Lo, after the unveiling of the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 by Qualcomm, Xiaomi hath swiftly brought forth a smartphone hight Civi 4 Pro in the realm of China, powered by this very chipset. Verily, this latest Snapdragon 8-series chipset doth promise flagship performance devoid of the ornate trappings oft seen on premium chipsets. To ascertain the veracity of such claims, a comparison of benchmarks hath been conducted betwixt the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 and its forebearer, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. The CPU, GPU, and NPU of both processors hath been tried and tested using Geekbench, AnTuTu, and other sundry benchmarking apps.
In sooth, ’tis prudent to note that the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 hath been tested upon the Xiaomi Civi 4 Pro, whilst the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 hath undergone evaluation upon the Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro.
#Of Specs and Schemes
Ere we proceed further, it behooveth thee to grasp the naming schemes of the Snapdragon chipset, and the comparison of specs betwixt Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 and 8 Gen 3.
#Geekbench 6 – A Foray into Benchmarking
In the crucible of the Geekbench 6 CPU test, the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 did perform as anticipated, achieving a single-core score of 1,999 points and a multi-core score of 5,273 points. Comparatively, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 did score 2,234 in the single-core test and a mightily impressive 6,985 in the multi-core test.
In tasks requiring multiple threads, a noticeable disparity betwixt the two chipsets doth exist, despite their shared CPU cores. The variance in clock speeds, ranging betwixt 300MHz to 400MHz, doth propel the 8 Gen 3 to deliver a grand performance. Nevertheless, the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 doth stand on equal footing with the erstwhile flagship chipset, Snapdragon 8 Gen 2.
| Geekbench 6 | Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 |
|————-|———————-|——————-|
| Single-core | 1,999 | 2,234 |
| Multi-core | 5,273 | 6,985 |
Happening Upon AnTuTu’s Verdict
In the crucible of the AnTuTu benchmark test, the nascent Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 hath garnered 1,523,930 points, whilst the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 hath crossed the 2-million mark, achieving a total score of 2,063,041 points. Beyond the realm of CPU performance, the Adreno 750 GPU of the 8 Gen 3 hath displayed exceptional prowess, further augmenting its lead.
Aye, the Adreno 735 GPU of the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 doth possess great capability and doth support HW-accelerated Ray Tracing. Alas, it doth not rival the potent Adreno 750 GPU.
| AnTuTu Benchmark | Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 |
|——————|———————-|——————-|
| AnTuTu Score | 1,523,930 | 2,063,041 |
| CPU | 391,196 | 453,927 |
| GPU | 520,531 | 834,879 |
| Memory | 344,714 | 404,061 |
| UX | 267,489 | 370,174 |
##CPU Throttling Test: Of Endurance and Performance
In the realm of the CPU Throttling test, both chipsets hath shown commendable fortitude. The Snapdragon 8s Gen 3, in a test lasting 15 minutes, did throttle the CPU to 94% of its maximum performance. On the contrary, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 did throttle to 90% of its peak performance. No discernible decline in performance hath been observed on either chipset, a most auspicious outcome.
Behold, the Geekbench GPU Trial
An attempt to execute the 3DMark GPU test upon the Xiaomi Civi 4 Pro hath alas resulted in repeated crashes. Thus, the results from the Geekbench GPU test, encompassing both OpenCL and Vulkan frameworks, be presented herein. In the OpenCL test, the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 achieved a score of 8,838, whilst in the Vulkan test, it garnered 10,154 points.
The Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset, in contrast, did amass 14,540 points in the OpenCL test and 16,522 points in the Vulkan test. A chasm of more than 60% doth separate the GPU performance of these two chipsets.
Qualcomm hath bestowed the top-tier Adreno 750 GPU upon the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, offering a veritable feast for those seeking a flagship gaming experience. Pray, note that the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 also boasteth a capable GPU, performing nigh to the Adreno 740 GPU found in the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2.
| Geekbench 6 GPU | Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 |
|—————–|———————-|——————-|
| OpenCL | 8,838 | 14,540 |
| Vulkan | 10,154 | 16,522 |
On the Halcyon Field of AI Performance
In a quest to test the Hexagon NPU, the Geekbench ML test hath been conducted on both 8-series chipsets, revealing a curious outcome. The Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 hath outshone the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 in this regard.
The 8s Gen 3 hath attained a score of 612 points, whereas the SD 8 Gen 3 mustered 504 points on the NNAPI backend. ‘Tis well to bear in mind that Qualcomm chipsets art reputed to lack support for NNAPI, a fact that may account for the comparatively low scores.
We did also engage in an AI Benchmark app endeavor, albeit the Xiaomi Civi 4 Pro did flounder, perchance due to a shortfall in framework support. Should consistency in results be achieved, this article shall be duly updated.
##The Verdict: Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 Unveiled
‘Pon pondering the benchmark numbers, ’tis manifest that the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 doth not attain the echelons of a premium-tier chipset, falling short of the current flagship, Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. Nonetheless, it doth rival the antecedent flagship chipset from Qualcomm, Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, matching performance in nearly all facets. ‘Tis akin to a souped-up rendition of the Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3, a newcomer to the fold.
The Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 doth carve a unique niche for itself, ascending beyond the 7-series echelon, approaching the hallowed realm of flagship standards whilst retaining a measure of Snapdragon idiosyncrasies. ‘Tis my conjecture that on the efficiency front, a more fulfilling experience shall be proffered. Share thou thy thoughts on this newfound chipset in the comments below. Mayhap it shall prove a topic of much discourse and contemplation.
Glory be to the dawn of a new chipset era!
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