Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 is a BEAST – Leaked Performance Scores and Specs

• The upcoming Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 chipset boasts significant performance improvements over its predecessor, with leaked benchmarks showing a 25% increase in single-core performance (reaching 4000) and a 20% boost in multi-core performance (reaching 13000), powered by the faster Adreno 840 GPU clocking at 1.35 GHz.

• This enhanced performance is expected despite Qualcomm’s decision to utilize a 3nm manufacturing process instead of the newer 2nm process, potentially mitigating cost increases associated with the improved technology; however,  the final price remains uncertain due to potential price hikes and tariffs.

• The chipset’s impressive performance is likely to make it a highly sought-after component for flagship smartphones, particularly relevant for Samsung, which used the previous generation across its Galaxy S25 lineup due to yield issues with its own Exynos chipsets.

Samsung is currently promoting discounts on its Galaxy A36 and A26 models, offering savings of up to $230 with trade-ins, as well as a 50% off deal on Buds FE. In an unrelated technological development, there’s a leak regarding the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 processor, indicating that it will present significant performance improvements over its predecessor. The new Adreno 840 GPU accompanying this chipset is expected to have a higher clock speed, enhancing graphics performance.

The leaked specifications include an impressive single-core performance score of 4,000, increased from 3,200, and a multi-core performance score of 13,000, up from 10,300. This translates to a power increase of 25% for single-core performance and 20% for multi-core performance. The Adreno 840 GPU’s clock speed is set to reach 1.35 GHz, compared to the Adreno 830’s 1.1 GHz. The Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 is anticipated to be manufactured on a 3 nm process, despite there being reports that TSMC might be preparing to utilize a 2 nm process for its chips.

The implications of these advancements could be significant for Samsung, particularly for its Galaxy S series smartphones. The Galaxy S25 series is expected to employ the Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset due to ongoing yield issues with Samsung’s Exynos 2600 chips, which could affect the upcoming Galaxy S26 series. If Qualcomm raises prices for the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2, exacerbated by tariffs, this could impact Samsung and the mobile market landscape. Despite potential price hikes, the performance metrics suggest that the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 will quickly become a highly sought-after chipset among smartphone manufacturers, contributing to competitive flagship offerings.

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