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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Benchmark, Test and specs
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The Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 has 8 cores with 8 threads and is based on the 2. gen of the Qualcomm Snapdragon series. The processor was released in Q4/2022. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 scores 1,502 points in the Geekbench 5 single-core benchmark. In the Geekbench 5 multi-core benchmark, the result is 5,089 points.
| Name: | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 |
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| Family: | Qualcomm Snapdragon (104) |
| CPU group: | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (2) |
| Architecture: | Cortex-X3 / -A715 / -A510 |
| Technology: | 4 nm |
| Segment: | Smartphone / Tablet |
| Generation: | 2 |
| Predecessor: | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 |
| Successor: | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 |
CPU Cores and Base Frequency
The Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 is 3.36 GHz. The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
| CPU Cores / Threads: | 8 / 8 |
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| Core architecture: | hybrid (Prime / big.LITTLE) |
| A-Core: | 1x Cortex-X3 |
| B-Core: | 4x Cortex-A715/A710 |
| C-Core: | 3x Cortex-A510 |
| Hyperthreading / SMT: | No |
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| Overclocking: | No |
| A-Core Frequency: | 3.36 GHz |
| B-Core Frequency: | 2.80 GHz |
| C-Core Frequency: | 2.00 GHz |
NPU AI performance
The performance values of the processor's AI unit. The isolated NPU performance is specified here, the total AI performance (NPU+CPU+iGPU) can be higher. Processors with support for artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) can process many calculations, especially audio, image and video processing, much faster than classic processors.
| AI hardware: | Qualcomm AI engine |
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| AI specifications: | Hexagon 780 @ 26 TOPS |
| NPU + CPU + iGPU: | -- |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)
The Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short. Specifically, the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 uses the Qualcomm Adreno 740, which has -- texture shaders and -- execution units. The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
| GPU name: | Qualcomm Adreno 740 |
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| GPU frequency: | 0.68 GHz |
| GPU (Turbo): | No turbo |
| Compute units: | -- |
| Shader: | -- |
| Hardware Raytracing: | Yes |
| Release date: | Q4/2022 |
| Max. displays: | 2 |
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| Generation: | 8 |
| Direct X: | 12.1 |
| Technology: | 4 nm |
| Max. GPU Memory: | 6 GB |
| Frame Generation: | No |
Hardware codec support
A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.
| h265 / HEVC (8 bit): | Decode / Encode |
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| h265 / HEVC (10 bit): | Decode / Encode |
| h264: | Decode / Encode |
| VP8: | Decode / Encode |
| VP9: | Decode / Encode |
| AV1: | Decode |
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| AVC: | Decode |
| VC-1: | Decode |
| JPEG: | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeThe processor can use up to 24 GB memory in 4 (Quad Channel) memory channels. The maximum memory bandwidth is 67.0 GB/s. The memory type as well as the amount of memory can greatly affect the speed of the system. |
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| Memory type: | Memory bandwidth: |
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| LPDDR5X-8400 | 67.0 GB/s |
| Max. Memory: | 24 GB |
| Memory channels: | 4 (Quad Channel) |
| ECC: | No |
| PCIe: | |
| PCIe Bandwidth: | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe thermal design power (TDP for short) of the processor is . The TDP specifies the necessary cooling solution that is required to cool the processor sufficiently. The TDP usually gives a rough idea of the actual power consumption of the CPU. |
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| TDP (PL1 / PBP): | |
| TDP (PL2): | -- |
| TDP up: | -- |
| TDP down: | -- |
| Tjunction max.: | -- |
Technical details
The Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 is made in 4 nm. The smaller the manufacturing process of a CPU, the more modern and energy-efficient it is. Overall, the processor has 8.00 MB cache. A large cache can greatly speed up the processor's speed in some cases such as games.
| Technology: | 4 nm |
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| Chip design: | Chiplet |
| Socket: | -- |
| L2-Cache: | -- |
| L3-Cache: | 8.00 MB |
| AES-NI: | No |
| Operating systems: | Android, Windows 10/11 (ARM) |
| Virtualization: | None |
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| Instruction set (ISA): | Armv9-A (64 bit) |
| ISA extensions: | -- |
| Release date: | Q4/2022 |
| Release price: | -- |
| Part Number: | SM8550-AB |
| Documents: | Technical data sheet |
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Benchmark results
The benchmark results for the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 have been carefully checked by us. We only publish benchmark results that have been created by us or that have been submitted by a visitor and then checked by a team member. All results are based on and fullfill our benchmark guidelines.
Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)
Geekbench 6 is a partial load benchmark for modern computers, notebooks and smartphones. In the single-core test, only the fastest CPU core is measured. The test run simulates the performance in practice.
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Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)
The practical Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark tests the system's performance under partial load. The processor's maximum power consumption is far from being used up.
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Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)
Geekbench 5 is a cross plattform benchmark that heavily uses the systems memory. A fast memory will push the result a lot. The single-core test only uses one CPU core, the amount of cores or hyperthreading ability doesn't count.
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MediaTek Dimensity 9200+
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MediaTek Dimensity 9000+
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
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MediaTek Dimensity 9200
8C 8T @ 3.05 GHz |
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Apple A13 Bionic
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Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)
Geekbench 5 is a cross plattform benchmark that heavily uses the systems memory. A fast memory will push the result a lot. The multi-core test involves all CPU cores and taks a big advantage of hyperthreading.
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Apple A16 Bionic
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
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iGPU - FP32 Performance (Single-precision GFLOPS)
The theoretical computing performance of the internal graphics unit of the processor with simple accuracy (32 bit) in GFLOPS. GFLOPS indicates how many billion floating point operations the iGPU can perform per second.
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 888+
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Apple A15 Bionic (5-GPU)
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AnTuTu 10 Benchmark
The AnTuTu 10 benchmark is one of the best-known benchmarks for mobile processors, which is now available in version 10. There is a version for Android-based smartphones and tablets, as well as a version for Apple mobile devices, i.e. iPhones and iPads.
The Antutu 10 benchmark has 3 phases. In the first phase, the device's RAM is tested, in phase 2 the graphics are tested and in the final phase the entire device is pushed to its performance limits by rendering 3D graphics.
Antutu 10 is therefore ideal for comparing the performance of different devices.
The Antutu 10 benchmark has 3 phases. In the first phase, the device's RAM is tested, in phase 2 the graphics are tested and in the final phase the entire device is pushed to its performance limits by rendering 3D graphics.
Antutu 10 is therefore ideal for comparing the performance of different devices.
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MediaTek Dimensity 9200+
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Apple A17 Pro
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MediaTek Dimensity 8300
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AnTuTu 9 Benchmark
The AnTuTu 9 benchmark is very well suited to measuring the performance of a smartphone. AnTuTu 9 is quite heavy on 3D graphics and can now also use the "Metal" graphics interface. In AnTuTu, memory and UX (user experience) are also tested by simulating browser and app usage. AnTuTu version 9 can compare any ARM CPU running on Android or iOS. Devices may not be directly comparable when benchmarked on different operating systems.
In the AnTuTu 9 benchmark, the single-core performance of a processor is only slightly weighted. The rating is made up of the multi-core performance of the processor, the speed of the working memory, and the performance of the internal graphics.
In the AnTuTu 9 benchmark, the single-core performance of a processor is only slightly weighted. The rating is made up of the multi-core performance of the processor, the speed of the working memory, and the performance of the internal graphics.
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy
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MediaTek Dimensity 9200
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Apple A17 Pro
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MediaTek Dimensity 9000+
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AI performance (NPU)
The performance values of the processor's AI unit. The isolated NPU performance is given here, the total AI performance (NPU+CPU+iGPU) can be higher.
Processors with the support of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) can process many calculations, especially audio, image and video processing, much faster than classic processors. The performance is given in the number (trillions) of arithmetic operations per second (TOPS).
Processors with the support of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) can process many calculations, especially audio, image and video processing, much faster than classic processors. The performance is given in the number (trillions) of arithmetic operations per second (TOPS).
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MediaTek Dimensity 9300
8C 8T @ 3.25 GHz |
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MediaTek Dimensity 9300+
8C 8T @ 3.40 GHzNot verified |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 888+
8C 8T @ 3.00 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
8C 8T @ 3.36 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
8C 8T @ 2.84 GHz |
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Benchmarks
Geekbench 6 (SC)
1,817 entries
1,817 entries
Geekbench 6 (MC)
1,763 entries
1,763 entries
Geekbench 5 (SC)
2,500 entries
2,500 entries
Geekbench 5 (MC)
2,472 entries
2,472 entries
FP32 SP (iGPU)
2,088 entries
2,088 entries
AnTuTu 10 Benchmark
18 entries
18 entries
AnTuTu 9 Benchmark
90 entries
90 entries
AI performance (NPU)
154 entries
154 entries
Description of the processor
The Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 is the latest high-end smart device processor from Qualcomm. It uses a hybrid big.LITTLE CPU core structure with a so-called prime core. This prime core is even faster and clocks at up to 3.36 GHz in the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2.In addition, four Coretx-A715 CPU cores are used as P cores, which operate at up to 2.8 GHz in the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. These are supplemented by 3 efficient and smaller Cortex-A510 CPU cores. These have a clock frequency of 2.0 GHz. Overall, the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 has 8 CPU cores.
An Adreno GPU, which has not yet been specified, is used as the graphics. In the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, this GPU offers very high performance, all modern video codes as well as ray tracing calculation in hardware are supported. This is what Qualcomm calls the support for the new Unreal Engine 5. Version 1.3 of the Vulkan API is now supported.
In order to be able to fully develop its performance, the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 can access up to 16 GB of RAM. The new LPDDR5X-8400 standard is supported for the first time.
The Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 has its own AI cores to accelerate machine learning. Qualcomm advertises a 4.35x higher AI performance compared to its predecessor. Also new is the support of INT4 calculations, which is supported for the first time by a Qualcomm CPU. According to the manufacturer, the performance-to-energy ratio improves by up to 60 percent in special scenarios.
The Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 is manufactured in a 4 nm process, so the SoC is very economical and energy-efficient. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 was developed for high-end smartphones and tablets as well as for smaller notebooks that run e.g. with Windows ARM.
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