Rumors surrounding the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 suggest exciting changes in store for Qualcomm’s flagship chipset. Expected to be manufactured on TSMC’s updated 3nm process, this next-generation SoC aims to deliver enhanced power efficiency compared to its predecessor, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3.
One of the most intriguing speculations is the departure from ARM’s CPU designs, with the possibility of Qualcomm incorporating their custom Oryon or Phoenix cores. This shift could result in improved multi-core performance, potentially at the expense of higher power consumption.
The Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 is rumored to feature a high-performance CPU paired with an Adreno 830 GPU known for its increased speed. The anticipated benefits of the 3nm manufacturing process could help mitigate the impact on power efficiency.
Reports suggest that the efficiency improvements might enable the high-performance Phoenix cores to achieve clock speeds of up to 4.00GHz. This increased frequency is expected to enhance single-threaded performance, while the dual-core solution should contribute to improved multi-threaded workloads.
While comparisons to Apple’s A-series or M-series chips have not been made, previous reports have hinted at Qualcomm testing the Adreno 830, which has demonstrated superior performance compared to the M2 in earlier tests.
It’s important to approach these rumors with caution until official specifications are confirmed upon the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4’s launch. As always, further updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
