Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 Chipset Announced by Qualcomm

Qualcomm has introduced the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 chipset, which represents the latest addition to its premium Snapdragon series. This new system-on-a-chip (SoC) ranks just below the flagship Snapdragon 8 Elite chip in Qualcomm’s lineup.

Internally referred to as the SM8735, the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 is manufactured on TSMC’s advanced 4nm process node and retains the same architecture and core configuration as its predecessors, rather than adopting the ones utilized in the Snapdragon 8 Elite SoC.

Performance Enhancements of Snapdragon 8s Gen 4

The CPU configuration on the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 includes 1 core clocked at 3.21 GHz Cortex X4, alongside 3 cores at 3.00 GHz Cortex A720, 2 cores at 2.80 GHz Cortex A720, and 2 cores at 2.00 GHz Cortex A720. Qualcomm highlights that this updated chipset is 31% faster than its predecessor, the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3, while also achieving a remarkable 39% improvement in power efficiency.

Graphics Capabilities

On the graphics front, Qualcomm has integrated an Adreno 825 GPU, which boasts a significant 49% enhancement compared to last year’s model. The new GPU now supports ray tracing, catering to high-end gaming experiences. Users can also benefit from a comprehensive range of Snapdragon Elite Gaming features, including the Qualcomm Adaptive Performance Engine and the Adreno Frame Motion Engine 2.0, which contribute to exceptionally smooth gaming sessions with high-performance levels.

Camera and Video Recording Features

Furthermore, Qualcomm has incorporated an 18-bit Triple AI Image Signal Processor (ISP) in the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4, capable of supporting camera sensors up to 320MP and facilitating 4K60fps HDR video recording.

Connectivity Options of Snapdragon 8s Gen 4

In terms of connectivity, the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 comes equipped with an integrated Snapdragon X75 5G modem, alongside Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6.0 capabilities.

This SoC also supports UFS 4.0 storage, LPDDR5X RAM, a USB 3.1 Gen 2 port, and Qualcomm Quick Charge 5.0. Moreover, it features Qualcomm’s 3D Sonic and 3D Sonic Max ultrasonic in-display fingerprint scanning technology.