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- Qualcomm unveiled its most anticipated mobile processor,
- The processor was revealed at the Snapdragon Summit in Hawaii
Qualcomm unveiled its most anticipated mobile processor Snapdragon 8 Elite SoC, which is said to offer improved performance, specifically designed for on-device AI capabilities. The processor was revealed at the Snapdragon Summit in Hawaii on Tuesday. It will also feature a dedicated Hexagon Neural Processing Unit (NPU). This processor will succeed the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 and is said to deliver better performance than its predecessor.
Snapdragon 8 Elite Chipset Availability
According to Qualcomm, the Snapdragon 8 Elite processor will be available for flagship smartphones in the coming week for the original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) including Asus, Honor, iQOO, OnePlus, Oppo, Realme, Samsung, Vivo, and Xiaomi.
Snapdragon 8 Elite Specification
The Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset (SM8750-AB) is Qualcomm’s latest flagship processor, built on a 64-bit architecture using a 3nm fabrication process. It features a second-generation custom Qualcomm Oryon CPU with eight cores and a peak clock speed of 4.32GHz.
The chipset offers significant performance boosts, with a 45% improvement in both single and multi-core operations, and a 62% increase in web browsing efficiency compared to its predecessor.
Key performance enhancements include:
- CPU: Custom-built with eight cores, achieving high speeds for intensive tasks.
- Gaming: 40% better gaming performance, with Unreal Engine 5’s Nanite for film-quality 3D environments and 35% enhanced ray-tracing.
- AI: A 45% boost in overall AI performance, with multi-modal capabilities supporting generative AI inputs like voice, text, image, and live-view prompts.
- Efficiency: Improved power efficiency by 27%, delivering better performance per watt.
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The chipset supports LPDDR5x RAM and UFS 4.0 storage for faster memory and storage handling. It also features the Qualcomm Adreno GPU and Hexagon NPU, contributing to high-end gaming and AI performance.
Connectivity: It will support the latest Wi-Fi 7 through the Qualcomm FastConnect 7900 system, operating on multiple spectral bands, and 5G support with the Snapdragon X80 5G Modem-RF System, which uses AI-enhanced multi-gigabit speeds and a 4×6 MIMO solution for better coverage and speed.
Camera: The chipset supports up to 320-megapixel camera sensors, with a triple 18-bit Spectra AI ISP enabling features like AI auto-focus and face detection, 8K video capture at 60fps, and AI-powered features like Semantic Segmentation, video object erasing, and real-time adjustments.
Display: The chipsets support QHD resolution with a 240Hz refresh rate and 10-bit color depth.
Other Features:
- Satellite systems: Supports GPS, QZSS, Galileo, Beidou, GLONASS, and NavIC with lane-level accuracy and sensor-assisted navigation.
- Charging: Quick Charge 5 via USB Type-C.
- Biometric security: Support for fingerprint recognition via Qualcomm’s 3D Sonic Sensor Max, along with voice, facial, and iris-based authentication.
Conclusion
The Snapdragon 8 Elite is a powerhouse for mobile devices, offering top-tier performance, advanced AI, high-end gaming capabilities, enhanced camera functions, and robust connectivity.
