After the release of the first news regarding the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 Plus processor, we could not fail to mention the second generation. Despite Qualcomm plans, as we know, to launch a top-of-the-range processor per year, the first information on Snapdragon 8 Gen2 they got there from Chinese sources. So let's see what's cooking and how powerful the second generation Qualcomm processor will be for smartphones.
The first key specifications of the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor emerge on the net. The SoC will be built by TSMC and not by Samsung. Ready for raw power?
Qualcomm will reportedly release its flagship Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC before the end of the year, according to the verified insider Digital Chat Station. Despite this, we will only see the first smartphones starting from 2023. Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 has model number SM8550 while 8 Gen 1 has model number SM8450. One of the first things we know about the new processor is that it will be manufactured by TSMC.
According to reports, Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 will continue to use thethree cluster architecture "1 + 3 + 4". The central processor consists of a super-core, three productive and four energy-efficient cores. Furthermore, theARM Cortex can act as a supercore.
Qualcomm had previously announced a modem 5G new generation called Snapdragon X70, which will be integrated into the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. The X70 modem is said to support peak download speeds of 10Gbps over 5G networks and will also provide new advanced features. Obviously, this processor will be used by the top of the range Samsung, Oppo, Xiaomi, live, iQOO, Redmi, realme, OnePlus and other brands next year.
