QualcommReleased 2024
Snapdragon 8 Elite
A strong mobile chipset for PC builders, leading with 4.32 GHz.
71/100
4.32 GHzAdreno 83080 TOPSHexagon NPUWi-Fi 7Qualcomm
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Why we rate it
- 5G
- Above-average performance cores
- Above-average max clock
- Spec-sheet rated, not bench-tested
Score profile
Scored against the mobile chipsets classWhere the Snapdragon 8 Elite wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Compute
Total cores8
Performance cores2
Efficiency cores6
Max clock4.32 GHz
Process3 nm
GPU
GPUAdreno 830
GPU max clock1100 MHz
AI / NPU
NPUHexagon NPU
AI performance80
Connectivity
5GYes
Max download10000
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7
Identity
ManufacturerQualcomm
Release year2024
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Highlighted cell = better in that rowSnapdragon 8 Elite vs MediaTek Dimensity 9400
Snapdragon 8 EliteDimensity 9400
| QualcommSnapdragon 8 EliteThis page | MediaTekDimensity 9400 | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 71 /100Better | 63 /100 |
| Max clock | 4.32 GHzBetter | 3.62 GHz |
| Cores | 8 | 8 |
| Process | 3 nm | 3 nm |
| AI tops | 80Better | 75 |
| GPU | Adreno 830 | Immortalis G925 |
Who it's for
Is the Snapdragon 8 Elite right for you?
Buy it if
Made for PC builders
PC builders who want a mobile chipset that delivers without fuss, and this one fits.
Skip it if
Skip it if
You need flagship-tier performance, in which case a higher-tier mobile chipset is the better call.
Performance builder
Chasing frames and headroom in a high-end rig.
good
Mainstream builder
Wants strong value in a balanced build.
good
Budget builder
Stretching every pound in an entry rig.
okay
Common questions
Before you buy
Is the Snapdragon 8 Elite worth it?
For most buyers, yes. It scores 71/100 against other mobile chipsets, a strong result where the class average is around 47.
What stands out on the Snapdragon 8 Elite?
Its 5g stands out, a genuinely useful feature if your setup calls for it.
How does it compare to the Dimensity 9400?
The Dimensity 9400 scores 63/100 versus this one at 71/100, so this is the stronger pick on the spec sheet.
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