IT decision-makers are constantly challenged to balance cost optimization with delivering strong performance, security, and a high-caliber user experience. According to a December 2022 study by Forrester, companies with 2,000 employees refresh their PCs every four years and can realize a 250% return on investment by transitioning to Windows 11.
PCs powered by Snapdragon X Series processors provide additional value, delivering greater performance, extended battery life, and enhanced on-device AI capabilities — all while improving the overall experience for users.
The Business Impact of Windows 11
Determining total economic impact involves a range of assumptions. The following benefits are supported by primary research and case studies included in Forrester’s report:
Enhanced Security: Successful attacks are reduced by 20% through powerful platform controls, including TPM 2.0, Safe Boot, BitLocker, virtualization-based security (VBS), and hypervisor-protected code integrity (HVCI). IT Operations Efficiency: Deployment and provisioning become 25% faster, while security team workloads diminish by 20%. Help desk requests related to OS or device issues drop by 40% in Year 1, 70% in Year 2, and 90% in Year 3. Updating to Windows 11 also lets organizations retire redundant software that’s already integrated into the new platform. Boost in Employee Productivity: Employees become 15% more productive on Windows 11, thanks to improved hardware (cameras, microphones) and support for the latest Wi‑Fi standards — with additional gains stemming from Qualcomm’s power management innovations. PCs powered by Snapdragon X Series processors provide additional value, delivering greater performance, extended battery life, and enhanced on-device AI capabilities — all while improving the overall experience for users.
The Business Impact of Windows 11
Determining total economic impact involves a range of assumptions. The following benefits are supported by primary research and case studies included in Forrester’s report:
How Snapdragon Processors Improve the Windows 11 Experience
Every PC powered by Snapdragon X Series processors comes equipped with the most up-to-date Microsoft OS alongside a strong combination of hardware, firmware, and software safeguards — delivering enterprise-wide peace of mind.
Energy Efficiency and Lower Power Consumption
For companies looking to cut operational expenses while reducing their environmental footprint, energy efficiency is key.
Snapdragon processors consume significantly less power — the Snapdragon X Elite matching competitor single-threaded performance at nearly 30% less power, and the Snapdragon X Plus delivering multi-threaded performance with 54% less power.
Longer Battery Life for Better Employee Experience
When employees can work without frequently needing to recharge, their productivity naturally increases. The power management within Snapdragon processors lets:
Additionally, by reducing charging cycles, these innovations help prolong battery health — yielding further cost savings for the enterprise.
Tip: To maximize battery lifespan, it's a good practice to avoid charging to 100%. Staying at 80% helps keep batteries healthy for much longer.
Durable, Reliable, and Built to Support Demanding Applications
As enterprise software evolves and utilizes more advanced computing resources, powerful components become a necessity.
Microsoft’s Copilot+ PCs, for instance, require at least 16 GB RAM, 40 NPU TOPS, and 256 GB storage — a standard that Snapdragon processors already meet or even outperform — ensuring strong performance for a range of workloads.
Longer Device Lifespan and Enhanced User Experience
Higher-caliber components reduce wear and enable a greater lifespan for enterprise PCs, adding additional cost savings and lessening their environmental impact by reducing e-waste.
Furthermore, many popular applications — from Adobe, Zoom, and Teams to Blender, Cephable, and Visual Studio Code — are now optimizing their performance for the NPU, delivering a faster and more responsive experience.
Additional Benefit Summary:
Higher productivity: According to Microsoft, 70% of Copilot users say they’re more productive — a claim backed by a study that shows GitHub Copilot users complete tasks nearly 56% faster than their peers. Fewer interruptions: Longer battery life lets employees work without needing frequent charging, reducing disruptive breaks and helping them maintain their flow. Enhanced performance on battery: Laptops powered by Snapdragon processors outperform their competitors by up to 90% when not connected to a power source — delivering strong performance even on the go. Tip: To maximize battery lifespan, it's a good practice to avoid charging to 100%. Staying at 80% helps keep batteries healthy for much longer.
Durable, Reliable, and Built to Support Demanding Applications
As enterprise software evolves and utilizes more advanced computing resources, powerful components become a necessity.
Microsoft’s Copilot+ PCs, for instance, require at least 16 GB RAM, 40 NPU TOPS, and 256 GB storage — a standard that Snapdragon processors already meet or even outperform — ensuring strong performance for a range of workloads.
Longer Device Lifespan and Enhanced User Experience
Higher-caliber components reduce wear and enable a greater lifespan for enterprise PCs, adding additional cost savings and lessening their environmental impact by reducing e-waste.
Furthermore, many popular applications — from Adobe, Zoom, and Teams to Blender, Cephable, and Visual Studio Code — are now optimizing their performance for the NPU, delivering a faster and more responsive experience.
Additional Benefit Summary:
Sustainable Operations Benefit
Extending the useful life of enterprise PCs reduces disposal and helps cut down on electronic waste — a key consideration for companies looking to improve their sustainability profile. Proper disposal and recycling further contribute to responsible IT practices.
Extending the useful life of enterprise PCs reduces disposal and helps cut down on electronic waste — a key consideration for companies looking to improve their sustainability profile. Proper disposal and recycling further contribute to responsible IT practices.