Qualcomm is gearing up to release its next flagship SoC, the Snapdragon 8 Elite 2, and new benchmark details have surfaced. According to Digital Chat Station, a reliable source in the tech world, the chip is expected to perform impressively on Geekbench 6. The Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 is rumored to reach over 4,000 in single-core performance and more than 11,000 in multi-core scores. To put this into perspective, the current Snapdragon 8 Elite hits around 3,100 in single-core and 9,800 in multi-core.
This represents a solid increase in performance, with a 20-30% improvement in single-core and a 10-15% boost in multi-core scores compared to its predecessor.
For comparison, Apple’s A19 Pro chip, which will power the upcoming iPhone 17 Pro models, is expected to also hit a single-core score of 4,000, but its multi-core performance lags behind, reportedly only reaching about 10,000. The A19 Pro, while strong, falls short of Qualcomm’s offering in terms of multi-core capabilities.
These improvements, though incremental, are still significant, especially in the fast-evolving world of smartphone performance. As the mobile industry rapidly advances, these 20-30% annual jumps in performance are a testament to the incredible progress happening within just a year or two. Still, many users may wonder if these gains are enough to keep up with rising demands for more efficient chipsets that offer better battery life and reduced heat generation.
In late September, both the Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 and Apple’s A19 Pro will likely be unveiled, and Qualcomm will face stiff competition from Apple, especially considering the rumored improvements to iOS chipsets and the likely integration of MediaTek’s next-generation SoCs into devices around the same time.