Microsoft and Qualcomm elevate gaming on Arm-based devices

Microsoft and Qualcomm have joined forces to launch WorksOnWoA.com, a website dedicated to testing the gaming capabilities of Arm-based devices such as the latest Surfaces and Copilot Plus PCs featuring Arm chips. With the increasing popularity of these devices, many users are curious about their gaming performance.

WorksOnWoA.com has conducted tests on 1,481 games on devices equipped with Arm-based Snapdragon X Elite chips. The website categorizes games into 'Perfect,' 'Playable,' 'Runs,' or 'Unplayable' based on their performance on these devices.

'Perfect' games run smoothly at 60+ FPS in 1080p resolution without any glitches, providing a seamless gaming experience. On the other hand, 'Playable' games run at 30+ FPS in 1080p resolution with minimal issues that may affect gameplay. It's important to note that the website does not specify graphics settings, suggesting that games may be running at lower detail levels. Some games also utilize Microsoft's AI upscaling technology to achieve the desired frame rate and resolution.

During a recent demonstration, Microsoft and Qualcomm showcased how Borderlands 3 performs significantly better with Auto Super Resolution, utilizing the Qualcomm chip's NPU to run about 60 percent faster compared to native 1440p resolution. This highlights the innovative technologies being implemented to enhance gaming experiences on Arm-based devices.

The collaboration between Microsoft and Qualcomm through WorksOnWoA.com provides valuable insights for users interested in gaming on Arm-based devices. With a focus on performance and optimization, these devices are pushing the boundaries of what Windows laptops can offer in terms of gaming capabilities.