Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 Reveals Oryon CPU Integration
In a nod to its annual tradition, Qualcomm has confirmed that this year's Snapdragon Summit, set to unveil the latest advancements in mobile technology, will take place in October, following suit with last year's grand event held in Hawaii. Building on the success of its predecessor, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC, unveiled amidst much anticipation at the previous summit, Qualcomm is primed to introduce the eagerly awaited Snapdragon 8 Gen 4.
The exciting news was divulged by none other than Qualcomm's Chief Marketing Officer, Don McGuire, during a compelling video presentation shared on X from the ongoing Mobile World Congress (MWC). McGuire hinted at the forthcoming Snapdragon 8 Gen 4's utilization of the cutting-edge Oryon CPU, promising enhanced performance and efficiency to meet the evolving demands of the mobile landscape.
Before the unveiling of the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4, industry insiders anticipate the debut of yet another remarkable addition to Qualcomm's esteemed Snapdragon 8 Gen series. Bearing the model designation SM8635, this upcoming chipset is rumored to feature a formidable Cortex-X4 core, boasting a staggering clock speed of 2.9GHz, complemented by the formidable Adreno 735 GPU, optimized to tackle graphically intensive tasks with finesse.
Whispers within the tech sphere suggest that this chip will be crafted using TSMC's advanced 4nm node technology, underscoring Qualcomm's commitment to pushing the boundaries of innovation. With an anticipated AnTuTu score hovering around the impressive 1.7 million mark, this upcoming chipset is poised to bridge the gap between its predecessors, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 and Gen 3. Speculations abound regarding its nomenclature, with industry pundits predicting it to be christened either the Snapdragon 8s Gen 2 or the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Lite, further adding to the intrigue surrounding Qualcomm's upcoming unveilings.