Qualcomm’s upcoming Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 is expected to be a major step forward in mobile chip performance. According to recent leaks, the chip will be built using TSMC’s advanced 3nm N3P process, offering better power efficiency and improved thermal management compared to the previous N3E process. The chipset is also expected to support both LPDDR6 and LPDDR5X RAM, making it versatile for upcoming smartphones.
One of the biggest upgrades is in performance. Reports suggest a 30% improvement, thanks to a new CPU architecture featuring second-generation Oryon cores in a 2+6 configuration—two prime cores and six performance cores. The GPU is also getting a boost, with the Adreno 840 expected to run at 1.35GHz, compared to 1.1GHz on the Adreno 830 in the current generation. Additionally, the new GPU will feature 16MB cache per compute unit, totaling 32MB of L2 cache—an increase from 24MB, which should result in smoother multitasking and better gaming performance.
Benchmark scores reinforce these claims. The Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 has reportedly scored 4,000 in single-core and 13,000 in multi-core tests on Geekbench. AnTuTu scores are said to reach as high as 3.8 million. These figures suggest a noticeable jump over the Snapdragon 8 Elite, which powers current flagship phones like the OnePlus 13 and Galaxy S25 Ultra.
The chip is expected to be officially unveiled later this year at Qualcomm’s Snapdragon Summit. While final performance details will be confirmed at launch, current leaks point toward Qualcomm’s most powerful mobile processor to date.
