Qualcomm (QCOM.O), the world’s largest mobile chipmaker, said it will further expand into the market for PC processors. The company’s newly launched X2 Plus processor is a streamlined version of its existing products, designed to serve as a key component in more affordable laptops. Qualcomm said the processor will be available in two versions: one with 10 computing cores and another with 6. These cores utilize the latest third-generation Oryon architecture. According to Qualcomm, one of its key selling points is a built-in powerful neural processing unit (NPU) that can speed up the response of artificial intelligence software while preventing rapid battery drain. Currently, the company has released the Snapdragon X2 Elite and Elite Extreme chips, which are typically used in laptops priced at over $1,000.