Snapdragon Elite 8 vs Snapdragon 8 Gen 3: Which Reigns Supreme?

Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, presented by Qualcomm and the newly launched Snapdragon Elite 8 are competing for dominance in the high-performance chipset market. However, it has been noticed that both the chipsets are powerful and they cater to slightly different segments offering unique advantages for premium smartphones and boosting gaming performances.

Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 predecessor of Snapdragon Elite 8:

Snapdragon 8 Gen 3

This Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 was built on a 4nm process that focused on flagship devices, combining efficiency with performance. It has featured a try Cluster CPU design that consists of one Cortex-X4 core at 3.3 Ghz, 5 Cortex-A720 cores, and two Cortex-A520 cores that is making this chipset a balanced choice for high-speed multitasking and power efficiency. Additionally, the chipset even boasts the Adreno 750 GPU, delivering exceptional graphics performance with rate racing and 8K HDR video support.

Snapdragon Elite 8 is the successor of Snapdragon 8 Gen 3:

Snapdragon Elite 8

In contrast, the Snapdragon Elite 8 is also positioned as a premium solution for ultra-luxury devices designed by Qualcomm to provide gaming-centric features to smartphones. Additionally the latest 3nm architecture, the Elite 8 emphasizes raw power and advanced AI capabilities.

The chipset is integrated with a next-gen Cortex-X5 Prime core clocked at 3.4 GHz, flanked by six Cortex-A730 cores and one Cortex-A540 core, ensuring top-tier performance in demanding applications. The upgraded Adreno 770 GPU, is outshined as a successful predecessor that is offering enhanced frame rates and superior heat management to smartphones for enhancing the gaming experience for the users.

Who is better: Snapdragon Elite 8 or Snapdragon 8 Gen 3:

Notably, the Elite 8 supports Wi-fi 7 and 5G advanced, improving connectivity speeds while the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 sticks to Wi-fi 6E and standard 5G. Furthermore, it has also been noticed that Elite 8 leads in AI incorporating the latest AI engine launched by Qualcomm for real-time language translation image processing and contextual assistance. Comparatively, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 excels in balancing efficiency with flagship performance, appealing to mainstream highs and smartphones.

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