Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | |
CPU comparisonQualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 or Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 - which processor is faster? In this comparison we look at the differences and analyze which of these two CPUs is better. We compare the technical data and benchmark results.
The Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 has 8 cores with 8 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 3.00 GHz. Up to 24 GB of memory is supported in 4 memory channels. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 was released in Q1/2024. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 has 8 cores with 8 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 3.40 GHz. The CPU supports up to 24 GB of memory in 4 memory channels. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 was released in Q4/2023. |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon (102) | Family | Qualcomm Snapdragon (102) |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (2) | CPU group | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (2) |
3 | Generation | 3 |
-- | Architecture | -- |
Mobile | Segment | Mobile |
-- | Predecessor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 |
-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 is 3.00 GHz while the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 has 8 CPU cores and 8 threads can calculate simultaneously. The clock frequency of the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 is at 3.40 GHz. |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 |
8 | Cores | 8 |
8 | Threads | 8 |
hybrid (Prime / big.LITTLE) | Core architecture | hybrid (Prime / big.LITTLE) |
No | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
3.00 GHz 1x Cortex-X4 |
A-Core | 3.40 GHz 1x Cortex-X4 |
2.80 GHz 4x Cortex-A720 |
B-Core | 2.96 GHz (3.15 GHz) 5x Cortex-A720 |
2.00 GHz 3x Cortex-A520 |
C-Core | 2.27 GHz 2x Cortex-A520 |
Artificial Intelligence and Machine LearningProcessors with the support of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) can process many calculations, especially audio, image and video processing, much faster than classic processors. Algorithms for ML improve their performance the more data they have collected via software. ML tasks can be processed up to 10,000 times faster than with a classic processor. |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 |
Qualcomm AI engine | AI hardware | Qualcomm AI engine |
Hexagon NPU @ 10 TOPS ? | AI specifications | Hexagon NPU @ 34 TOPS |
Internal GraphicsThe Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 or Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short. The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die. |
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Qualcomm Adreno 740 | GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 750 |
0.72 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.90 GHz |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
8 | GPU Generation | -- |
4 nm | Technology | 4 nm |
2 | Max. displays | 2 |
-- | Compute units | -- |
-- | Shader | -- |
Yes | Hardware Raytracing | Yes |
No | Frame Generation | No |
6 GB | Max. GPU Memory | 6 GB |
12.1 | DirectX Version | 12.1 |
Hardware codec supportA photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos. |
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Qualcomm Adreno 740 | GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 750 |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec VP9 | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec VP8 | Decode / Encode |
Decode | Codec AV1 | Decode |
Decode | Codec AVC | Decode |
Decode | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeThe Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 can use up to 24 GB of memory in 4 memory channels. The maximum memory bandwidth is 67.0 GB/s. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 supports up to 24 GB of memory in 4 memory channels and achieves a memory bandwidth of up to 76.6 GB/s. |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 |
LPDDR5X-8400 | Memory | LPDDR5X-9600 |
24 GB | Max. Memory | 24 GB |
4 (Quad Channel) | Memory channels | 4 (Quad Channel) |
67.0 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 76.6 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
-- | L2 Cache | -- |
12.00 MB | L3 Cache | 12.00 MB |
-- | PCIe version | -- |
-- | PCIe lanes | -- |
-- | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe thermal design power (TDP for short) of the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 is 10 W, while the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 has a TDP of 12.5 W. The TDP specifies the necessary cooling solution that is required to cool the processor sufficiently. |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 |
10 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 12.5 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 is manufactured in 4 nm and has 12.00 MB cache. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 is manufactured in 4 nm and has a 12.00 MB cache. |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 |
4 nm | Technology | 4 nm |
Chiplet | Chip design | Chiplet |
Armv9-A (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | Armv9-A (64 bit) |
-- | ISA extensions | -- |
-- | Socket | -- |
None | Virtualization | None |
No | AES-NI | No |
Android, Windows 10/11 (ARM) | Operating systems | Android, Windows 10/11 (ARM) |
Q1/2024 | Release date | Q4/2023 |
-- | Release price | -- |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3
Qualcomm Adreno 740 @ 0.72 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
Qualcomm Adreno 750 @ 0.90 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3
8C 8T @ 3.00 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
8C 8T @ 3.40 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3
8C 8T @ 3.00 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
8C 8T @ 3.40 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3
8C 8T @ 3.00 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
8C 8T @ 3.40 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3
8C 8T @ 3.00 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
8C 8T @ 3.40 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3
8C 8T @ 3.00 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
8C 8T @ 3.40 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3
8C 8T @ 3.00 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
8C 8T @ 3.40 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3
8C 8T @ 3.00 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
8C 8T @ 3.40 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 |
Unknown | Xiaomi 14 Xiaomi 14 Pro ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro Samsung S24 Ultra |