Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Benchmark, Test and specs

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The Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 is a 8 core processor. It can process 8 threads concurrently and is based on the 3. gen of the Qualcomm Snapdragon series. The processor was released in Q4/2023. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 scores 1,701 points with one CPU core in the Geekbench 5 benchmark. When using all CPU cores, the result is 6,280 points.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3

At a glance

Name: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
Family: Qualcomm Snapdragon (105)
CPU group: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (2)
Architecture:
Technology: 4 nm
Segment: Smartphone / Tablet
Generation: 3
Predecessor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
Successor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The 8 CPU cores of the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 clock with 3.40 GHz. The number of CPU cores and the clock frequency of the processor are largely responsible for the overall performance.

CPU Cores / Threads: 8 / 8
Core architecture: hybrid (Prime / big.LITTLE)
A-Core: 1x Cortex-X4
B-Core: 5x Cortex-A720
C-Core: 2x Cortex-A520
Hyperthreading / SMT: No
Overclocking: No
A-Core Frequency: 3.40 GHz
B-Core Frequency: 2.96 GHz (3.15 GHz)
C-Core Frequency: 2.27 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
AI specifications: Hexagon NPU @ 34 TOPS
NPU + CPU + iGPU: --

Integrated graphics (iGPU)

With the Qualcomm Adreno 750, the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 has an build in graphic solution. It has -- SM processors, which have a total of -- texture shaders. The iGPU not only enables games, but also significantly accelerates video playback.

GPU name: Qualcomm Adreno 750
GPU frequency: 0.90 GHz
GPU (Turbo): No turbo
Compute units: --
Shader: --
Hardware Raytracing: Yes
Release date: Q4/2023
Max. displays: 2
Generation: --
Direct X: 12.1
Technology: 4 nm
Max. GPU Memory: 6 GB
Frame Generation: No

Hardware codec support

Processors that have an integrated graphics can play videos faster and more efficiently. This can have a positive effect on the battery life of notebooks, for example.

h265 / HEVC (8 bit): Decode / Encode
h265 / HEVC (10 bit): Decode / Encode
h264: Decode / Encode
VP8: Decode / Encode
VP9: Decode / Encode
AV1: Decode
AVC: Decode
VC-1: Decode
JPEG: Decode / Encode

Memory & PCIe

The Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 supports up to 24 GB memory in up to 4 (Quad Channel) memory channels. This results in a maximum memory bandwidth of 76.6 GB/s.

Memory type: Memory bandwidth:
LPDDR5X-9600
76.6 GB/s
Max. Memory: 24 GB
Memory channels: 4 (Quad Channel)
ECC: No
PCIe:
PCIe Bandwidth: --

Thermal Management

With the TDP, the processor manufacturer specifies the cooling solution required for the processor. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 has a TDP of 12.5 W.

TDP (PL1 / PBP): 12.5 W
TDP (PL2): --
TDP up: --
TDP down: --
Tjunction max.: --

Technical details

The Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 has a 12.00 MB large cache. The processor is manufactured in 4 nm. Modern production increases the efficiency of the processor.

Technology: 4 nm
Chip design: Chiplet
Socket: --
L2-Cache: --
L3-Cache: 12.00 MB
AES-NI: No
Operating systems: Android, Windows 10/11 (ARM)
Virtualization: None
Instruction set (ISA): Armv9-A (64 bit)
ISA extensions: --
Release date: Q4/2023
Release price: 190 $
Part Number: --
Documents: Technical data sheet

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Benchmark results

Verified Benchmark results
The benchmark results for the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 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.

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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.
Apple A15 Bionic (4-GPU) Apple A15 Bionic (4-GPU)
6C 6T @ 3.23 GHz
2370
Apple A15 Bionic (5-GPU) Apple A15 Bionic (5-GPU)
6C 6T @ 3.23 GHz
2370
MediaTek Dimensity 9300+ MediaTek Dimensity 9300+
8C 8T @ 3.40 GHzNot verified
2304
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
8C 8T @ 3.40 GHz
2293
MediaTek Dimensity 9300 MediaTek Dimensity 9300
8C 8T @ 3.25 GHz
2234
Samsung Exynos 2400 Samsung Exynos 2400
10C 10T @ 3.21 GHz
2196
Apple A14 Bionic Apple A14 Bionic
6C 6T @ 3.00 GHz
2072

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.
MediaTek Dimensity 9300+ MediaTek Dimensity 9300+
8C 8T @ 3.40 GHzNot verified
8040
MediaTek Dimensity 9300 MediaTek Dimensity 9300
8C 8T @ 3.25 GHz
7760
Apple A17 Pro Apple A17 Pro
6C 6T @ 3.78 GHz
7235
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
8C 8T @ 3.40 GHz
7117
Samsung Exynos 2400 Samsung Exynos 2400
10C 10T @ 3.21 GHz
6971
Apple A16 Bionic Apple A16 Bionic
6C 6T @ 3.46 GHz
6299
Apple A16 Bionic (5-CPU 4-GPU) Apple A16 Bionic (5-CPU 4-GPU)
5C 5T @ 3.46 GHz
6120

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.
Apple A16 Bionic Apple A16 Bionic
6C 6T @ 3.46 GHz
1890
Apple A15 Bionic (4-GPU) Apple A15 Bionic (4-GPU)
6C 6T @ 3.23 GHz
1745
Apple A15 Bionic (5-GPU) Apple A15 Bionic (5-GPU)
6C 6T @ 3.23 GHz
1745
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
8C 8T @ 3.40 GHz
1701
Qualcomm Snapdragon Microsoft SQ3 Qualcomm Snapdragon Microsoft SQ3
8C 8T @ 3.00 GHz
1688
Apple A14 Bionic Apple A14 Bionic
6C 6T @ 3.00 GHz
1590
Samsung Exynos 2400 Samsung Exynos 2400
10C 10T @ 3.21 GHz
1579

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.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
8C 8T @ 4.32 GHz
9015
Qualcomm Snapdragon Microsoft SQ3 Qualcomm Snapdragon Microsoft SQ3
8C 8T @ 3.00 GHz
7538
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
8C 8T @ 3.40 GHz
6280
Apple A17 Pro Apple A17 Pro
6C 6T @ 3.78 GHz
5868
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx Gen 3 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx Gen 3
8C 8T @ 3.00 GHz
5789
Samsung Exynos 2400 Samsung Exynos 2400
10C 10T @ 3.21 GHz
5651
Apple A16 Bionic Apple A16 Bionic
6C 6T @ 3.46 GHz
5465

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.
MediaTek Dimensity 9300 MediaTek Dimensity 9300
ARM Immortalis-G720 MC12 @ 1.00 GHz
2400
MediaTek Dimensity 9300+ MediaTek Dimensity 9300+
ARM Immortalis-G720 MC12 @ 1.00 GHzNot verified
2400
HiSilicon Kirin 9000 HiSilicon Kirin 9000
ARM Mali-G78 MP24 @ 0.76 GHz
2332
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
Qualcomm Adreno 750 @ 0.90 GHz
2287
Apple A18 Apple A18
Apple A18 (5 GPU Cores) @ 1.68 GHz
2150
Apple A17 Pro Apple A17 Pro
Apple A17 Pro (6 GPU Cores) @ 1.40 GHz
2147
HiSilicon Kirin 9000E HiSilicon Kirin 9000E
ARM Mali-G78 MP22 @ 0.76 GHz
2137

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.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
8C 8T @ 4.32 GHz
2467050
MediaTek Dimensity 9300 MediaTek Dimensity 9300
8C 8T @ 3.25 GHz
2041950
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
8C 8T @ 3.40 GHz
1949480
Samsung Exynos 2400 Samsung Exynos 2400
10C 10T @ 3.21 GHz
1724950
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
8C 8T @ 3.36 GHz
1628500
MediaTek Dimensity 9200+ MediaTek Dimensity 9200+
8C 8T @ 3.35 GHz
1504080
Apple A17 Pro Apple A17 Pro
6C 6T @ 0.70 GHz
1488440

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.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
8C 8T @ 3.40 GHz
1476480
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
8C 8T @ 3.36 GHz
1281650
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy
8C 8T @ 3.36 GHz
1238550
MediaTek Dimensity 9200 MediaTek Dimensity 9200
8C 8T @ 3.05 GHz
1168520
Apple A17 Pro Apple A17 Pro
6C 6T @ 0.70 GHz
1108570
MediaTek Dimensity 9000+ MediaTek Dimensity 9000+
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz
1083170
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz
1032680

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).
Apple A18 Apple A18
6C 6T @ 0.70 GHz
38
Apple A18 Pro Apple A18 Pro
6C 6T @ 0.70 GHz
38
Apple A17 Pro Apple A17 Pro
6C 6T @ 0.70 GHz
35
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
8C 8T @ 3.40 GHz
34
MediaTek Dimensity 9300+ MediaTek Dimensity 9300+
8C 8T @ 3.40 GHzNot verified
33
MediaTek Dimensity 9300 MediaTek Dimensity 9300
8C 8T @ 3.25 GHz
33
Qualcomm Snapdragon 888+ Qualcomm Snapdragon 888+
8C 8T @ 3.00 GHz
32

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