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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3: specs comparison
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 came out in 2022 (Cortex-X3 + A715 + A710 + A510, TSMC 4 nm), Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 in 2023 (Cortex-X4 + A720 + A520, TSMC 4 nm). Same core and thread count: 8/8. Max clock: 3.2 GHz vs 3.3 GHz. Memory: LPDDR5X-4200 on Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, LPDDR5X-4800 on Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. Graphics: Adreno 740 and Adreno 750.
In short. The table below is built from the official spec sheets. Green marks the best value in a row. This is not a benchmark: check tests in the games and apps you use.
| Spec | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 8 cores · phone · 2022 Spec sheet → | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 8 cores · phone · 2023 Spec sheet → |
|---|---|---|
| Device type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release year | 2022 | 2023 |
| Architecture | Cortex-X3 + A715 + A710 + A510 | Cortex-X4 + A720 + A520 |
| Cores | 8 (1 + 4 + 3) | 8 (1 + 5 + 2) |
| Threads | 8 | 8 |
| Max clock GHz | 3.2GHz | 3.3GHz |
| Process node | TSMC 4 nm | TSMC 4 nm |
| Socket | SoC (soldered) | SoC (soldered) |
| Memory | LPDDR5X-4200 | LPDDR5X-4800 |
| Integrated graphics | Adreno 740 | Adreno 750 |
How to use it
- Compare cores and threads — they matter most for video editing, 3D and multitasking.
- For gaming, clock speed and L3 cache matter more — especially on AMD X3D chips.
- Check the socket and supported memory: will the CPU fit your board.
- To add a third processor, press “Change models or add a third”.
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Where the data comes from
Specs follow the official vendor spec sheets: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3.
FAQ
Which is better — Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 or Snapdragon 8 Gen 3?
It depends on what you do. By the specs: Core and thread counts are equal; Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 is newer. There are no benchmarks in the table — check tests in the games and apps you need.
How many cores and threads do Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 and Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 have?
Snapdragon 8 Gen 2: 8 (1 + 4 + 3) cores, 8 threads. Snapdragon 8 Gen 3: 8 (1 + 5 + 2) cores, 8 threads.
Do Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 and Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 fit the same motherboard?
No: Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 / Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 is soldered to the laptop or phone board and can’t be replaced on its own. You choose it together with the device.
Which processor is more power-efficient — Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 or Snapdragon 8 Gen 3?
Qualcomm doesn’t publish TDP for this model, so there is no spec-sheet comparison. Real power draw depends on the device the chip is in.
Can I add a third processor?
Yes. Open the interactive comparison — the pair is already selected, you can add two more models and share the link.
Where do the specs come from?
From the official Intel, AMD, Apple, Qualcomm and MediaTek spec sheets — each model in the table header links to its vendor page. If a vendor doesn’t publish a figure, it isn’t in the table.
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