Tag: Benchmark performance

  • Snapdragon 8 Gen 4: 4.2GHz Cores, 10K Multi-Core Benchmark Leak

    Snapdragon 8 Gen 4: 4.2GHz Cores, 10K Multi-Core Benchmark Leak

    Qualcomm’s next high-end mobile processor, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4, is set to bring a significant shift to its SoC lineup with the introduction of custom Oryon CPU cores.

    Recently, a tip from Digital Chat Station hinted at a substantial performance enhancement that could challenge MediaTek’s Dimensity 9400. According to the tipster, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4’s high-performance core will clock in at an impressive 4.2GHz. Just three years ago, the Snapdragon 888+ was notable for hitting 3GHz, and now we’re looking at over 4GHz for a smartphone processor.

    Benchmarks and Performance

    The tipster also mentioned that a lab prototype of the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 achieved remarkable benchmark scores, likely on Geekbench, with 3,000 points in single-core and 10,000 points in multi-core tests. This represents a 35.5% and 33.9% improvement in single-core and multi-core performance, respectively, compared to the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3.

    Below are the average Geekbench scores for recent smartphone SoCs:

    ProcessorSingle-CoreMulti-Core
    Apple A17 Pro29997903
    Dimensity 930022647857
    Snapdragon 8 Gen 322137466
    Apple A1626717271
    Snapdragon 8 Gen 220365697
    Dimensity 920019055119

    Manufacturing and Pricing

    In response to a user inquiry, the tipster confirmed that the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 will be produced using TSMC’s 3nm technology. This is expected to enhance both performance and efficiency. However, the upgrade will come at a higher cost. A recent report indicated that devices featuring the new SoC will be priced around 4,500 yuan.

    To provide some context, the Xiaomi 14 debuted at a starting price of 3,999 yuan ($550), which suggests an approximate price increase of 500 yuan ($70) for models with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4. Additionally, it’s speculated that the Xiaomi 15 will be the first smartphone to incorporate the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 SoC.


    Snapdragon 8 Gen 4: 4.2GHz Cores, 10K Multi-Core Benchmark Leak
  • Lenovo Laptop Featuring Snapdragon X Elite Processor Seen on Geekbench

    Lenovo Laptop Featuring Snapdragon X Elite Processor Seen on Geekbench

    Qualcomm introduced the Snapdragon X Elite processor in October 2023, paving the way for its incorporation into upcoming Windows laptops in 2024. This advanced processor is centered around the custom-designed Qualcomm Oryon CPU, offering enhanced performance capabilities compared to its industry peers.

    Performance Benchmarks Revealed

    Recent evaluations of a Lenovo laptop equipped with this processor have sparked interest as the results fall below Qualcomm’s initial claims. In Geekbench 6.2 tests, the Snapdragon X Elite achieved 1,628 points for single-core performance and 11,392 points for multi-core tasks. These scores notably lag behind Qualcomm’s published benchmark results of 2,777 for single-core and 14,056 for multi-core at 23 Watts, rising to 2,966 and 15,239 respectively at 80 Watts.

    Unveiling the Snapdragon X Elite’s Potential

    The precise power consumption of this chip remains undisclosed, though the configuration confirms an 8+4 CPU core setup. The underperformance observed in the benchmarks hints at potential issues with inconsistent clock speeds, suggesting that the chip might be a pre-production sample requiring adjustments.

    Further Insights into Performance

    In individual assessments focusing solely on the chip, it exhibited improved performance, achieving a single-core score of 2,574 and a multi-core score of 12,562. This variance suggests that the initial Lenovo laptop used for testing may need further enhancements to optimize its performance.

    GPU and System Specifications

    Furthermore, the tested Lenovo laptop features an unspecified Adreno GPU, which also showed subpar performance in benchmarks, likely due to the chip’s pre-production stage. The GPU scored only 10 points in the Geekbench OpenCL benchmark. The laptop operates with 32GB of RAM and runs on a Windows 11 Pro Insider Preview build.

    Final Thoughts

    While the Snapdragon X Elite processor shows potential for Windows laptops, the initial benchmark results underscore the necessity for Qualcomm to conduct optimization efforts before the chip is market-ready.

    Details regarding pricing and availability of the Snapdragon X Elite processor are yet to be revealed.