Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 benchmarks and new features;
Qualcomm has truly excelled with its latest Snapdragon 8-series flagship chipset, as our extensive testing on phones equipped with this chipset clearly demonstrates. This chipset boasts remarkable speed, exceptional efficiency, and, most importantly unwavering stability even when subjected to demanding tasks.
In recent months, there have been many rumors circulating about the core configuration of the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. Some sources claimed it would have a CPU setup with one powerful core, five middle cores, and two less powerful cores, totaling eight. Others suggested a breakdown of the five middle cores into three more powerful ones and two less powerful ones, making it a 3+2 configuration. Now, the flagship SoC has made its debut on Geekbench, and it has verified its distinctive architecture.
Qualcomm is in the process of finalizing its latest processor, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. This stunning chipset is expected to power upcoming smartphones like the Galaxy S24 series in 2024. We’ve gathered all the available information about this upcoming chipset for you.
Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 key specs to expect:
Achieving Faster Performance:
One fundamental improvement is achieving faster performance for each clock cycl. It means your device can process tasks more quickly and efficiently.
Reduced Power Consumption:
Additionally, power consumption has been lowered by a third. This means your device will use less energy and extend its battery life. This is a great advancement for on-the-go users.
Enhanced Graphics:
The graphics performance has received a significant boost, with a 50% increase. This means you’ll experience smoother and more detailed visuals when using your device for gaming, videos, and other graphic-intensive tasks.
Speedy Connectivity:
Furthermore, a new Qualcomm X75-based modem is in place, capable of providing blazing-fast 10Gbps speeds for internet connectivity. This ensures that you can enjoy seamless online experiences and lightning-fast downloads and uploads.
Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 expected configuration:
The Galaxy’s Gen 2 processor has a setup of one powerful core, four middle-of-the-road cores, and three cores for regular tasks. Meanwhile, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 is expected to be equipped with two top-tier performance cores that can reach clock speeds exceeding 3GHz, along with three midrange cores. Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chip combines different core types to provide performance and efficiency, catering to various computing needs.
Kamila Wojciechowska recently provided a detailed breakdown of the core configuration of the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. Here’s a simplified explanation of her findings:
The Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chip is a combination of different core types:
1. 2x ARM A5xx “Silver” Cores (Codename: Hayes): These are the less powerful cores designed for lighter tasks.
2. 3x ARM A7xx “Gold” Cores (Codename: Hunter): These cores offer a balance of power and efficiency. They make your phone suitable for a wide range of tasks.
3. 2x ARM “Hunter” A7xx “Titanium” Cores: These cores are likely a higher-performing variant of the Gold cores. These are possibly optimized for more demanding tasks.
4. 1x ARM “Hunter ELP” Xx “Gold+” Core: This core appears to be a specialized and powerful core. It possibly designed for high-performance applications.
Performance:
It seems that the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 will have all eight of its cores working together to reach a maximum clock speed of 3.75 GHz. This speed is 0.5 GHz faster than what we anticipate from the A17 Bionic. Moreover, it exceeds the 3.36 GHz of the previous Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy. While having a fast clock speed is important for a CPU, it’s also crucial that it can be effectively used without consuming excessive power or producing excessive heat. If it can achieve this balance, it could offer significant benefits.
Allegedly leaked benchmarking results suggest that the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, featured in the Galaxy S23 Plus, achieved an impressive core score. A single-core score of 2,223 and a multi-core score of 6,661 when tested using the Geekbench 6 benchmark. Meanwhile, the previous Gen 2 chipset recorded a single-core score of 1,867 and multi-core score of 4,949 in same device. If these reported numbers hold true, it signifies a notable advancement in performance for the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3.
What Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 will give to the S24 series?
The fact that Samsung and Qualcomm may have deemed a higher Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 clock speed possible could mean that they have run the load tests. Also they determine to avoid overheating as well as enter throttling mode in their upcoming models. This could bode well for a possible 3nm process of the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. All this means that the S24 phones will be even more power-sipping than their predecessors.
TSMC’s latest 3nm technology promises some exciting improvements. It could provide a notable 15% boost in performance while also delivering an impressive 30% reduction in power consumption. This means that the latest iPhone 15 Pro, featuring the Apple A17 chip, might face some tough competition from the upcoming Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 in Samsung’s Galaxy S24 family. This upcoming battle in the world of smartphones is sure to be an intriguing one.
5G connectivity:
The upcoming Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chip will feature Qualcomm’s latest Snapdragon X75 5G modem, which has already been introduced. This states an idea of what to anticipate in terms of 5G capabilities for phones like the Galaxy S24 Ultra.
Qualcomm has introduced its latest 5G technology, featuring a unified architecture that’s kinder to your smartphone’s battery. With the new Snapdragon X75 modem RF system, both mmWave and Sub-6 are combined into a single transceiver. This innovation enables Qualcomm’s next-gen modem to support the entire 5G spectrum, including Snapdragon Satellite. Moreover, we also have listen that it will put 20% less strain on your device’s battery. This means you can enjoy faster and more extensive 5G connectivity without worrying about your phone’s battery life.
Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 release date:
Qualcomm plans to unveil the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 on October 24 at a special event. Following tradition, Xiaomi’s 14 Pro series is likely to be among the first smartphones to feature this new chipset. However, Samsung might have an exciting surprise in store with its custom version of the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, tailored specifically for its Galaxy series. This could set a new trend in the smartphone industry.
List of the phones which will equip Snapdragon 8 Gen 3:
- Galaxy S24
- Galaxy S24 Plus
- Galaxy S24 ultra
- One Plus 12
- Xiaomi 14 Pro
TBH, Qualcomm’s previosuly released Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 was hailed as one of the best mobile chipsets in recent times. Now, with the launch of Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, it appears that Qualcomm is goint to break its own record. Even if we compare it with Apple’s formidable A17 chipset and its powerful graphics, this upcoming chipset is still noteworthy.