In the dedicated post, we compared the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 and the 8 Gen 2 processors. While the names may appear quite similar, there is a significant difference in performance between the two. For a detailed comparison of these processors, please read the full post below carefully.
Table of Contents
Benchmarks
Antutu Score
| Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 | Snapdragon 8 gen 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1508526 | 1634527 |
| CPU | 398618 | 405075 |
| GPU | 510480 | 613681 |
| MEM | 335025 | 312540 |
| UX | 264403 | 303231 |
GeekBench Score
| Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 | Snapdragon 8 gen 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Single Core | 1970 | 2009 |
| Multi Core | 5073 | 5558 |
Specification
CPU
| Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 | Snapdragon 8 gen 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | 1×3.0 GHz Cortex-X4 4×2.8 GHz Cortex-A720 3×2.0 GHz Cortex-A520 | 1x 3.2 GHz Cortex-X3 2x 2.8 GHz Cortex-A715 2x 2.8 GHz Cortex-A710 3x 2 GHz Cortex-A510 |
| Cores | Octa (8) | Octa (8) |
| Bit | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| Fabrication | 4 nm | 4 nm |
GPU
| Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 | Snapdragon 8 gen 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Adreno 735 | Adreno 642L |
| Video Encoding | Dolby Vision, Hybrid Log Gamma, HDR10, HDR10+, H.264 Advanced Video Coding, VP9, VP8, AV1, H.265 | H.264, H.265, VP8, VP9 |
| Video Playback | N/A | 8K at 60FPS |
Display
| Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 | Snapdragon 8 gen 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Resolution | 4K | 3840 x 2160 (4K Ultra HD) |
| Refresh Rate | QHD+ @ 144 Hz, 4K Ultra HD @ 60 Hz | 4K Ultra HD @ 60 Hz, QHD+ @ 144 Hz |
| High Dynamic Range | N/A | HDR10+ |
Memory and Storage
| Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 | Snapdragon 8 gen 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Memory Type | LPDDR5x | LPDDR5 |
| Max Frequency | 4200 MHz | 4200 MHz |
| Max size | N/A | N/A |
| Storage Type | UFS 4.0 | UFS 4.0 |
Connectivity
| Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 | Snapdragon 8 gen 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Technologies | HSPA, sub-6 GHz, TDD, LTE, WCDMA, FDD, SA (standalone), NSA, TD-SCDMA, CDMA 1x, EV-DO, GSM/EDGE, EN-DC, CBRS, NR-DC, SA (standalone) mmWave, mmWave | TD-SCDMA, HSPA, sub-6 GHz, FDD, 5G mmWave, NSA (non-standalone), CDMA 1x, EN-DC, EV-DO, CBRS, NR-DC (mmWave-sub6 dual connectivity), TDD, LTE, GSM/EDGE, SA (standalone), SA (standalone) mmWave, WCDMA |
| Max Download Speed (Mobile Data) | Up To 6.5 Gbps | Up to 10 Gbps |
| Max Upload Speed (Mobile Data) | Up To 3.5 Gbps | Up to 3.5 Gbps |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Max Speed (Wi-Fi) | 5.8 Gbps | N/A |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.3 |
Camera
| Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 | Snapdragon 8 gen 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Max Camera ISP | Single 200 MP Dual N/A Triple N/A | Single 200MP Dual N/A Triple N/A |
| Photography Features | Multi-frame Noise Reduction, AI-based auto-exposure, AI-based auto-focus, AI-based face detection, Locally Motion Compensated Temporal Filtering, Low light photography architecture, Engine for Visual Analytics 3.0, Real-time Semantic Segmentation, Snapdragon Low Light Vision | Engine for Visual Analytics 3.0, Up to 4 exposures (with QDOL image sensors), Video super-resolution, Computational HDR with staggered imaged sensors, Real-time Semantic Segmentation, Bokeh Engine (version 2) |
| Max Video Capture | 4K @ 60 FPS | Up to 8K @ 30 FPS, 3840 x 2160 (4K) @ 120FPS |
| Videography Features | Video super resolution, Engine for Visual Analytics 3.0, Real-time Semantic Segmentation, 4 exposures (with QDOL image sensors), Computational HDR with staggered imaged sensors, Bokeh Engine (version 2) | N/A |
Gaming
When discussing gaming tests, memories of playing intense games such as BGMI often come to mind. After conducting a test with the BGMI game on this phone, the results are visible below.
All the settings and tests mentioned below have been conducted on the Poco X6 Pro for Dimensity 8300 Ultra but we can not test on snapdragon 8s gen 3 because no phone launch with this processor till now.
Settings
| Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 | Snapdragon 8 gen 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Smooth | 120 FPS | 90 FPS |
| Balanced | Extreme (60 FPS) | Extreme (60 FPS) |
| HD | Extreme (60 FPS) | Extreme (60 FPS) |
| HDR | Extreme (60 FPS) | Extreme (60 FPS) |
| Ultra HDR | Ultra (40 FPS) | Ultra (40 FPS) |
Performance
| Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 | Snapdragon 8 gen 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gyroscope | Working/No Delay | Working/No Delay |
| Average FPS | N/T | 60/85 FPS on Erangel & TDM |
| Battery Backup | N/T | N/T |
Conclusion
In our comparison, all the specifications mentioned are the maximum capabilities of these two processors. When choosing a smartphone, it’s essential to check the specifications on the official page of the brand, as smartphones powered by these processors may have different specifications.
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