In the mobile processor world, the direction of competition is once again shaped on the axis of speed and efficiency. The Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 chip tested by Qualcomm attracts attention with its watches on the 5 GHz. Frequencies to this level may exceed the highest speed values seen on a mobile device to date. However, these tested frequencies are used temporarily for design approval.
According to Digital Chat Station’s Weibo, Qualcomm is currently experiencing this chip at different frequency intervals. One of the tested speeds is around 5.3 GHz, and this may be related to the special version of “optimized for Galaxy”. However, it was stated that these frequencies were used only in engineering examples. In other words, the real product does not reach these values, but we will see an increase that will exceed the previous generation.
Snapdragon 8 Elite aims to cross the previous generation at a speed of 2 hours
The current version of the Snapdragon 8 Elite has a 4.32 GHz main core speed, while in the speed -over version, this value increases to 4.47 GHz. 4.47 GHz is currently known as the highest clock speed available on mobile devices. Even the M4 chips used in Apple’s 2024 iPad Pro’ler are left behind this value with 4.40 GHz. Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 aims to go beyond this lack.
The new processor will include the second generation of Oion seeds. The performance of these seeds is expected to increase up to 25 %. In addition, there is an important update on the GPU side. The Adreno 840 graphics unit can offer a performance increase of around 30 %with augmented 16 MB cache.
In the early tests, the geekbench performance of the processor has also emerged. Single -core tests, over 4,000 points, the scores can exceed 11,000 points in multi -core scenarios. Considering that the current Snapdragon 8 Elite is at the levels of 3,100 and 9,800, this new chip is likely to make a remarkable leap. Nevertheless, it should not be forgotten that these data belong to early engineering examples.
On the opponent front, a different approach stands out. ARM prioritizes increasing the IPC by reducing the clock speed in new generation processor designs. In other words, nuclei that can process more at a lower frequency are being developed. MediaTek’s Prime seed -named Prime -named Prime -named, 3.23 GHz offers a very modest speed. This value was 3.62 GHz and 3.73 GHz in Dimensity 9400 and 9400+ models.
On the Samsung front, Exynos 2500 has been officially announced. This chip operates the Cortex-X925 seed at a speed of 3.3 GHz. But the main curious model Exynos 2600; Because the Galaxy S26 family is expected to be used. However, there is no technical detail about this model yet.
Another area that Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 will make a difference is graphic power. The larger cache of the Adreno 840 may mean a noticeable leap, especially in game performance. This development promises a more consistent and fluent experience at high square speeds. The graphics unit can draw a more stable line on the energy efficiency side.
Qualcomm’s withdrawal of this year’s Snapdragon Summit activity to 23-25 September shows that it accelerates the promotional calendar. Last year, this event was held at the end of October. This year’s early history may mean that the Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 will be announced with an earlier launch. This strengthens the possibility that the chip can be integrated into Android flagships that will be released towards the end of the year.
The clues of the new generation of mobile devices about where to carry the performance bar are gradually becoming clear. Beyond the clock speeds, a period in which productivity and architectural developments are also decisive are entered. The Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 will be of great importance not only to raw power, but also to respond to factors such as stability and cooling in long -term use. The answers to these questions will be clarified next September.