Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 Flexes Muscles in Geekbench, Bests Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 by 30%
Qualcomm's next flagship processor, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4, has seemingly broken cover in a Geekbench listing, revealing a potent core configuration and impressive performance figures that suggest a substantial generational leap.
Dual-Cluster Design and Blazing Clock Speeds
The Geekbench entry showcases the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 with a two-cluster design:
- 2x Performance Cores: Clocked at a blazing 4.09 GHz
- 6x Efficiency Cores: Operating at 2.78 GHz
This aligns with previous rumors of the chipset pushing clock speeds beyond 4.0 GHz.
Benchmark Dominance
The alleged Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 achieved impressive scores:
- Single-Core: 2884 points
- Multi-Core: 8840 points
These numbers put it on par with Apple's A17 Pro in single-core performance and significantly ahead in multi-core workloads. More notably, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 demonstrates a commanding 30% CPU performance improvement over its predecessor, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3.
The Apple Showdown Looms
While the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4's performance is promising, the true test lies ahead. It remains to be seen how it will stack up against Apple's upcoming A18 Pro chip, which is expected to power the next generation of iPhones.
A Caveat (and More Potential)
It's important to note that this Geekbench listing likely represents an engineering sample of the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4. The final shipping version could deliver even better performance and efficiency.
With an expected launch in October, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 is shaping up to be a formidable force in the mobile processor arena, setting the stage for a new era of smartphone experiences.
