Qualcomm unveils its new processor Snapdragon 8 Elite with advanced technologies and stunning performance.
Qualcomm has announced its new processor for smartphones, the Snapdragon 8 Elite, during the annual Snapdragon summit, introducing significant improvements compared to previous versions. There is also a clear change in the naming system from “Snapdragon 8 Gen X” to “Snapdragon X Elite”. This change marks a new beginning for Qualcomm in the world of smartphone processors.
The new processor is manufactured using 3 nanometer technology from the Taiwanese company TSMC, which greatly contributes to performance improvement and significant efficiency. Qualcomm confirms that this new version offers a 45% increase in single and multi-core performance, as well as a 63% improvement in internet browsing speed, all thanks to the new internally designed Oryon cores.
In terms of graphics, the GPU in the Snapdragon 8 Elite processor has seen a 40% performance improvement, along with advancements in ray tracing technology in games by 35%, offering a more realistic and smooth gaming experience.
Regarding artificial intelligence, the processor has made a significant leap thanks to the fast Hexagon neural processing unit, enhancing AI performance by 45% compared to the previous version. This progress represents a major step in improving the processor’s understanding of text, images, and even sound, enabling users to have an enhanced experience by recognizing the world around them through the phone’s camera.
In addition to strong performance, the Snapdragon 8 Elite processor offers significant improvements in power consumption, with Qualcomm claiming that the processor provides 27% better energy efficiency compared to the previous generation, a crucial step towards providing a user experience that lasts longer without impacting the battery life.
In terms of connectivity, the processor supports the Snapdragon X80 modem and FastConnect 7900 technology, with support for Wi-Fi 7 and 5G networks, ensuring super-fast connectivity and stable performance.
Qualcomm claimed that its new processor is the fastest in the mobile device market currently, surpassing the A18 Pro processor from Apple used in the iPhone 16 Pro, and also outperforming the new Core Ultra processors from Intel at the same power level.
It is expected that the Snapdragon 8 Elite processor will appear in premium smartphones in the coming months, with these devices likely to include the Xiaomi 15 series and Honor Magic 7, promising a bright future for tech enthusiasts and high-performance smartphones.
