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Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 Beats iPhone 15 Pro Max A17 Pro in Benchmark Score

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The Snapdragon 8 Gen 4’s Geekbench 6 scores surpass current chips like the A17 Pro.
Leaked score makes 8 Gen 4 Qualcomm’s fastest chip to date.
Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 features new custom Oryon CPU cores, a next-gen Adreno GPU, and uses TSMC’s N3P 3nm process.

We all know the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 is going to be a game-changer. But the latest Geekbench score tells a whole different story.

This just in – the battle for the most powerful chip just got super interesting.

The new Geekbench 6 results have emerged for the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4, giving us a clearer picture of its single-core and multi-core performance.

And while the latest scores are slightly lower than the initial leak, they still surpass current chips like the A17 Pro.

The new Geekbench 6 results have emerged for the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4,

The latest score also made us wonder – if Samsung somehow opts for the more expensive Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 for its Galaxy S25 series instead of its own Exynos 2500, the Galaxy S25 Ultra might outperform the iPhone 16 Pro Max in terms of processing speed.

The top-tier 2025 iPhone is expected to featured the Apple A18 chip, which will only be marginally faster than the current A17 Pro in the iPhone 15 Pro Max.

And now what’s interesting is that the A17 Pro has already been outdone in multi-core performance by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4.

Previously, there have been rumours about Qualcomm testing its new Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 chip at different clock speeds.

An early leak even showed that this chip scored over 10,000 points on Geekbench 6, outperforming the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 by a significant 46%.

It scored 2884 points in the single-core test

In the latest score leak, however, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 appeared under the codename Manufacturer Model.

It has shown impressive benchmarks on Geekbench.

It scored 2884 points in the single-core test, matching the speed of the A17 Pro in the iPhone 15 Pro.

In the multi-core test, it achieved 8840 points

In the multi-core test, it achieved 8840 points, making it Qualcomm’s fastest chip to date, even surpassing Apple’s A-series processors.

What Makes Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 Powerful?

Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 beats the iPhone 15 Pro Max in benchmarks

This speed boost is due to the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4’s new custom corrre architecture, featuring Oryon CPU cores and a next-generation Adreno GPU.

The Adreno 750 in the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, used in the Galaxy S24 Ultra, is already faster than the GPU in Apple’s A17 Pro.

Apple plans to increase GPU speeds by up to 50% with the A18 series, so the competition in graphics performance remains to be seen.

Qualcomm is using TSMC’s N3P 3nm process for the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4.

This advanced production technology enables the chip’s performance cores to reach over 4GH, according to the Geekbench score detailed.

Despite its high clock speeds, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 is expected to be very energy-efficient.

Qualcomm is likely to unveil this chip at an event in October, and it’s eagerly anticipated.

APPLE IPHONE 15 PRO MAX SPECIFICATIONS

Key Specs

RAM	6 GB
Processor	Apple A15 Bionic
Rear Camera	12 MP + 12 MP + 12 MP
Front Camera	12 MP
Battery	4400 mAh
Display	6.7 inches (17.02 cm)

General

Launch Date	August 16, 2023 (Unofficial)
Operating System	iOS v15

Performance

Chipset	Apple A15 Bionic
CPU	Hexa Core (3.23 GHz, Dual core, Avalanche + 1.82 GHz, Quad core, Blizzard)
Architecture	64 bit
Fabrication	5 nm
Graphics	Apple GPU (four-core graphics)
RAM	6 GB

Display

Display Type	OLED
Screen Size	6.7 inches (17.02 cm)
Resolution	1284 x 2778 pixels
Aspect Ratio	19.5:9
Pixel Density	457 ppi
Screen Protection	Yes
Bezel-less display	Yes
Touch Screen	Yes, Capacitive Touchscreen, Multi-touch
Refresh Rate	120 Hz

Design

Waterproof	Yes, Water resistant, IP68
Ruggedness	Dust proof

Camera

MAIN CAMERA
Camera Setup	Triple
Resolution	12 MP f/1.6, Wide Angle, Primary Camera 12 MP , Telephoto Camera 12 MP, Ultra-Wide Angle Camera
Autofocus	Yes
Flash	Yes, Dual LED Flash
Image Resolution	4000 x 3000 Pixels
Settings	Exposure compensation, ISO control
Shooting Modes	Continuous Shooting High Dynamic Range mode (HDR)
Camera Features	Digital Zoom Auto Flash Face detection Touch to focus
Video Recording	1920×1080 @ 30 fps
FRONT CAMERA
Camera Setup	Single
Resolution	12 MP f/2.3, Primary Camera
Video Recording	1920×1080 @ 30 fps

Battery

Capacity	4400 mAh
Type	Li-ion
Removable	No
Quick Charging	Yes, Fast
USB Type-C	No

Storage

Internal Memory	128 GB
Expandable Memory	No

Network & Connectivity

SIM Slot(s)	Dual SIM, GSM+GSM
SIM Size	SIM1: Nano, SIM2: eSIM
Network Support	5G Not Supported in India, 4G Supported in India, 3G, 2G
VoLTE	Yes
SIM 1	4G Bands: TD-LTE 2300(band 40) FD-LTE 1800(band 3) 3G Bands: UMTS 1900 / 2100 / 850 / 900 MHz 2G Bands: GSM 1800 / 1900 / 850 / 900 MHz GPRS: Available EDGE: Available
SIM 2	4G Bands: TD-LTE 2300(band 40) FD-LTE 1800(band 3) 3G Bands: UMTS 1900 / 2100 / 850 / 900 MHz 2G Bands: GSM 1800 / 1900 / 850 / 900 MHz GPRS: Available EDGE: Available
Wi-Fi	Yes, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11 b/g/n)
Wi-Fi Features	Mobile Hotspot
Bluetooth	Yes, v5.0
GPS	Yes with A-GPS, Glonass
NFC	Yes

Multimedia

FM Radio	No
Loudspeaker	Yes
Audio Jack	Lightning

Sensors

Fingerprint Sensor	No
Other Sensors	Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope

FAQs

Q1. What is the latest Snapdragon chipset available?

Answer. The latest Snapdragon chipset is the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4, which is expected to be unveiled in October 2024.

It features significant improvements in performance and energy efficiency compared to its predecessors.

Q2. What are the key features of the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4?

Answer. The Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 boasts a new custom core architecture with Oryon CPU cores, a next-generation Adreno GPU, and uses TSMC’s N3P 3nm process.

This combination ensures high performance, energy efficiency, and advanced AI capabilities.

Q3. How does the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 compare to the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3?

Answer. The Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 offers a 30% performance boost over the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3.

It features higher clock speeds, a larger L3 cache, and an additional medium core, making it a significant upgrade in terms of processing power.

Q4. Which devices are expected to feature the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4?

Answer. The Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 is expected to power flagship devices from major brands like Samsung, Xiaomi, and OnePlus.

For instance, it might be used in the Samsung Galaxy S25 series.

Q5. What about AI and graphics performance in Snapdragon 8 Gen 4?

Answer. The Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 includes enhanced AI capabilities and a next-gen Adreno GPU, which offers faster ray tracing and improved graphics performance.

These advancements make it ideal for gaming and AI-driven applications.

Q6. What new features does the A17 Pro chip bring to the iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max?

Answer. The A17 Pro chip introduces several new features to the iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max, including a 16-core neural engine capable of 35 trillion operations per second, a dedicated USB 3 controller for faster data transfer, and support for ProRes video recording.

Additionally, the chip enhances mobile gaming with console-quality graphics and improved AI capabilities.

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