FPSVersusSnapdragon 8 Elite vs Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
Performance score
By our estimate, Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 beats Snapdragon 8 Elite by 19%.
The score is our own estimate from the specs (cores, threads, clocks, architecture generation), not a benchmark run. 100 = the fastest CPU in our database. A phone without a fan drops its clocks under long load, so in long tasks (hours of gaming, video) it will be slower than the number shows.
Overview
| Snapdragon 8 Elite | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Score (0–100) | 39.82 | 47.21 |
| Ranking position | 4 | 2 |
| Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Manufacturer | Qualcomm | Qualcomm |
| Architecture | Qualcomm Oryon | Qualcomm Oryon |
| Release date | Q4 2024 | Q3 2025 |
Specifications
| Snapdragon 8 Elite | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 8 | 8 |
| Threads | 8 | 8 |
| Core layout | 2× Oryon 4.32 GHz + 6× Oryon 3.53 GHz | 2× Oryon Gen 3 4.6 GHz + 6× Oryon Gen 3 3.62 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.32 GHz | 4.6 GHz |
| Process node | TSMC N3E | TSMC N3P |
| Graphics | Adreno 830 | Adreno 840 |
Memory
| Snapdragon 8 Elite | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Memory type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X |
Pros and cons
Snapdragon 8 Elite
- no notable advantages
Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
- 19% higher overall score
- 20% faster single core
- newer: released in 2025
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Preliminary data: specs are still being checked against the manufacturer's website.
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