Recent leaks suggest that Qualcomm‘s upcoming Snapdragon 8s Elite chipset will not feature the company’s custom Oryon CPU cores. This revelation, first reported by industry insiders and now corroborated by further leaks, signals a strategic shift in Qualcomm’s approach to its mid-range processors.
Snapdragon 8s Elite Won’t Feature Oryone Cores?
The 8s Elite, a slightly lower-tier alternative to the flagship Snapdragon 8 Elite, has been the subject of intense scrutiny in recent weeks. Initially, there was anticipation that the chip might incorporate the highly touted Oryon cores, derived from Qualcomm’s acquisition of Nuvia. These cores, designed for superior performance and power efficiency, are key to Qualcomm’s push into the PC and automotive markets.
However, the latest information indicates that the 8s Gen 3 will instead rely on more conventional Arm Cortex cores. This decision suggests Qualcomm is aiming to balance performance and cost-effectiveness for devices in the mid-premium smartphone segment.
Here’s a quick comparison:
| Snapdragon | 8s Gen 3 | 8s Elite | 8 Elite |
|---|---|---|---|
| Node | 4nm | 4nm | 3nm |
| CPU (prime) | 1x Cortex-X4 @ 3.0GHz | 1x Cortex-X4 @ 3.21GHz | 2x Oryon @ 4.32GHz |
| CPU (medium) | 4x Cortex-A720 @ 2.8GHz | 3x Cortex-A720 @ 3.01GHz 2x Cortex-A720 @ 2.80GHz | 6x Oryon @ 3.53GHz |
| CPU (small) | 3x Cortex-A520 @ 2.0GHz | 2x Cortex-A520 @ 2.02GHz | – |
| GPU | Adreno 735 | Adreno 825 | Adreno 830 |
While the absence of Oryon cores might disappoint some tech enthusiasts, industry analysts emphasize that the 8s Elite is still expected to deliver significant performance improvements over its predecessors. The chip is anticipated to offer robust processing power, enhanced graphics capabilities, and improved AI performance, catering to the demands of modern smartphone applications.
More information and/or leaks will surely surface as the launch day comes closer.
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