If there’s one topic that has been at the heart of tech companies’ strategies for nearly two years now, it’s Artificial Intelligence. From ChatGPT to Gemini, and through a whole range of integrations within mobile and PC ecosystems, it’s present everywhere and seems to be confirming its status as an innovative revolution. But to run increasingly sophisticated AI solutions, especially on smartphones, adapted components are needed. It’s with this in mind that Qualcomm seems to be developing its future Snapdragon SoC, at least according to a leak.
Why Two Versions for the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4?
The online media SmartPrix revealed this discovery. According to a document posted on the website, Qualcomm is working on the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 chip, with two versions, a standard one (SM8750) and a performance-oriented one (SM8750P). The first would be intended for the vast majority of devices on the market, while the second should, according to the leak, be reserved for Samsung’s next flagship, the Galaxy S25 Ultra.
For this new generation of mobile CPU, we should discover a component offering 30% additional performance, notably thanks to a new architecture and 3nm etching done by TSMC. In terms of structure, the chip should include 6 low-frequency cores (2.8 GHz) and 2 cores designed for power, with a frequency of 4 GHz. All this, while integrating an Adreno 830 GPU and the necessary Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth, and 5G connectivity.
AI at the Heart of the Project
Another new feature, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 should come with a technical suite facilitating low-power data processing, notably allowing resources to be dedicated to background AI tasks without impacting the processor’s overall performance. The heaviest AI functionalities should be handled by a high-end neural chip.
Of course, these are just leaks for now. All this information should be confirmed, or refuted, during the official announcement, scheduled for October 2024. As for its first integration, Xiaomi’s next flagship could be the very first smartphone to benefit from Qualcomm’s latest jewel, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4.
