with up to 32GB of LPDDR5 memory and storage options ranging from 512GB to 2TB NVMe SSD. It supports multiple video outputs, including one HDMI and three USB4 ports, along with advanced networking features such as 2.5GbE and WiFi 7. Additional connectivity options include an audio jack and several USB 3.2/2.0 ports.

Technical Specifications

• SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 Elite (Glymur 8480B / X2E-88-100)
• CPU: 18x Armv9 cores (12 Prime cores up to 4.7 GHz and 6 Performance cores up to 3.4 GHz)
• GPU: Adreno X2-90 @ 1.70 GHz, supporting DirectX 12.2 Ultimate and Vulkan 1.4
• Video Encoding: Dual 8K UHD @ 30 FPS

Source: CNX Software – Embedded Systems News (https://www.cnx-software.com/2026/09/18/asus-ascent-qn10-mini-pc-is-powered-by-qualcomm-snapdragon-x2-elite-18-core-armv9-processor/)