Latest Updates on Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite 2: What We've Gathered
Unleashing the Monster: Snapdragon 8 Elite 2
The introduction of the Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 is set to rock Qualcomm's world, marking the comeback of custom CPU cores, much like its predecessor did a decade ago. The new-gen chip is projected to be manufactured on a 3nm node, promising exceptional performance. Here's a sneak peek into the upcoming beast.
Snapdragon 8 Elite 2: The CPU War
Qualcomm returned to the custom cores game with the Snapdragon 8 Elite, and the 8 Elite 2 is all geared up to build on that foundation. It's likely to boast a similar design, featuring two performance cores paired with six mid-size cores, all produced on the 3nm node.
A recent leak from China has hinted at the Snapdragon 8 Elite 2's Geekbench scores, and it's nothing short of stunning. The single-core score allegedly exceeds 4,000, while the multi-core score goes beyond 11,000[1]. To put it into perspective, the max single-core and multi-core results on the Snapdragon 8 Elite clock in at around 3,190 and 9,957, respectively[2]. So, we are looking at a potential up-to-30% increase in single-core performance and up to 12% enhancement in multi-core scenarios[3]. Now, that's some serious power boost!
Of course, we can't confirm these figures yet. We'll have to wait for real-world testing to see how the Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 performs.
Snapdragon 8 Elite 2: Gaming Heaven
The Snapdragon 8 Elite, with its impressive gaming capabilities, sets a high bar. However, it seems the Android gaming ecosystem is still the bottleneck—we need more console-quality titles[4]. This time around, Qualcomm has yet to reveal any changes to Adreno for the 8 Elite 2. But one thing is for sure, better thermal management is a must.[5] Reports suggest that the Snapdragon 8 Elite tends to overheat even with substantial thermal solutions in place.
Snapdragon 8 Elite 2: Launching Early
Qualcomm has accelerated the launch window of the Snapdragon 8 Elite 2, and it's all set to make its grand appearance at Qualcomm's annual Snapdragon Summit, happening on September 23. Typically, the company unveils its latest chipset in Q4, with devices featuring the new chipset debuting in Q1. But with the Snapdragon 8 Elite 2, Qualcomm aims to shake things up, aiming to take on Apple's A19, due for a similar reveal[6].
We still have a lot to learn about the Snapdragon 8 Elite 2, such as camera and connectivity improvements, but we should hear more about that in the coming weeks[7]. Stay tuned for updates!
Enrichment Data:- The Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 is expected to achieve Geekbench 6 scores of over 4,000 in single-core performance and over 11,000 in multi-core performance, representing a roughly 20-30% improvement in single-core scores and a 10-15% improvement in multi-core scores compared to the Snapdragon 8 Elite[1][3][4].- The Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 features the second-generation Oryon CPU architecture, with test reports indicating CPU clocks exceeding 5 GHz, suggesting higher peak frequencies than the Snapdragon 8 Elite's 4.32 GHz max CPU clock[2][4].- The GPU also gets a significant upgrade from the Adreno 830 to the Adreno 840, with a higher clock speed (1.35 GHz vs 1.1 GHz) and increased dedicated memory (16 MB vs 12 MB), which points to notable GPU performance gains alongside CPU improvements[3].
- The Snapdragon 8 Elite 2, with its anticipated Geekbench 6 scores surpassing 4,000 in single-core performance and over 11,000 in multi-core performance, is poised to demonstrate significant advancements in technology, reinforcing the power of artificial-intelligence and gadgets.
- The launch of the Snapdragon 8 Elite 2, featuring the second-generation Oryon CPU architecture and the Adreno 840 GPU, aligns with the growing trend of incorporating artificial-intelligence in gadgets, transforming the digital world.
