Affinity is stepping up its game with the latest v2.5 update, offering full native support for the Snapdragon X Elite ARM64 PC chips. This means users of Affinity Designer, Affinity Photo, and Affinity Publisher can now enjoy blazing-fast performance on the next-gen Windows PCs.
Ashley Hewson, CEO of Affinity, expressed his pride, saying, “We’re proud that our products are leading the way once again, this time in offering full native support for the new Snapdragon X Elite chip. It’s always been our vision to have a suite of creative software that was ready to ride the wave of advances in computer technology. The latest chips deliver astounding performance and it’s a tribute to our team that once again, we’re fully optimized on Day One of the rollout to customers.”
The Snapdragon X Elite is touted as the most powerful and efficient processor ever created for Windows in its class. Its new CPU promises high performance and remarkable power efficiency, while its premium integrated GPU offers stunning graphics performance. These features are essential for users of Affinity’s creative suite.
Affinity’s developers have worked closely with Qualcomm and Microsoft ahead of the launch of the first PCs featuring this chip, announced at Microsoft Build in Seattle on May 21. For Affinity customers, this collaboration means a responsive user experience when handling tasks like painting, pixel editing, filter effects, document rendering, and more.
With this update, many elements like adjustment layers and live filters can be active simultaneously without any performance issues. This is particularly beneficial for complex documents, allowing users to maintain a non-destructive workflow.
Affinity v2.5, which provides this enhanced support, is available as a free update for existing users starting from May 23.
For those using Affinity’s creative suite, the integration of Snapdragon X Elite ARM64 PC chips promises to deliver a highly responsive and efficient performance, making it easier to tackle complex projects with ease.
