Rumors regarding the upcoming Qualcomm chipset, Snapdragon 8 Gen 4, are doing the rounds with much anticipation. Expected to launch later this year, possibly around October, this SoC is already attracting attention, especially with recent benchmark leaks and insights from the consulting firm. DigitalChatStation consultation.
Insights into benchmarks and architectural details
According to DigitalChatStation, the leaked benchmarks of Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 are based on low-frequency engineering samples of the chipset. Such practices are common in the early stages of development to assess stability. It’s important to note that the Geekbench figures seen so far may not fully represent the final performance of the chipset.
DigitalChatStation has provided more details about the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 architecture. It will adopt a “2+6” core setup, which denotes a combination of high-performance and efficient cores. The number “2” likely represents the high-performance cores, which are said to operate at clock speeds between 3.6 GHz and 4.0 GHz. However, specific clock speeds of the remaining “6” performance cores have not yet been revealed.
In comparison, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 SoC is said to have scored around 2,700 points in single-core tests and 10,000 points in multi-core tests on Geekbench 6.
Launch the timeline and expected devices
Regarding the launch time, DigitalChatStation suggests that the first smartphone powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 chip will hit the market in October. Previous speculations point towards Xiaomi 15 is the pioneer model, followed by iQOO 13 and OnePlus 13 soon after. The expected launch of the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 is expected to take place during the company’s Snapdragon Summit, which can be expected in early October. Insights More in-depth coverage of the chipset is expected in the coming days.
As anticipation for the release of the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 chipset grows, insights from DigitalChatStation shed light on its benchmark performance and architectural details. With an expected launch in October, smartphone enthusiasts are eagerly awaiting the launch of devices powered by this next-generation SoC. Stay tuned for further developments in the coming days.
