Qualcomm has officially unveiled its latest flagship mobile chipset, the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4, during a launch event held in China on April 2, 2025. This new system-on-a-chip (SoC) is designed to deliver significant performance enhancements and introduce advanced features to the mobile market.
Manufacturing Process and Architecture
The Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 is manufactured using TSMC’s 4nm process, ensuring improved efficiency and performance. The chipset features an octa-core CPU configuration:
- 1x Cortex-X4 Prime Core at 3.21 GHz
- 3x Cortex-A720 Performance Cores at 3.01 GHz
- 2x Cortex-A720 Performance Cores at 2.80 GHz
- 2x Cortex-A720 Efficiency Cores at 2.02 GHz
This configuration aims to provide a balanced mix of high performance and energy efficiency.
Graphics and Cache Enhancements
For graphics processing, the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 is equipped with the Adreno 825 GPU. While it shares the same generation as the Adreno 830 found in the Snapdragon 8 Elite, the Adreno 825 has a reduced number of cores. The chipset also includes 6 MB of System Level Cache (SLC) and 8 MB of L3 cache, which are expected to enhance overall system performance.
Performance Benchmarks
Benchmark tests indicate that the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 achieves an AnTuTu score exceeding 2 million points. This positions it between the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 and Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 in terms of performance, offering a substantial improvement over its predecessor, the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3.
Upcoming Devices and Availability
Several smartphone manufacturers are preparing to integrate the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 into their upcoming devices. The first batch of models is expected to debut in April 2025, including:
- iQOO Z10 Turbo Pro
- Redmi Turbo 4 Pro
- Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro
- Oppo K13 Pro
Among these, the iQOO Z10 Turbo Pro is anticipated to be the first to launch with the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 processor.
In summary, the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 introduces notable performance enhancements and features, solidifying Qualcomm’s position in the competitive mobile chipset market.
