The Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 is expected to be officially announced in October 2024. Although the launch is still months away, numerous leaks and rumours give us an idea about the capabilities and improvements of Qualcomm’s next flagship chip for Android smartphones. While we have a different article covering everything we know about the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 in detail, this article will focus on comparing the chipset to Qualcomm’s current high-end chip, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, based on leaked AnTuTu and Geekbench scores and specifications.
Please take these Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 specifications and benchmark scores with a pinch of salt. We will update the article with actual results once the chip launches.
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Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 vs Snapdragon 8 Gen 3: AnTuTu scores compared
The Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 chipset reportedly achieved class-leading scores in various tests of the AnTuTu benchmark, per the Vietnamese forum Voz where the overall score surpassed the 30 lakh mark. In comparison, the GPU scores are around 67.3% higher than the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3.
| ANTUTU | SNAPDRAGON 8 GEN 4 | SNAPDRAGON 8 GEN 3 |
| AnTuTu score | 31,33,570 | 21,86,467 |
| CPU | 7,02,689 | 4,78,540 |
| GPU | 13,30,057 | 8,96,091 |
| Memory | 6,16,268 | 4,33,332 |
| UX | 4,84,556 | 3,78,504 |
Note:- The Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 phone used for this test is the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro.
Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 vs Snapdragon 8 Gen 3: Geekbench scores compared
The leaked Geekbench test data of Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 from the same Vietnamese forum has revealed the following single-core and multi-core scores. Here’s how it fares against Snapdragon 8 Gen 3.
| GEEKBENCH SCORES | SNAPDRAGON 8 GEN 4 | SNAPDRAGON 8 GEN 3 |
| Single-core | 2,845 | 2,303 |
| Multi-score | 10,628 | 7,376 |
Note:- The Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 phone used for this test is the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro.
Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 vs Snapdragon 8 Gen 3: specifications
According to reports, the most significant differentiating factor of the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 from the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 will be its 3nm fabrication process from TSMC.
Based on the leak information, here’s how the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4’s specification compares against the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3.
| BASIS | SNAPDRAGON 8 GEN 4 | SNAPDRAGON 8 GEN 3 |
| Launch date | October 2024 (expected) | October 2023 |
| Process | 3nm | 4nm |
| Manufacturer | TSMC | TSMC |
| Cores | 8 | 8 |
| CPU structure | 2 Cortex-X925 cores at 4.2GHz 6 Cortex-A725 cores at 2.8GHz | 1 Cortex-X4 core at 3.3 GHz 3 Cortex-A720 cores at 3.15 GHz 2 Cortex-A720 cores at 2.96 GHz 2 Cortex-A520 cores at 2.27 GHz |
| CPU max frequency | 4,260MHz | 3,300MHz |
| Instruction set | ARMv9.2-A | ARMv9.2-A |
| CPU bit | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| GPU | Adreno 760 | Adreno 750 |
| NPU | Hexagon | Hexagon |
Besides these, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 could boast upgraded memory and connectivity options.
FAQs
What all phones are expected to launch with Snapdragon 8 Gen 4?
As per early reports, Xiaomi has the exclusive rights to launch the first phone with Snapdragon 8 Gen 4. This could possibly be the Xiaomi 15 series which may consist of the Xiaomi 15 and Xiaomi 15 Pro. Right after Xiaomi, OnePlus and iQOO are also in line to launch their Snapdragon 8 Gen 4-powered flagships.
How good Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 will be for gaming?
Since the chipset isn’t out yet, we can only speculate its gaming performance based on the previous iteration, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. If everything goes well, users can expect significant improvements in gaming while enjoying more detailed graphics and consistent frame rates, thanks to the Oryon CPU architecture and improved GPU.
Will Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 phones have better battery life?
On paper, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 is built on a 3nm process which should result in better battery efficiency. However, with the increased clock speeds and the new powerful Oryon CPU architecture, the power consumption could be on the higher side.
