Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 Performance Leaps Ahead: New AnTuTu Leak
Leaks and rumors are intensifying around Qualcomm's next-generation flagship chip, the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2. A new AnTuTu benchmark score has emerged. If this score is accurate, a gargantuan performance boost could be coming.
Close to 3.8 Million AnTuTu Points
Based on the leak, the new SoC apparently shattered the AnTuTu benchmark. It achieved a score close to 3.8 million points. For context, that's said to be more than 40% better than the current fastest Android phone on AnTuTu's top boards. The iQOO 13 scores just short of 2.7 million. This is not merely an upgrade; it is a game-changer in the making.
Driving the Performance Boom
How can Qualcomm achieve such a massive jump? Early reports suggest the overall design could continue with the '2 + 6' configuration of the first Snapdragon 8 Elite. However, things diverge from there. Several significant upgrades are probably in development:
Next-Gen Manufacturing
The chip reportedly is manufactured on TSMC's top third-generation 3nm process, or 'N3P'. This new node could potentially bring more performance and efficiency.
Faster 'Pegasus' Cores
While the cluster count could stay the same, the cores themselves are reported to be enhanced 'Pegasus' versions of Qualcomm's internal Oryon design. Some reports even indicate performance cores are in testing at a blistering 5.00GHz. The Gen 1 speed is 4.47GHz.
Smarter Instructions
A notable boost can be achieved through support for more recent ARM instruction sets. Examples are Scalable Matrix Extension (SME) and Scalable Vector Extension (SVE). SME in particular has been said to heavily accelerate complex processes like those in AI and certain benchmark tests. It could provide a 20% multi-core enhancement, potentially challenging even Apple's new chips.
Better Graphics
A new Adreno 840 GPU must be included. This should bring monumental improvements for games and graphics-intensive programs. This likely contributes to the large AnTuTu figure.
Grain of Salt Required
These numbers are exciting, but remember these are initial leaks. The final product could be different. Benchmark scores are not always perfect indicators of real-world use. The product is months away. For now, maintain healthy skepticism regarding these figures.
Irresistibly Thrilling Promise
Still, the promise suggested by these early glimpses is irresistibly thrilling. If the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 delivers performance as rumored, Qualcomm will be well-placed to maintain pressure in the premium smartphone chip market. It could set a new benchmark for Android flagships in late 2025 and beyond.
