Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3

Comparisons   01-11-2024
   Comprehensive testing data of Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3, compare of graphics processors (GPU). A step-by-step analysis of all the specifications of the chips, to make it easier to understand, is summarized in the table. From the comparison video, you can get the results of parallel examination in synthetic type tests like PassMark, Neocore, AnTuTu, 3DMark, PCMark, Geekbench, Vellamo, GFXBench, Quadrant, even the gaming performance of chipsets in PUBG, Fortnite, GTA, Call of Duty, Minecraft, Madout2, Asphalt 9 etc.
   After looking at the data of all tests and videos, you can already make an briefed decision about which chipset is better to buy Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite or Snapdragon 8s Gen 3.

Summary benchmark results

As a percentage of the maximum value based on a sample from the entire base of all processors
CPU Benchmark
Based on Antutu and Geekbench score

Snapdragon 8 Elite

100%

Snapdragon 8s Gen 3

76%

Battery life test
Power Consumption efficiency (how quickly the processor reduces the battery charge)

Snapdragon 8 Elite

88%

Snapdragon 8s Gen 3

96%

Gaming performance
Which CPU is better for gaming

Snapdragon 8 Elite

98%

Snapdragon 8s Gen 3

74%

Antutu v10, 9

Antutu benchmark separately tests the performance of the CPU, GPU, and memory speed

	Snapdragon 8 Elite	Snapdragon 8s Gen 3
Total score	3123644	1657314
CPU	874624	464044
GPU	1186984	629787
MEM	499774	265170
UX	562252	298317

GeekBench 6, 5.2

This benchmark shows Multi-threaded and Single-threaded processor performance

	Snapdragon 8 Elite	Snapdragon 8s Gen 3
Single-Core	3395	2035
Multi-Core	10489	6017

Comparison of specifications

CPU and Memory

	Snapdragon 8 Elite	Snapdragon 8s Gen 3
Frequency	4320 MHz	300 MHz
Cores	8	8
Bit	64	64
Lithography	3 nm	3 nm
Transistors count	14000 millions	12000 millions
Core configuration	2x4.32 GHz Oryon (Phoenix L) 6x3.53 GHz Oryon (Phoenix M)	1x3.0 GHz Cortex-X4 4x2.8 GHz Cortex-A715 3x2.2 GHz Cortex-A520
Power consumption (TDP)	5 W	5 W
Memory type	LPDDR5 (Quad Channel)	LPDDR5 (Quad Channel)
Max. Memory	64 Gb	64 Gb
Memory Frequency	5300	4266
Memory bandwidth	92	92
Neural Processor (NPU)	Yes	Yes
L1 cache	4 MB	4 MB
L2 cache	8 MB	8 MB
L3 cache	32 MB	32 MB
Instruction set architecture (ISA)	ARMv9.2-A	ARMv8.2-A

In this comparison block, you should pay attention to the differences in clock speed and the number of cores. Here Snapdragon 8 Elite is 93% better than Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 in terms of CPU frequency. Also keep in mind that high CPU frequency affects battery life through power consumption.

GPU and Media

GPU	Adreno 830	Adreno 735
GPU Frequency	1100 MHz	1100 MHz
GFloPS	3382	2086
# of Cores
# of Shader Units	3072	1536
Display	7680 x 4320 pixels	7680 x 4320 pixels

The frequency of the GPU does not always directly indicate its performance. To fully evaluate all the capabilities of a graphics chip, you should take into account the number of Shader Units and Cores, as well as how many GFlops it has.

Gaming benchmark

Fortnite Mobile	116.6	61.9
PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG Mobile)	372.6	197.3
Garena Free Fire - The Cobra	220.1	116.9
Call of Duty: Mobile	205.1	108.2
Grand Theft Auto V (GTA 5 Mobile)	314.4	166.1
Minecraft: Pocket Edition	454.5	241.8
Real Racing 3	444.4	235.8
Sniper 3D	485.2	257.2
Need for Speed No Limits	309.7	164.7
Mortal Kombat X	321.3	170.2
CSR Racing 2	265.5	140.6

The numbers in this table indicate the maximum FPS that was received on the device with the corresponding processor. Depending on the configuration of the gadget and graphics quality settings (Ultra, Medium, Normal), the results may differ quite significantly. We recommend that you better study the results of the Antutu v10, 9 and GeekBench 6, 5.2 becnmarks.

Cameras

Camera resolution	320 MP	200 MP
Dual Camera resolution	240 MP	64 MP
Image Signal Processor (ISP)	Qualcomm Spectra 770	Qualcomm Spectra 770
Video Encoding FPS	120	120
Video Encoding resolution	8K, 4K (Ultra HD), 2K, FullHD	8K, 4K (Ultra HD), 2K, FullHD
Codec support	Dolby Vision, H.264/AVC, H.265/HEVC, HDR10+, HLG, HDR10	Dolby Vision, H.264/AVC, H.265/HEVC, HDR10+, HLG, HDR10

Networks and Navigation

Modem	Qualcomm Snapdragon X80 Modem-RF System 5G	Qualcomm Snapdragon X70 Modem-RF System 5G
Download speed	10000 MBit/s.	6500 MBit/s.
Upload speed	3500 MBit/s.	3500 MBit/s.
Navigation	GNSS, QZSS, GPS, NavIC, Galileo, Dual frequency GNSS, SBAS, GLONASS, Beidou, NavIC enabled	GLONASS, Dual frequency GNSS, GPS, GNSS, NavIC enabled, Beidou, SBAS, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC
NFC support	Yes	Yes
5G support	Yes	Yes

Result:
The number of parameters for which Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite is better: 27
The number of parameters for which Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 is better: 0
Please note that you do not need to blindly trust the software comparison of the table. It is better to just watch the full video of joint testing and listen to what those who really appreciated the capabilities of both chips think, as well as read the test results at the links below.

Snapdragon 8 Elite SoC - all data

• Devices lists
• Benchmarks
• PUBG mobile
• Fortnite Mobile
• Antutu v10
• 3DMark
• GeekBench 6, 5 mobile

• Snapdragon 8 Elite specs and review.

Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 SoC - all data

• Devices lists
• Benchmarks
• PUBG mobile
• Fortnite Mobile
• Antutu v10
• 3DMark
• GeekBench 6, 5 mobile

• Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 specs and review.