QualcommReleased 2023
Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
A entry-level pick in the mobile chipsets line-up, with 3.3 GHz up front.
43/100
3.3 GHzAdreno 75045 TOPSHexagon NPUWi-Fi 7Qualcomm
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Why we rate it
- 5G
- Above-average efficiency cores
- Above-average ai performance
- Below-average performance cores
Score profile
Scored against the mobile chipsets classWhere the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Compute
Total cores8
Performance cores1
Efficiency cores7
Max clock3.3 GHz
Process4 nm
GPU
GPUAdreno 750
GPU max clock1000 MHz
AI / NPU
NPUHexagon NPU
AI performance45
Connectivity
5GYes
Max download10000
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7
Identity
ManufacturerQualcomm
Release year2023
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Highlighted cell = better in that rowSnapdragon 8 Gen 3 vs MediaTek Dimensity 8300
Snapdragon 8 Gen 3Dimensity 8300
| QualcommSnapdragon 8 Gen 3This page | MediaTekDimensity 8300 | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 43 /100 | 45 /100Better |
| Max clock | 3.3 GHz | 3.35 GHzBetter |
| Cores | 8 | 8 |
| Process | 4 nm | 4 nm |
| AI tops | 45Better | 22 |
| GPU | Adreno 750 | Mali G615 MC6 |
Who it's for
Is the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 right for you?
Buy it if
Buyers on a budget
Anyone who needs a dependable mobile chipset for the essentials without overspending.
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.
okay
Mainstream builder
Wants strong value in a balanced build.
good
Budget builder
Stretching every pound in an entry rig.
good
Common questions
Before you buy
Is the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 worth it?
It depends on what you need. It scores 43/100 against other mobile chipsets, a entry-level result where the class average is around 47.
What stands out on the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3?
Its 5g stands out, a genuinely useful feature if your setup calls for it.
How does it compare to the Dimensity 8300?
The Dimensity 8300 scores 45/100 versus this one at 43/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.
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