Snapdragon 8 Elite outshines predecessor by 166% performance increase

Snapdragon 8 Elite also surpassed the performance of ASUS ROG Ally's AMD Radeon 780M GPU
An undated image of a person using Snapdragon 8 Qualcomm’s Elite chipset phone.— Qualcomm
An undated image of a person using Snapdragon 8 Qualcomm’s Elite chipset phone.— Qualcomm 

Snapdragon 8 Qualcomm’s new Elite chipset is the most powerful performance emulation through native Android games. A recent demonstration showcased the chipset's capabilities, running high-performance games smoothly without any lag.

Qualcomm’s Elite chipset Snapdragon 8 emulation software

According to Prosports, a video posted on X by a notable tipster, @cozy_OSS, highlights that Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset, which is paired with advanced emulation software, enables seamless and optimised performance for demanding games and applications.

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Performance comparison

The Snapdragon 8 Elite significantly outperforms its previous versions, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3:

  • Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 achieved 24 FPS.
  • With a 166% performance increase, the Snapdragon 8 Elite reached 64 FPS.
  • Both maintained 100% GPU utilisation, indicating no bottlenecks.

The Snapdragon 8 Elite also surpassed the performance of ASUS ROG Ally's AMD Radeon 780M GPU in 3DMark Steel Nomad Light benchmark tests. It enhances the gaming experience for the gamers that are equipped with phones.

Reportedly, Snapdragon 8 Elite can handle more high-end, demanding games like A Plague Tale: Requiem, which requires high performance to work smoothly without any lag or crashing.

The Snapdragon 8 Elite aims to transform mobile gaming, promising unparalleled experiences through enhanced performance, seamless gameplay, and future-proofing for upcoming high-end titles.