The announcement of high-performance chips has become an annual ritual. However, this year’s excitement in the tech community reached new heights as @NonxCirno unveiled the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Antutu Score. The score reveals a jaw-dropping score of 1,771,106. While it’s important to note that this early-stage development score serves as a reference and may not represent the performance of mass-produced devices. But it does offer a tantalizing glimpse into the potential of Qualcomm’s upcoming flagship chip. With comparisons to its predecessors and formidable rivals like Apple, the Snapdragon 8 Gen3 seems to hold up great for the future.
Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Vs. Snapdragon 8 Gen 2:
Now let’s compare Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 against it’s predecessor to find out how much it improved from the last generation.
| Benchmark | Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (Leaked) | Increase in Benchmark score |
|---|---|---|---|
| AnTuTu 10 Score | 1,527,813 | 1,771,106 | 15% |
| CPU Score | 376,607 | To be updated | To be updated |
| GPU Score | 588,440 | To be updated | To be updated |
| Memory Score | 282,545 | To be updated | To be updated |
| UX Score | 267,305 | To be updated | To be updated |
| GeekBench 6 Score | Single-Core: 1,999 | Single-Core: 2,200 | 10% |
| Multi-Core: 5,303 | Multi-Core: 7,000 | 32% |
A Sneak Peek into the Future
The Snapdragon 8 Gen3 will launch at the end of this October. It’s promising a leap in mobile processing capabilities. The Geekbench 5 scores for the Qualcomm SM8650 engineering machine are equally impressive. It achieved a single-core score of 1,700 points and a multi-core score of 6,600 points. Even more impressively, Geekbench 6 showcased even higher numbers. It shows a single-core score of 2,200 points and a multi-core score of 7,000 points. These preliminary results underscore the chip’s undeniable strength, even in its early stages.
Snapdragon Vs. Bionic:
In the competitive landscape of mobile processing, Apple’s A16 chip stands as a formidable opponent. While the Snapdragon 8 Gen3 falls slightly short of the A16’s Geekbench 6 scores with a single-core score of 2,500 points and a multi-core score of 6,200 points, Qualcomm’s offering remains highly competitive. It comes as no surprise that the Snapdragon 8 Gen3 outperforms its predecessor, the Snapdragon 8 Gen2. the Snapdragon 8 Gen2 had Geekbench 6 single-core score of 2,000 points and a multi-core score of 5,500 points.
Anticipating the Unveiling:
Excitement continues to mount as Qualcomm’s Snapdragon Technology Summit approaches on October 24. The eagerly anticipated Snapdragon 8 Gen3 will make its debut during this prestigious event. Reports suggest that the chip will be built on TSMC’s N4P process and feature a 1+5+2 three-cluster design. The processor will include:
- Impressive 10MB L3 cache,
- 1 Cortex X4 super core,
- 5 Cortex A720 large cores,
- 2 Cortex A520 small cores, and
- The powerful Adreno 750 GPU.
Leading Brands Embrace the Future:
The Snapdragon 8 Gen3 chip is already generating considerable buzz within the industry. And leading smartphone brands such as Samsung, Xiaomi, Vivo, iQOO, Redmi, OnePlus, and Realme are gearing up to incorporate it into their upcoming flagship devices. Samsung will be using a custom version of the chip for their next flagship Samsung Galaxy S24.
The first batch of phones list set to debut with the Snapdragon 8 Gen3 chip in November:
- The Xiaomi 14 series,
- The vivo X100 series,
- iQOO 12 series,
- Redmi K70 series,
- OnePlus 12, and
- Realme GT5
Click here to read about Samsung Galaxy S24+ Geekbench Listing Reveals.
A New Generation in Mobile Computing:
Qualcomm’s new flagship chip promises significant advancements in mobile processing power, as evidenced by its impressive benchmark scores and notable design features. With leading smartphone manufacturers already on board, it won’t be long before consumers can experience the enhanced performance and capabilities of Snapdragon 8 Gen3-powered devices
As we count down the days to the Snapdragon Technology Summit, the tech world is abuzz with anticipation. We are eagerly awaiting the dawn of a new generation in mobile processing brought to us by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Gen3. Stay tuned for more updates as this exciting journey unfolds.