Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 Graphics Performance Gets Another Upgrade: Adreno 830 Could Surpass Apple M2

Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 Graphics Performance Gets Another Upgrade: Adreno 830 Could Surpass Apple M2Recently, Qualcomm leaked a detailed spec sheet for the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4, revealing that the company is planning to release two chipsets, both equipped with the "Adreno GPU 8 series, featuring the highest graphics processing performance and power efficiency." Although details of the Adreno 830 GPU haven't been fully disclosed yet, sources claim that its test clock speed is up to 25% better compared to the Adreno 750 in the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3

Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 Graphics Performance Gets Another Upgrade: Adreno 830 Could Surpass Apple M2

Recently, Qualcomm leaked a detailed spec sheet for the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4, revealing that the company is planning to release two chipsets, both equipped with the "Adreno GPU 8 series, featuring the highest graphics processing performance and power efficiency." Although details of the Adreno 830 GPU haven't been fully disclosed yet, sources claim that its test clock speed is up to 25% better compared to the Adreno 750 in the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3.

New spec details show that the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Adreno 830 GPU clocks at 1250MHz, but it's not yet clear if this is for the standard version or the high-performance version. Bingyu, a Weibo user, revealed that the Adreno 830's test clock speed is indeed 1250MHz. In comparison, the overclocked Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Adreno 750 GPU clocks at 1000MHz, but it's unclear for how long it can sustain that speed.

The Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 is based on TSMC's second-generation 3nm process, and the transition to the improved manufacturing process provides efficiency gains. This alone could enable the Adreno 830 GPU to reach 1250MHz, but the leaker didn't clarify if these speeds are achieved on the standard Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 or the "high-performance" version.

The aforementioned clock speeds might be the reason for the Adreno 830 slightly outperforming the Apple M2 GPU in 3DMark WildLife Extreme. If previous rumors hold true, we're looking at the fastest smartphone graphics processor currently available. Furthermore, Qualcomm is also bringing improved memory compression and "GPU interpolation technology," which is similar to the FrameGeneration technology exclusive to NVIDIA GPUs.

It's important to note that just because a graphics processor tests at a higher clock speed doesn't necessarily mean it'll run at those speeds in a commercial device. Various factors come into play, such as ambient temperature and the smartphone's cooling solution.

Overall, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4's Adreno 830 GPU shows immense potential in terms of performance. Its higher clock speed and improved power efficiency could deliver a smoother gaming experience and higher-quality graphics for users. We look forward to learning more details regarding the Adreno 830's performance and real-world applications in the future.