The Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite was officially announced on October 21st 2024 and features tons of improvements over its predecessor, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. Initially expected to be named Snapdragon 8 Gen 4, the Snapdragon 8 Elite features brand new cores, faster AI processing, and is built on a new fabrication process. This article will focus on comparing the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 with 8 Elite, based on AnTuTu and Geekbench scores and will also provide a specifications comparison.
The Snapdragon 8 Elite phone used for the benchmark tests is the Realme GT 7 Pro while the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 benchmark scores are acquired from ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro in our in-house testing.
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Snapdragon 8 Elite vs Snapdragon 8 Gen 3: AnTuTu scores compared
With the inclusion of significantly higher clock speeds on the Snapdragon 8 Elite compared to its predecessor and even rivals from Apple and MediaTek, the chipset scores big on AnTuTu. Per our testing of the Realme GT 7 Pro, the handset delivered an AnTuTu score of 26,48,213. Here’s how it fared in various AnTuTu aspects against the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3.
| ANTUTU | SNAPDRAGON 8 ELITE | SNAPDRAGON 8 GEN 3 |
| AnTuTu score | 26,48,213 | 21,86,467 |
| CPU | 5,72,308 | 4,78,540 |
| GPU | 11,00,614 | 8,96,091 |
| Memory | 5,93,645 | 4,33,332 |
| UX | 3,81,646 | 3,78,504 |
Note:- The Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 phone used for this test is the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro.
Snapdragon 8 Elite vs Snapdragon 8 Gen 3: Geekbench scores compared
The Snapdragon 8 Elite SoC present on Realme GT 7 Pro showcases impressive single-core and multi-core scores on Geekbench. This benchmark rigorously tests the CPU and GPU performance of a chipset.
| GEEKBENCH SCORES | SNAPDRAGON 8 ELITE | SNAPDRAGON 8 GEN 3 |
| Single-core | 3,053 | 2,303 |
| Multi-score | 9,343 | 7,376 |
Note:- The Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 phone used for this test is the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro.
Snapdragon 8 Elite vs Snapdragon 8 Gen 3: specifications
The most significant differentiating factor of the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite from the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 is its revamped core structure. The 8 Elite uses a brand new Oryon octa-core CPU which is developed by Nuvia, the chip design company which Qualcomm acquired in 2021. It has completely ditched Arm’s Kyro cores.
Here’s how the Snapdragon 8 Elite’s specifications compare against the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3.
| BASIS | SNAPDRAGON 8 ELITE | SNAPDRAGON 8 GEN 3 |
| Launch date | October 2024 | October 2023 |
| Process | 3nm | 4nm |
| Manufacturer | TSMC | TSMC |
| Cores | 8 | 8 |
| CPU structure | 2 Oryon (Phoenix L) cores at 4.32GHz 6 Oryon (Phoenix M) cores at 3.53GHz | 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 | 4,320MHz | 3,300MHz |
| Instruction set | ARMv9.2-A | ARMv9.2-A |
| Memory | LPDDR5x RAM, UFS 4.0 (read: up to 4,500MB/s, write: 4,000MB/s) | LPDDR5x RAM |
| CPU bit | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| GPU | Adreno 830 | Adreno 750 |
| NPU | Hexagon | Hexagon |
Besides these, the Snapdragon 8 Elite boasts upgraded memory and connectivity options.
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FAQs
Which phones have launched with the Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset?
Xiaomi was the first brand to launch phones Snapdragon 8 Elite-powered phones, the Xiaomi 15 and Xiaomi 15 Pro. Soon after, OnePlus jumped on the Snapdragon 8 Elite bandwagon and launched the OnePlus 13, followed by the Samsung Galaxy S25 series. The upcoming compact phone, the OnePlus 13s is also confirmed with the same chipset.
How good is the Snapdragon 8 Elite for gaming?
In our testing of Snapdragon 8 Elite phones such as the Realme GT 7 Pro, the device delivered close to 60FPS on average in games like Call of Duty: Mobile and Real Racing 3 when running the games for 30 minutes each. The phone’s temperatures stayed within 34 degrees Celsius, indicating excellent efficiency and minimal heating. As for the graphics, they appear crisp and detailed.
Will Snapdragon 8 Elite phones have better battery life?
On paper, the Snapdragon 8 Elite is built on a 3nm process, which should result in better battery efficiency. However, the actual power draw and efficiency levels vary depending on phone usage and software optimisations of the phones.
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