Qualcomm Introduces Snapdragon 8s Gen 3: A Weaker Configuration for Peak Performance Devices

2024-03-18 18:14:19
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Qualcomm, As predicted by the various reportsannounced an update to its flagship phone processor Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, but unlike previous years, the new processor – Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 – Less powerful than the previous processor and in fact it is placed somewhere between Gen 3 and Gen 2 so it is suitable for devices that approach the peak of performance in the current generation – but less, which of course should also affect the price.

It is manufactured like the two mentioned processors with 4nm lithography at TSMCbut in a structure different from that of the current flagship processor compared to the 1-3-2-2 structure of Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 The structure of 8s Gen 3 is 1-4-3, and it is also different from that of Gen 2 – which was 1-2-2 -3.

In addition, the speeds are lower than those of the company’s current main processor. The leading core, Cortex-X4, runs at a speed of 3 GHz versus 3.3 GHz, and the intermediate cores based on Cortex-A720 run at a speed of 2.8 GHz versus 3.15 and 2.96 GHz in the higher processor. Even the lower tier cores, Cortex-A520, run slower with 2 Gigahertz Against 2.3 GHz. In addition, the smaller Adreno 735 graphics chip was integrated Stronger than Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 which came with Adreno 750 and also Gen 2 in which the Adreno 740 was integrated.

Another notable aspect is that the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 supports 4K video recording at 60 fps versus the 120 fps of its two friends on either side, which can also enable 8K video recording at 30 fps. It also natively supports up to three 36 megapixel cameras or one 1-8 megapixel camera, with zero aperture lag, and the maximum image resolution can reach 200 megapixels.

It supports a screen with a QHD+ display at a refresh rate of up to 144 Hz or 4K at a rate of 60 Hz. Overall, it supports a dynamic refresh rate ranging from 1 to a maximum of 240 Hz. In terms of working memory, the new processor supports LPDDR5x memory but at a speed of 4,200 MHz like last year’s processor, and not like the 4,800 MHz of the current leading processor.

Of course, Qualcomm mentions the aspect a lot The artificial intelligence. The processor will enable GenAI capabilities on the phone itself including textual queries and image creation, with support for up to 10 models a billion Change. It will support the most popular models on the market, including Llama 2 and Gemini Nano.

As expected, a series of manufacturers should launch phones with the new processor in the coming months, and according to Qualcomm The list contains Xiaomi including Redmi, Honor, Realme and iQOO.