Snapdragon PCs to Get Better Gaming Compatibility with Updated Windows Emulator

new Windows 11 test build features an updated Prism emulator with enhanced support for x86 applications, potentially boosting gaming compatibility .

A new test version of Windows 11 for ARM devices includes an updated Prism emulator designed to improve x86 application compatibility. This update could significantly enhance gaming on Snapdragon-powered PCs.

Snapdragon PCs to Get Better Gaming Compatibility with Updated Windows Emulator

The updated emulator, found in Windows 11 Insider Preview build 27744, now supports AVX, AVX2, BMI, FMA, and F16C instructions. This expanded support allows Snapdragon X-based laptops to run more x86 applications, including games like Starfield and Helldivers 2 that utilize AVX2.

Microsoft notes that the update only affects 64-bit applications and is currently available for "limited use" on existing ARM-based PCs. The updated Prism emulator even enables software like Adobe Premiere Pro 25 to run on Snapdragon hardware. A public release date for the updated emulator hasn't been announced yet.

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