Qualcomm recently revealed the latest addition to the Snapdragon lineup, the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 chipset. This new chipset aims to deliver premium features at a more affordable price than its mainstream counterparts. Built on a state-of-the-art 4nm process, the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 boasts a powerful processor that delivers incredible performance.
The chipset features a Cortex-X4 Prime core clocked at 3.0GHz, with four performance cores clocked at 2.8GHz and three efficiency cores operating at 2.0GHz This 1+4+3 core configuration provides a performance profile that balances and optimizes energy efficiency and computer skills.
In terms of memory, the chipset supports up to 24GB of LPDDR5x RAM at 4.2 GHz for better multitasking. And the other hand Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 storage is facilitated by UFS 4.0 and connectivity option USB 3.1 Gen 2 enabled high-speed data transfer and peripheral connectivity.
One of the standout features of Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 is its AI capabilities for growing AI-driven application demand. AI models support up to 10 billion parameters.
Additionally, the chipset prioritizes high-definition camera performance and gaming performance. Equipped with a triple 18-bit ISP and Hexagon NPU, it facilitates image quality, enables features such as “always-sensing camera” functionality, and improves low-light performance
On the gaming front, the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 features a powerful Adreno GPU that supports hardware-accelerated ray tracing and new features like the Adreno Frame Motion Engine 2.0, which enhance gaming graphics and performance.
The capabilities of the chipset are equally impressive, supporting an on-board QHD+ display up to 144Hz or a 4K display up to 60Hz, with variable refresh rate from 1Hz to 240Hz External display options include support for 8K panels up to 30Hz or 1080p high- refresh rate display at 240Hz. Additionally, the chipset ensures seamless multimedia experiences with support for H.265 and AV1 video decoding, HDR playback, and high-quality audio streaming with Auracast technology.
Many leading smartphone makers have already opted for the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 for their upcoming devices, promising superior performance and features at an affordable price With a compelling blend of performance, AI capabilities and multimedia prowess Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 New for premium mid-range chipsets in the mobile industry sets the standard.
