AI PCs

Smarter Performance, Seamless Productivity—AI PCs Redefine Computing

AI PCs are next-generation personal computers designed to run artificial intelligence workloads locally, using specialized hardware like CPUs, GPUs, and NPUs (neural processing units). Unlike traditional PCs that rely heavily on cloud-based AI services, AI PCs enable real-time, on-device processing for tasks such as predictive text, image generation, threat detection, and data analysis. This shift enhances performance, privacy, and responsiveness.

Microsoft’s Copilot+ PC standard defines AI PCs as systems with at least 16GB RAM, 256GB storage, and NPUs capable of 40+ TOPS (trillions of operations per second). These devices also feature a dedicated Copilot key for quick access to AI tools. Major OEMs—HP, Lenovo, Dell, and others—are integrating AI PCs into their portfolios, often powered by Intel® Core™ Ultra, AMD Ryzen™ AI, or Qualcomm Snapdragon® X Elite processors.

AI PCs are not just a hardware upgrade—they represent a strategic leap into intelligent, secure, and adaptive computing.

Decoding CPUs, GPUs, and NPUs

AI PCs combine CPUs, GPUs, and NPUs to deliver high-performance computing for everyday tasks, gaming, content creation, and AI-driven applications. NPUs accelerate artificial intelligence and machine learning, enabling features like voice recognition and real-time translation. Choosing the right mix of processors ensures your device meets current needs and is ready for future innovations.

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What TOPS Means

Understanding AI Performance Metrics for Copilot+ PCs

Snapdragon® X Series processors power the new generation of Copilot+ PCs, enabling advanced AI features directly on your device. This document explains how Neural Processing Units (NPUs) deliver faster, more efficient AI experiences—like real-time assistance and enhanced privacy—without relying on the cloud. It introduces TOPS (trillions of operations per second) as the key metric for AI capability, with Snapdragon® X Elite setting a new standard at 45 TOPS. Learn how this translates into smoother multitasking, smarter apps, and better performance wherever you work.

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Your AI-powered partner for smarter work, faster decisions, and seamless productivity across Microsoft 365

Microsoft 365 Copilot is an AI-powered assistant integrated into Microsoft 365 apps like Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams. It enhances productivity by automating tasks such as summarizing documents, analyzing data, drafting emails, and generating presentations. Copilot uses Microsoft Graph and generative AI models to deliver context-aware responses based on user prompts. Organizations use Copilot to streamline workflows, improve collaboration, and unlock strategic insights, with analytics dashboards tracking adoption, usage, and productivity impact across teams.

Connection Copilot for Microsoft 365 Workshop

Embark on the initial stages of bringing AI into the workplace with our Copilot for Microsoft 365 Workshop. Designed as a three-phase engagement, this workshop helps you assess needs, prioritize Copilot scenarios, and define an actionable roadmap. It also offers insight into your readiness and uncovers optimization opportunities through targeted services that develop your data estate, analyze and augment access, and maximize security. Let Connection help prepare you for Copilot and achieve its full benefits and ROI.

Microsoft 365 Copilot Technical Readiness Assessment

Microsoft 365 Copilot is revolutionizing the workplace—but proper planning is needed to achieve the desired result. Connection is here to help adequately prepare you for deployment. To maximize your experience, our team of Microsoft experts will help create an actionable approach to preparing your organization for a seamless implementation of Microsoft Copilot. With our technical readiness assessment, we can assess, identify, and demonstrate an overview of our findings to better prepare your organization for a rollout. This enables you to make informed decisions and appropriate actions based on our recommendations, leading the way to a smooth deployment of Microsoft 365 Copilot.