A new generation of top processors is already starting to make news, although its unveiling will only happen in the autumn. Still, the first rumors indicate a significant performance jump in the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 that will allow it to surpass the A18 Bionoc.
This fact is pointed out by the Korean publication Notebookcheck, which claims to have privileged access to benchmark tests of both processors. And the first results give Qualcomm's new SoC an advantage.
According to the source, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 achieved a single-core score of 3500 points, compared to the 3300 of the A18 Bionic. Furthermore, it states that Qualcomm's new processor will also have an advantage in multi-core and GPU tests, although it does not provide numbers.
If we believe in these values, Qualcomm will finally be able to surpass the performance of its main rival in the smartphone market. However, it is still too early to take this fact for granted, as both components are still in the production phase.
New Oryon cores will give Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 the edge
One of those responsible for the increase in performance of the upcoming Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 will be its new Oryon cores. Apparently, they will be customized ARM cores developed by Qualcomm.
Furthermore, this new SoC will only feature Phoenix performance cores to boost its performance. In fact, it is said that its main core will have a peak performance of 4.3 GHz, which represents a significant jump compared to the 3.3 GHz of the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3.
This increase in performance also raises some concerns in the field of energy consumption. To achieve this, Qualcomm will have to redouble its efforts in improving the efficiency of its processor, something that will certainly be helped by its 3 nm lithography. In fact, it will be the first SoC from the North American company developed in this manufacturing process.
It is also important to note that other rumors claim that Qualcomm is developing several versions of the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4. One of them is clearly inferior to the one we are now referring to, presenting a score of 2845 points in single-core tests.
It is therefore important to wait for more information about Qualcomm's future processor. However, recent years have shown us that the difference between Qualcomm and Apple SoCs is getting smaller and smaller.