Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Elite: The Pinnacle of Performance and AI, Ushering in a New Era of Mobile Experiences

Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Elite: The Pinnacle of Performance and AI, Ushering in a New Era of Mobile ExperiencesOn October 22nd, Qualcomm officially launched the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Elite mobile platform at the Snapdragon Summit. This chip, named Snapdragon 8 Elite, continues the naming convention of previous computing platforms, and its "Elite" moniker emphasizes its significant performance upgrades

Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Elite: The Pinnacle of Performance and AI, Ushering in a New Era of Mobile Experiences

On October 22nd, Qualcomm officially launched the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Elite mobile platform at the Snapdragon Summit. This chip, named Snapdragon 8 Elite, continues the naming convention of previous computing platforms, and its "Elite" moniker emphasizes its significant performance upgrades.

The Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Elite undergoes a comprehensive technological revamp, featuring the second-generation custom Qualcomm Oryon CPU, dramatically enhanced Qualcomm Adreno GPU and Qualcomm Hexagon NPU performance, and introduces new features like AI-ISP imaging, next-generation gaming experiences, and ultra-fast web browsing. Furthermore, the chip employs TSMC's second-generation 3nm process, achieving groundbreaking advancements in power consumption control.

Chris Patrick, Senior Vice President and General Manager of Mobile at Qualcomm Technologies, stated: We are thrilled to introduce the powerful performance of Qualcomm Oryon to the Snapdragon mobile platform for the first time. Earlier this year, the custom Qualcomm Oryon CPU made its debut in PCs, delivering exceptional experiences and unmatched battery life for PC users, injecting new vitality into the industry and garnering consumer attention. Today, the second-generation Qualcomm Oryon CPU makes its debut on the Snapdragon flagship mobile platform, marking a significant leap forward. We anticipate consumers will be excited by the experiences powered by Qualcomm CPU technology. With the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Elite, weve delivered significant advancements in performance and power efficiency with leading CPU, GPU, and NPU capabilities. It will also transform mobile experiences by enabling personalized multimodal generative AI directly on-device, supporting voice, context, and image understanding to enhance experiences across all aspects, from productivity to creative tasks, while prioritizing user privacy."

Significant Performance Boost with the Custom Oryon CPU

The Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Elite integrates Qualcomm's custom Oryon CPU, employing a 2+6 big.LITTLE architecture. Specifically, it consists of 2 x 4.32GHz Oryon super cores and 6 x 3.5GHz performance cores. Compared to the previous generation, single-core performance improves by 40%, while multi-core performance sees a 42% increasean especially notable enhancement. In GeekBench's multi-core performance test, the chip comfortably surpasses 10,000, making it the currently most potent mobile processor in terms of multi-core performance.

Substantial Graphics Performance Gains, Elevating Gaming Experiences

The new Adreno 830 GPU boasts a boosted clock speed of 1100MHz, achieving a 44% peak performance increase. The Adreno GPU's slicing architecture supports exceptional graphical effects and realistic environments, resulting in a 40% reduction in power consumption. The Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Elite supports QHD+ resolution at 240Hz display, and with the Adreno Image Motion Engine for smoother frame interpolation, delivers a more immersive gaming experience.

Comprehensive Memory Performance Upgrades, Faster Data Transfer Speeds

The Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Elite supports 5.3GHz LPDDR5x memory and UFS4.0 flash storage. Compared to the previous 8533MHz LPDDR5x memory, data transfer speeds see a significant increase, significantly impacting overall performance.

AI-ISP Imaging Capabilities Enhance Photography Experiences

The Spectra ISP continues its direct connection with the NPU, providing AI-ISP imaging capabilities. It supports unlimited real-time semantic segmentation, ultra-low-light photography and video capture, and 320-megapixel photo capture, offering users a richer imaging experience.

Enhanced Hexagon NPU Performance, Supporting More Powerful AI Capabilities

The Hexagon NPU's computing power reaches 80TOPS, representing a 46% performance increase and 45% improvement in performance per watt, allowing for longer token inputs. The Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Elite's powerful AI processing capabilities usher in a new era of on-device generative AI, providing users with a more intelligent and convenient experience.

Comprehensive Connectivity Enhancements, Delivering Faster and More Stable Network Experiences

The Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Elite incorporates the Snapdragon X80 modem, becoming the first smartphone to support 6Rx, while maintaining a 10Gbps downlink speed and 3.5Gbps uplink speed. Simultaneously, the chip features a dedicated tensor accelerator, continually optimizing data transfer speed with AI, reducing latency, and improving signal coverage and stability. Moreover, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Elite employs Fastconnect 7900, not only supporting Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4 but also, with AI assistance, achieving a significant 40% reduction in power consumption, providing users with a smoother and more stable network experience.

Numerous Equipped Devices, Ushering in a New Era of On-Device Generative AI

The Xiaomi 15 series will be the first to feature the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Elite, and will be the first to introduce new on-device generative AI features in this series, offering users a novel experience. Additionally, multiple phone brands, including ASUS, Honor, iQOO, Motorola, Nubia, OnePlus, OPPO, Nubia, Redmi, realme, Samsung, vivo, and ZTE, have confirmed their plans to launch phones equipped with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Elite, with the expectation of releases in the coming weeks.

The Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Elite not only brings a massive leap in performance but also marks the dawn of on-device generative AI. With its potent AI processing capabilities, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Elite will provide users with more intelligent, convenient, and personalized mobile experiences, leading the smartphone industry into a brand-new development phase.