Snapdragon 8 Gen3 Benchmarking Unveiled
The Snapdragon Technology Summit saw Qualcomm unveil the much-anticipated Snapdragon 8 Gen3, offering an insight into its remarkable benchmark performance and upgraded features.
The Snapdragon 8 Gen3 benchmarking on a Qualcomm Reference Design (QRD) device proved its mettle with impressive benchmark scores. On AnTuTu, it averaged a remarkable 2.13 million points, while on Geekbench 6, it soared with an average of 2300+ points for single-core and 7400+ points for multi-core performance. Check out the video below for all the details:
The Snapdragon 8 Gen3 maintains an eight-core design with a pure 64-bit architecture. It boasts a Cortex-X4 mega-core, five Cortex-A720 large cores, and two Cortex-A520 energy-efficient cores. Notably, core frequencies have received a significant boost, with the mega-core clocking in at 3.3GHz, big cores at 3.2GHz, and energy-efficient cores at 2.3GHz. These enhancements translate to a 30% increase in performance, coupled with a 20% reduction in energy consumption compared to the previous generation.
While the specific GPU model remains unnamed, it is expected to be the Adreno 750. This GPU offers a 25% increase in performance, a 25% boost in energy efficiency, and a notable 40% improvement in light pursuit performance. The introduction of the Image Motion Engine 2.0 promises smoother gaming experiences with double the frame rate, and the maximum supported refresh rate has been pushed up to an impressive 240Hz.
One of the most significant upgrades in the Snapdragon 8 Gen3 is its AI capabilities. The Hexagon DSP has evolved into the Hexagon NPU, coordinating multiple units, including Kryo GPU, Adreno GPU, Hexagon DSP, Spectra ISP, and scalar/vector/tensor accelerators. Furthermore, two micro-NPU units have been added to handle audio and sensor tasks. With an independent circuit power supply, the AI performance has skyrocketed by up to 98%, and energy efficiency has improved by 40%. The Snapdragon 8 Gen3 maintains support for LPDDR5x memory and UFS 4.0 storage, with the highest supported memory frequency reaching an impressive 9600MHz.
Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Gen3 not only pushes the boundaries of performance but also enhances energy efficiency and AI capabilities. With these groundbreaking features, it’s set to revolutionize the smartphone experience, promising a new era of speed and efficiency for mobile devices.