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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5

Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
77.8Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
89.3Inno Score
79.2CPU93.7
73.1GPU87.4
82.1Benchmarks95.7
77.2Efficiency74.8
1 spec wins — Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite8 spec wins — Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5

InnoReviews verdict

Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 wins this mobile chipset face-off, 89.3 to 77.8, pulling ahead mainly in CPU (+15) and GPU (+14). Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.

Key differences

Reasons to pick the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite

  • 10% lower TDP (typical): 9 W vs 10 W

Reasons to pick the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5

  • Stronger CPU score: 94 vs 79
  • Stronger GPU score: 87 vs 73
  • Stronger benchmarks score: 96 vs 82
  • 45% higher AnTuTu 10: 4,000,000 vs 2,750,000
  • 25% higher Max download: 12.5 Gbps vs 10 Gbps

General

General comparison: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
SpecQualcomm Snapdragon 8 EliteQualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
Announced20242025
Process3 nm3 nm
TDP (typical)9 W+10%10 W
ArchitectureArmv8.7—

CPU

CPU comparison: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
SpecQualcomm Snapdragon 8 EliteQualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
Cores88
Core configuration2x4.32 GHz Oryon Prime + 6x3.53 GHz Oryon Performance2x4.6 GHz Oryon Prime + 6x3.62 GHz Oryon Performance
Max clock4.32 GHz4.6 GHz+6%

GPU

GPU comparison: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
SpecQualcomm Snapdragon 8 EliteQualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
GPUAdreno 830Adreno 840
GPU clock1,100 MHz1,200 MHz+9%

AI

AI comparison: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
SpecQualcomm Snapdragon 8 EliteQualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
NPUHexagon NPUHexagon NPU

Memory

Memory comparison: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
SpecQualcomm Snapdragon 8 EliteQualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
Memory typeLPDDR5X-10667LPDDR5X-10667
Max bandwidth85.3 GB/s85.3 GB/s

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
SpecQualcomm Snapdragon 8 EliteQualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
ModemSnapdragon X80 5GSnapdragon X85 5G
Max download10 Gbps12.5 Gbps+25%
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth6.06.0

Media

Media comparison: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
SpecQualcomm Snapdragon 8 EliteQualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
Max display4K @ 60Hz / QHD+ @ 240Hz4K @ 60Hz / QHD+ @ 240Hz
Video capture8K@30fps8K@30fps

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
SpecQualcomm Snapdragon 8 EliteQualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 102,750,0004,000,000+45%
Geekbench 6 (single)3,2003,850+20%
Geekbench 6 (multi)10,00011,900+19%
3DMark Wild Life Extreme6,2007,700+24%

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