Highlights
- Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 is tipped to feature ARM’s Cortex-X4 and Cortex-A720 cores.
- It reportedly achieves over 2 million AnTuTu benchmark scores, rivaling flagship devices.
- The chipset includes the Adreno 825 GPU but reduces system-level cache to 6MB, a drop from 12MB in prior models.
- Rumours suggest the chipset will launch in early April 2024.
Caption – The upcoming Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 details surface online. (Image credit – Qualcomm)
Qualcomm is gearing up to launch its next sub-premium chipset, the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4. While many expected it to be called the Snapdragon 8s Elite, new reports suggest that Qualcomm has chosen to stick with the Gen 4 naming instead. Here’s all we know based on the latest leak.
Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 – What’s New?
According to recent posts of tipster Digital Chat Station on Weibo, the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 won’t use Qualcomm’s custom Oryon cores, which are found in the Snapdragon 8 Elite. Instead, it will feature ARM’s Cortex-X4 and Cortex-A720 cores, with the following configuration:
- 1x Cortex-X4 core at 3.21 GHz
- 3x Cortex-A720 cores at 3.01 GHz
- 2x Cortex-A720 cores at 2.80 GHz
- 2x Cortex-A720 cores at 2.02 GHz
This setup is powerful enough to reportedly push the AnTuTu benchmark score past 2 million, putting it in the same performance range as flagship phones like the Xiaomi 14 Ultra and iQOO 12 Pro.
Caption – Digital Chat Station’s recent post on Weibo. (Translated Via Google Translate)
Graphics and Memory Adjustments
On the GPU side, the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 is expected to feature the Adreno 825, which is likely a slightly toned-down version of the Adreno 830 seen in the Snapdragon 8 Elite.
However, Qualcomm appears to have cut back on the system-level cache, reducing it from 12MB (L2 cache) in previous models to 6MB in the new chipset.
Caption – Digital Chat Station’s recent post on Weibo. (Translated Via Google Translate)
Expected Launch and Supported Phones
In a follow-up post, tipster Digital Chat Station also tipped that the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 is set to launch in early April, with the first phones powered by it expected to arrive by mid-April. DCS also shed light on some of the first devices expected to feature this chipset, including –
- Redmi Turbo 4 Pro
- Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro
- iQOO Z10 Turbo Pro
With high-end performance at a lower cost, the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 is set to power a range of premium mid-range smartphones in 2024.
FAQs
Q1. What is the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4, and what are its key specifications?
Answer. The Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 is Qualcomm’s upcoming sub-premium chipset featuring ARM’s Cortex-X4 and Cortex-A720 cores. It reportedly scores over 2 million on the AnTuTu benchmark.
Q2. What changes have been made to the GPU and memory in the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4?
Answer. The chipset includes the Adreno 825 GPU, a toned-down version of the Adreno 830, and reduces the system-level cache from 12MB (L2 cache) to 6MB.
Q3. When will the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 launch, and which phones will feature it?
Answer. The chipset is set to launch in early April 2024, with devices like Redmi Turbo 4 Pro, Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro, and iQOO Z10 Turbo Pro expected by mid-April.
Q4. How does the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 compare to flagship chipsets?
Answer. It delivers high-end performance, rivaling flagship phones like the Xiaomi 14 Ultra and iQOO 12 Pro, offering powerful features at a lower cost.
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