Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Seems on Benchmarking Websites, Specs Tipped

Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 is predicted to make its debut within the coming months because the successor to Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC, which was launched in November final yr. Whereas Qualcomm is but to announce any particulars about this processor, it has reportedly been noticed on two in style benchmarking web sites. These benchmarks recommend vital upgrades in efficiency over its predecessor. In the meantime, a current report has additionally revealed among the specs of the purported flagship chipset.

A Weibo submit (via Notebookcheck) by consumer Expertise Extra (translated from Chinese language) claims that the octa-core CPU could possibly be comprised of 1 prime core paired with 5 efficiency cores and two effectivity cores — or two prime cores, 4 efficiency cores, and two effectivity cores. The submit additionally carries a screenshot of one other consumer named Hello my (additionally translated from Chinese language) itemizing Geekbench and AnTuTu efficiency scores of the rumoured Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC. 

In keeping with the main points shared within the screenshot, the chipset scored 2,563 and seven,256 factors in Geekbench 6 single- and multi-core checks, respectively. The GPU check rating stands at 8.621 factors, however the submit would not point out whether or not that is the OpenCL or the Vulkan check. Equally. the AnTuTu rating of 1,712,271 suggests it is going to be a lot quicker than its predecessor, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset.

As these are benchmarks that lack corresponding listings that may be verified, it’s best to take these claims with a pinch of salt. The Weibo submit that comprises the alleged benchmark scores additionally claims that there are “simply over 200 days” to the launch of the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. This timeline aligns with the launch of the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 in November, however Qualcomm is but to make any announcement on this entrance.

In the meantime, a current MyDrivers report citing tipster Digital Chat Station claims that the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 can be geared up with a sophisticated Cortex-X4 prime core with a peak clock pace of three.7GHz, together with 5 efficiency cores and two effectivity cores. Related claims had been made by developer and tipster Kuba Wojciechowski (@Za_Raczke) in March. The flagship smartphone chipset could possibly be unveiled by the corporate at its annual summit that’s anticipated to be held in Hawaii later this yr.