Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro specifications leaked; Snapdragon 8 Gen 6 also in works
Gizmochina • • general
Key Points:
- Qualcomm is set to launch its next-generation flagship chipsets, likely named Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, in September, featuring two models: SM8950 and SM8975, built on TSMC's 2nm process.
- Both chips will use a 2+3+3 CPU core configuration, balancing performance and efficiency, but differ in GPU and memory specs, with the SM8975 offering an Adreno 850 GPU, 18MB GMEM, LPDDR6 support, and more cache, while the SM8950 includes an Adreno 845 GPU, 12MB GMEM, and LPDDR5X memory.
- The SM8975 is expected to be the premium "Pro" variant with higher production costs, likely limited to select high-end devices, whereas the SM8950 will serve as the standard flagship option with broader adoption.
- MediaTek’s upcoming Dimensity 9600 is rumored to perform between the two Qualcomm chips, indicating intensified competition in the flagship mobile processor market.
- Additionally, a separate Snapdragon 8 Gen 6 model is anticipated but may offer less impressive specifications compared to the Elite Gen 6 series.
