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Netizens around the world are all in anticipation of the coming Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor. This coming Android flagship smartphone (and tablet) processor will launch in the coming months. Recent reports reveal that this coming processor will launch with two versions using different fabrication nodes.
The first will make its appearance with the TSMC 4nm node, just like last year’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor. Things are going to step up a notch with the version of this coming processor, as it’ll use TSMC’s 3nm node. At the moment, this 3nm node is only in use on smartphones with the iPhone 15 Pro series’ Bionic A17 Pro processor.
After making its appearance on the iPhone 15 Pro series a few days ago, the 3nm process will be arriving on Android devices soon. This coming Snapdragon 3nm processor will launch side by side with the 4nm option in a few weeks. Well, you might already be wondering how Qualcomm intends that these processors will be used on smartphones. This article will help clear some air as to how smartphone manufacturers will be able to use either processor option on their devices.
The coming Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor will launch in two variants offering different performance specifications
Details from recently leaked documents about Qualcomm point out their coming launch will bring two processors. The two processors in question will make use of different nodes, hence bringing different performance. Android devices to use the 3nm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor will perform better than the 4nm options.
However, there might be some concerns as to how users can identify these processors on devices. Will a brand pick the processor type they wish to use on their devices? Or will there be a distinct difference to tell the 3nm and 4nm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processors apart?
There will be a distinct difference between the coming Qualcomm 3nm and 4nm processors. This difference might be in their names, but the leaked document doesn’t give any cues to point this out. However, this isn’t the first time that Qualcomm is launching two processors under the same series.
The Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 and 8+ Gen 1 is a clear example to prove this point. Qualcomm might also do something similar to this to help users tell both processors apart, hence giving users a clearer idea of what they are getting. A major area in which users will be able to tell both processors apart will be their performance during usage.
The option with the 3nm node will boast a better performance than the 4nm option. These processors from Qualcomm will hit the launch stage come October 24, which is a few weeks away. Once available, a ton of Android devices will start making use of the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chips on their smartphones.