Qualcomm’s latest chipset, the Snapdragon 8 Elite, is a massive hit. Now the company is reportedly gearing up to release its successor the Snapdragon 8 Elite 2. With so little information available, it’s hard to say just how accurate these claims are. Still, here’s what we know so far about the upcoming chipset.
Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 Rumor Roundup
A recent leak suggests that Qualcomm plans to launch the Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 sooner than expected. That being said, we might get to see the official release somewhere in mid-2025.
The upcoming Snapdragon 8 Elite’s successor is said to be built on TSMC’s advanced 3nm N3P manufacturing process. This will likely improve both performance and efficiency. Interestingly, Apple’s rumored A19 chip is also expected to use the same 3nm process, which may further fuel competition in the high-performance smartphone market.
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Despite whispers about Qualcomm potentially adopting a 2nm process for future chips, it seems the company is prioritizing a more cost-effective approach with the 8 Elite 2. Furthermore, the chipset is likely to deliver a 20% improvement in CPU performance over its predecessor, which could lead to noticeable gains in speed and power efficiency without a significant price hike.
What’s next for Qualcomm?
In addition to the Snapdragon 8 Elite 2, there are rumors circulating about Qualcomm planning to launch the Snapdragon 8s Elite. Other than that, for those waiting for a 2m process on chipsets, hopefully, we will get to see it on the Snapdragon 8 Elite 3. But that’s still a few years off.
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