The "Snapdragon 8 Gen 4," set to power Samsung's upcoming Galaxy S25 Ultra and other future Android flagship smartphones, is said to bring even greater improvements compared to its already impressive predecessor. Earlier information suggested that development was targeting a clock frequency of 4.26GHz, but the latest tests indicate that it has reached 4.20GHz, with benchmark test results recording a multi-core score of "10000" points.
Multi-Core Performance Significantly Exceeds iPhone's A17 Pro
According to leaker Digital Chat Station, laboratory samples of Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Gen 4, expected to be announced in October, are showing remarkable performance in benchmark tests.
While the source doesn't explicitly state which benchmark test was run, it likely refers to Geekbench 6. According to the latest information, the single-core score exceeds "3000" points, while the multi-core score reaches as high as "10000" points.
The reconfigured frequency of the latest SM8750 sample chip is quite advanced, with the in-house developed ultra-large core reaching 4.2GHz. All factory laboratory sample units can achieve single-core 3K and multi-core 10K. This is putting increasing pressure on the MT6991. Perhaps it would be better to avoid releasing this at high frequency?
This remarkable score becomes easier to understand when compared with Apple's A17 Pro. The multi-core score in particular is striking.
| SoC | Single-Core Score | Multi-Core Score |
|---|---|---|
| Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 | 3,000 | 10,000 |
| A17 Pro | 2,907 | 7,231 |
| Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | 2,213 | 7,048 |
Additionally, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 is reported to have achieved operation at 4.2GHz.
However, it's important to note that these results come from laboratory testing. In other words, real-world device performance could vary significantly depending on the cooling solutions and power constraints of the devices in which the chip is installed.
That said, this demonstration of the significant potential of the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4, equipped with Oryon cores, is certainly something users can look forward to.
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