Snapdragon 8 Gen3 Future Specs Revealed: Higher Frequency and More

Urian B., Tech Times 28 April 2023, 12:04 am

The Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 also comes with an upgrade in the production process. Qualcomm has shifted from the N4 to the N4P process. This promises a 6% increase in power efficiency over N4.

Benefits of TSMC's 6nm N4P Process and EUV Lithography

According to the story by Giz China, the SD8 Gen 3 chip is built using a 6 nm N4P process from Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC). This production process uses extreme ultraviolet lithography (EUV) well, reducing the number of mask layers, thus significantly reducing complexity and production cycle.

According to speculations, the 8 Gen3 might achieve a peak performance level of 1.5 million points AnTuTu. In addition to processor cores, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 has built-in support for 5G (NSA/SA) networks, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2, and more.

Regarding the ISP (image signal processor), the SD8 Gen 3 is likely to come with a 64MP lens instead of a 48MP lens. It will also feature a Quad-core AI Engine that supports several AI functions and algorithms.

The Snapdragon 8 Gen 3: Improved User Experience and Increased Performance

The Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 promises to bring a significant performance leap compared to the current Snapdragon 8 Gen2 chip. It is expected to come with a unique configuration of the number of processor cores, highly efficient N4P process architecture, and more powerful IoT and AI support.

This will improve the user experience of flagship smartphones and tablets powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 and increase their performance and battery life, as explained further in an article by My Drivers.

The A720 and A520 performance cores also offer faster clock speeds of 3GHz and 2GHz, respectively. This chip is also believed to use a more advanced Adreno 750 GPU offering 50% better performance compared to its predecessor.

Advantages of the Snapdragon 8 Gen3 Process Technology

Regarding process technology, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 is believed to use the N4P process, an advanced version of the N4 process found on the Snapdragon 8 Gen2. The N4P process is 6% more efficient than the N4 process, more cost-effective, and easier to manufacture.

This means that when released, Snapdragon 8 Gen3 chips should be more widely available, theoretically leading to better prices for mobile phones powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen3 chip.

Regarding benchmark performance, the Snapdragon 8 Gen3 is believed to offer even higher scores than previous Snapdragon chips. This is largely due to the improved core configuration, advanced process technology, and beefed-up GPU performance.

Powerful Performance of the Snapdragon 8 Gen3 Chip

Some reports suggest that Snapdragon 8 Gen3 chips may achieve Antutu scores of 1.5 million points or higher, depending on the configuration of the particular device using the chip, as also explained in an earlier article by Android Police.

The Snapdragon 8 Gen3 is set to be one of the most powerful mobile chips ever designed by Qualcomm. Its advanced core configuration, improved process technology, better GPU performance, and higher benchmark scores should make it suitable for powering the latest flagship phones and devices.