- Qualcomm's unveiling its latest Snapdragon chipsets, Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 and Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3, on March 18, promising enhanced mobile performance.
- Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 packs a powerful CPU lineup, while Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 prioritizes power efficiency, hinting at a significant leap in mobile computing.
- Anticipation grows for devices like realme GT Neo6 and vivo Pad 3, poised to harness the capabilities of Qualcomm's new chipsets for improved performance.
The tech community is buzzing about Qualcomm’s most recent announcement as the well-known chipmaker gets ready to release its newest flagship Snapdragon chipset on March 18. Two state-of-the-art chipsets, the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 (SM8635) and the Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 (SM7675), will be unveiled at this eagerly awaited event in China, potentially paving the way for a major advancement in mobile performance.
Qualcomm’s Flagship Snapdragon Chip Unveils on March 18th
The 8s Gen 3 SoC is the star of the show, expected to have a strong lineup of cores, this formidable system-on-chip is rumored to share architecture similarities with its predecessor, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3.
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These include four Cortex-A720 cores that are optimized for demanding tasks and clock in at 2.61 GHz each, supporting a single high-performance Cortex-X4 core that is expected to lead the charge at an impressive 3.01 GHz. Three Cortex-A520 efficiency cores running at 1.84 GHz round out these beasts.
Even though the CPU architecture may sound familiar, the 8s Gen 3 is expected to set a new standard for graphics power. It is said to include the Adreno 735 GPU, which promises a more sophisticated approach to visual performance than its predecessor.
The 7+ Gen 3 (SM7675), which is positioned to achieve a balance between power and efficiency, sits alongside the SD 8s Gen 3. Similar in architecture to the 8s Gen 3, but with subtle clock speed adjustments, is how this variant is rumored to be designed. Four Cortex-A720 cores running at 2.61 GHz and one Cortex-X4 core clocked at 2.9 GHz are expected to be found in the 7+ Gen 3.
Notably, compared to its counterpart, the efficiency cores should have a marginally faster clock speed of 1.9 GHz. Regarding graphics capabilities, there are rumors that the 7+ Gen 3 will include the Adreno 732 GPU, indicating a deliberate focus on maximizing performance while preserving power efficiency.
More than just specifications are being revealed, and industry insiders are speculating about possible devices that could take advantage of these revolutionary SoCs. One of the most anticipated devices is the Realme GT Neo6, which is rumored to be the flagship model carrying the 8s Gen 3. The Neo 6 SE, on the other hand, is anticipated to carry the Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3.
Other competitors vying for attention are the vivo Pad 3, the Redmi Note 13 Turbo, and the upcoming iQOO Neo9 series, all of which are allegedly powered by the SD 8s Gen 3. Not to be outdone, there are also rumors that the SD 8s Gen 3 and the Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 will be found in Xiaomi’s Civi 4 and the OnePlus Ace 3V (or Nord 4/5), respectively.
The tech community is excitedly awaiting a closer look at the specifications and official launch information of these highly anticipated processors when the curtain rises on March 18.
