QualcommReleased 2024
Snapdragon 8s Gen 3
The Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 lands as a entry-level mobile chipset, built around 3 GHz.
35/100
3 GHzAdreno 73530 TOPSHexagon NPUWi-Fi 7Qualcomm
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Why we rate it
- 5G
- Above-average efficiency cores
- Above-average max download
- Below-average performance cores
Score profile
Scored against the mobile chipsets classWhere the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Compute
Total cores8
Performance cores1
Efficiency cores7
Max clock3 GHz
Process4 nm
GPU
GPUAdreno 735
GPU max clock800 MHz
AI / NPU
NPUHexagon NPU
AI performance30
Connectivity
5GYes
Max download7900
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7
Identity
ManufacturerQualcomm
Release year2024
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Highlighted cell = better in that rowSnapdragon 8s Gen 3 vs Google Google Tensor G4
Snapdragon 8s Gen 3Google Tensor G4
| QualcommSnapdragon 8s Gen 3This page | GoogleGoogle Tensor G4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 35 /100 | 35 /100 |
| Max clock | 3 GHz | 3.1 GHzBetter |
| Cores | 8 | 8 |
| Process | 4 nm | 4 nm |
| AI tops | 30Better | 14 |
| GPU | Adreno 735 | Mali G715 |
Who it's for
Is the Snapdragon 8s 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 8s Gen 3 worth it?
It depends on what you need. It scores 35/100 against other mobile chipsets, a entry-level result where the class average is around 47.
What stands out on the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3?
Its 5g stands out, a genuinely useful feature if your setup calls for it.
How does it compare to the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3?
The Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 scores 43/100 versus this one at 35/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.
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