Qualcomm Launches Snapdragon 8 Elite Chip

Qualcomm has introduced its latest Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset.

The chipset features acustom-built Qualcomm Oryon CPU that offers 45% boost in performance and 44% improved power efficiency compared to previous models.

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The Snapdragon 8 Elite is designed for advanced AI capabilities with its Qualcomm Hexagon NPU, delivering a 45% improvement in AI performance. It powers AI-driven photography with features like 4K semantic segmentation, video object eraser, and real-time lighting adjustments.

Additionally, Qualcomm’s new modem system, the Snapdragon X80, supports multi-gigabit 5G speeds, and the AI-optimized FastConnect 7900 enhances Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth connectivity.

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Users can also enjoy audio with Snapdragon Sound, offering up to 24-bit streaming and whole-building audio coverage via Wi-Fi 7.

The Adreno GPU also sees a 40% improvement in both performance and efficiency, alongside Unreal Engine 5 support for enhanced mobile gaming experiences.

Snapdragon 8 Elite Specs

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  • Artificial Intelligence: Qualcomm AI Engine
  • 5G Modem-RF System: Snapdragon X80 5G Modem-RF System
  • Wi-Fi Generation: Wi-Fi 7
  • Bluetooth Features: Bluetooth 6.0
  • CPU: Qualcomm Oryon CPU
  • Camera: Qualcomm Spectra Image Signal Processor (AI ISP, Triple 18-bit ISPs)
    • AI-based face detection
  • Video capture HDR formats: HDR10+, HDR10, HLG, Dolby Vision
    • 8K HDR video playback @ 60 FPS
    • 4K video capture @ 120 FPS
  • Audio: Snapdragon Sound Technology Suite
  • Display:
    • 4K @ 60 Hz
    • QHD+ @ 240 Hz
  • Memory: LP-DDR5x memory, up to 5.3GHz
  • Memory Density: Up to 24 GB

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