The Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite chip has been hyped to deliver massive leaps in both performance and efficiency. But can the numbers actually support the talk? We have put the Snapdragon 8 Elite through the wringer with popular benchmarks like AnTuTu, Geekbench, and 3DMark to give you the real picture. Let's dive into the scores and see if this chip truly deserves the "Elite" title.
Snapdragon 8 Elite: Spec Sheet Highlights
Want the quick rundown of what's under the hood? Here go a few key specs:
- CPU: Custom Oryon cores (2x 4.32GHz + 6x 3.53GHz)
- GPU: Adreno 830 (with hardware ray tracing)
- Process Node: 3nm-cutting-edge efficiency
- Memory: LPDDR5x-lightning fast
- Connectivity: Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6.0, 5G-up to 10 Gbps download
AnTuTu Benchmark: The All-in-One Performance Overview
First up: AnTuTu. It's the digital decathlon for your phone, a comprehensive benchmark that measures CPU, GPU, memory, and user experience. Generally, the higher the score means snappier and more responsive a device will be.
Snapdragon 8 Elite AnTuTu Score
Snapdragon 8 Elite actually showed its muscle by scoring over 2.7 million points in AnTuTu v10. Here is the breakdown:
| Benchmark | Score |
|---|---|
| Total AnTuTu Score | 2,725,577 |
| CPU | 593,686 |
| GPU | 1,192,025 |
| Memory | 498,554 |
| UX | 441,312 |
What does this mean? Well, a score of over 2.7 million is seriously impressive, right up there with the top contenders, even edging out the Apple A18 Pro in overall AnTuTu performance. It is also neck-and-neck with the Dimensity 9400 in a tight competition at the top of the Android chipset world.
Geekbench 6: CPU Performance Deep Dive
Geekbench focuses on CPU performance itself, running a set of benchmarks that simulate very real-world operations such as image processing and speech recognition. Curiously enough, the Single-core and Multi-core scores will tell different tales: Single-core is all about raw speed to get everyday things done, while Multi-core can show how the chip does under demanding, multithreaded scenarios.
Snapdragon 8 Elite in S25 Ultra achieved the following:
| Geekbench 6 | Score |
|---|---|
| Single-Core | 3,125 |
| Multi-Core | 9,932 |
These are good Geekbench results. The Apple A18 Pro may be marginally ahead in single-core speed, but the Snapdragon 8 Elite takes the lead in multi-core performance. And again, it outperforms the Dimensity 9400 in both single and multi-core tests. This suggests that the Snapdragon 8 Elite is a real multitasking champion.
3DMark Wild Life Extreme Stress Test: Gaming Muscle Under Pressure
For gamers, sustained GPU performance is all that matters. The 3DMark Wild Life Extreme Stress Test is a long-duration test that runs the GPU at maximum performance for an extended period and shows its efficiency in maintaining performance during long, intense gaming sessions.
The S25 Ultra with Snapdragon 8 Elite performed as follows:
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme Stress Test | Score |
|---|---|
| Best Loop Score | 19,623 |
| Lowest Loop Score | 11,809 |
| Stability | 60% |
A best loop score of above 19,000 is outstanding for a brilliant GPU. On the other hand, the stability being around 60% says it throttles in thermals in heavy, sustained loads, implying that the most extended session gamers will surely bear a decline in performance.
Verdict: The Elite Performance Indeed
Indeed, the Snapdragon 8 Elite beats the names-a benchmark testimony to that. It manages to deliver top-notch performance for both CPU and GPU tasks, keeping up with the competition and even outperforming it at times. Though thermal throttling may come into play for extreme sustained gaming, in real life, and even for the most aggressive gaming sessions, the Snapdragon 8 Elite will be well worth the promised blisteringly fast and silky-smooth experience. If raw power is what you want from your next smartphone, then this chip will be one to watch.
