Highlights

• New leak suggests upcoming Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 features a 2+6 core setup built on TSMC’s 3nm N3P process, using Arm’s advanced v9 architecture.
• The chip introduces the Adreno 840 GPU and has achieved an impressive 3.8 million AnTuTu score.
• The chipset is expected to power next year’s premium Android devices.

Caption – Details of upcoming Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 leaked online. (Image credit – Qualcomm)

While Qualcomm is gearing for the launch of its upcoming flagship chip, a new leak has almost revealed a clear look at what’s coming. Yes, we are referring to the upcoming Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 and it appears we are headed to a significant performance jump over its predecessor. Here’s what we know so far.

Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 – Core Architecture and Upgrades (Leaked)

According to well-known tipster Digital Chat Station’s recent post on Weibo, the Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 (model number SM88550) will be built on TSMC’s 3nm N3P process and feature a 2+6 core setup, two prime cores and six performance cores.

Caption – Tipster Digital Chat Station’s recent post on Weibo. (Translated Via Google Translate)

While this layout is similar to the current Snapdragon 8 Elite, the key difference is that it will be based on Arm’s newer v9 architecture.

The leak also mentions support for SME1 and SVE2, which are advanced instruction set extensions in Arm v9, typically used for on-device AI processing and computational photography. This also confirms that the current 8 Elite is still based on Arm’s v8 architecture.

Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 – Adreno 840 GPU and AnTuTu Score

As per the Weibo post, the Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 is also getting a new GPU, reportedly the Adreno 840, though details like clock speeds and capabilities are still unknown.

In terms of performance, the leaked AnTuTu benchmark score is impressive. The Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 has allegedly scored 3.8 million points, marking a 30% improvement over the best-performing Snapdragon 8 Elite phone tested in March. While benchmarks don’t always reflect real-world performance, this is still a major leap forward.

These early leaks suggest that the Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 isn’t just a minor upgrade. With Arm v9 architecture, better AI capabilities and improved real-time processing, Qualcomm seems to be paving the way for a new era of smartphones that rely even more on AI.

The Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 is expected to power next year’s premium Android flagships. Qualcomm hasn’t confirmed an exact release date yet, but an official announcement could happen in October.

FAQs

Q1. What is the architecture of the Snapdragon 8 Elite 2?

Answer. The Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 features a 2+6 core setup built on TSMC’s 3nm N3P process and uses Arm’s advanced v9 architecture for improved AI and performance.

Q2. How does the Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 perform in benchmarks?

Answer. The chip achieved an impressive 3.8 million AnTuTu score, marking a 30% performance improvement over the best-performing Snapdragon 8 Elite phone tested in March.

Q3. When is the Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 expected to launch?

Answer. Qualcomm hasn’t confirmed an exact release date yet, but an official announcement for the Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 could happen in October.

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