Qualcomm continues to push the boundaries with its latest chipset offering, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, poised to be a true gem in the world of mobile processors. Sources have unveiled a sneak peek into the capabilities of this new powerhouse by spotting its Geekbench performance on a smartphone. Let’s dive into the details of what’s in store.
The Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 smartphone Geekbench results
The smartphone in question carries the intriguing product number NX769J, strongly hinting at its identity as the anticipated ZTE nubia Red Magic 9. This flagship is anticipated to boast a robust 12 GB of RAM, running on the Android 14 operating system. Unveiling the mystery behind the motherboard, it’s labeled “pineapple,” a nod that intriguingly aligns with the Samsung Galaxy S24‘s presence on the Geekbench platform. Interestingly, the results did exhibit variances due to different versions of the benchmarking platform employed.
Anticipation grows as Qualcomm gears up to unveil a fresh architectural approach for its flagship chipsets. The heart of this upcoming Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 is poised to feature a potent CPU configuration: 1x Cortex-X4, complemented by 5x Cortex-A720 and 2x Cortex-A520 cores. The GPU, donned as Adreno 750, is rumored to boast a noteworthy 10 MB L3 cache—a substantial 20% enhancement over the cache capacity of its current flagship counterparts.
Mark your calendars for October 24, a month ahead of the customary Snapdragon Summit date. This is when the curtains will be lifted, and enthusiasts will gain deeper insights into the marvels of the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. As Qualcomm continues to rewrite the rules of mobile processing, tech aficionados can look forward to a new era of capabilities, ushered in by the dawn of this remarkable chipset.
