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Qualcomm

Snapdragon 8s Gen 3

8 • 8 • 3 GHz • BGA (SoC)

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8Core
8Thread
3 GHzBoost
BGA (SoC)Socket
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Snapdragon 8s Gen 3
CONSIDER
  • No real owner data yet — the verdict stays cautious
Great choice if these matter:
  • Gaming
  • Daily Use
  • Value for Money
Watch out for:
  • Roughly 20-30% behind the full Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 in GPU throughput.
  • The 's' naming invites confusion — this is not the flagship 8 Gen 3.
Regret riskLOWlimited data
Main risks
  • Roughly 20-30% behind the full Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 in GPU throughput.
  • The 's' naming invites confusion — this is not the flagship 8 Gen 3.
  • Qualcomm does not publish detailed cache or TDP figures.
The risk level is computed from the release date, verified weaknesses and real owner reports. The confidence score only appears once real owner data exists.
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Core Structure

How many cores does the processor have?

Manufacturer's official core and architecture information.

CORE STRUCTURE

The structure decisive in multi-core tasks.

8 Core

8-core — Total Cores · 8 Thread — Concurrent Threads · 1 Performance — High-performance core · 3 Efficiency — Low-power core · Cortex-X4 / A720 / A520 — Core architecture

8-core8 Thread1 Performance3 EfficiencyCortex-X4 / A720 / A520
8-coreTotal Cores
8 ThreadConcurrent Threads
1 PerformanceHigh-performance core
3 EfficiencyLow-power core
Cortex-X4 / A720 / A520Core architecture
Frequency

How fast does it work?

Manufacturer's official frequency values.

FREQUENCY

Value that determines single-core performance.

3 GHz Boost

3 GHz — Maximum boost frequency · 2.8 GHz — Efficiency core frequency

3 GHz2.8 GHz
3 GHzMaximum boost frequency
2.8 GHzEfficiency core frequency
Power and Cooling

How much power does it draw?

Official power values that determine cooling needs.

POWER AND COOLING

These values determine the cooling budget.

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Device dependent — Cooling solution

Device dependent
Device dependentCooling solution
Who Is It For?

Where does it stand out?

A quick usage guide built from the product's specs and the editorial summary.

Gaming

A high refresh-rate screen and sustained performance give it an edge in mobile gaming.

Great fit
Daily Use

Smoothness, battery, and camera balance stand out in everyday use.

Great fit
Value for Money

Strong price-to-performance for the hardware it offers.

Great fit
Editorial Analysis

Strengths and points to consider

Compiled by the Kacbu editorial team from spec sheets, independent press reviews and reported user feedback.

Strengths based on the specs
A genuine Cortex-X4 prime core, the same architecture the full 8 Gen 3 leads with.
Adreno 735 keeps hardware ray tracing, unusual below the flagship tier.
Runs on TSMC's proven 4nm process with LPDDR5X memory.
Supports the flagship generation's camera and on-device AI features.
Became the go-to chip for value flagships like the Nord and Poco F series.
Things to consider
Roughly 20-30% behind the full Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 in GPU throughput.
The 's' naming invites confusion — this is not the flagship 8 Gen 3.
Qualcomm does not publish detailed cache or TDP figures.
Historical Product Info

Official launch details

Instead of tracking today's retail price, Kacbu keeps the product's official launch information as a reference.

AnnouncedMarch 18, 2024

The manufacturer's official announcement date.

Design🇺🇸 United States
Manufacturing🇹🇼 Taiwan

Qualcomm is headquartered in the US and designs the chip there; it does not fabricate it itself — the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 is produced on TSMC's 4nm process at its plants in Taiwan.

This is not the current retail price — it shows the product's historical, official launch information.
Specifications

Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 specifications

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General

Family
Snapdragon 8s
Segment
Mobile upper-midrange SoC
Release Year
2024
Manufacturer
Qualcomm

Core Structure

Cores
8
Threads
8
Architecture
Cortex-X4 / A720 / A520
Efficiency Cores
3
Performance Cores
1

Frequency

Boost Clock
3 GHz
Efficiency Clock
2.8 GHz

Cache

Cache Note
Qualcomm does not publish cache sizes in detail

Memory

Memory Type
LPDDR5X

Graphics Unit

Ray Tracing
Yes
Integrated Graphics
Adreno 735

Power

Cooling Solution
Device dependent

Platform

Socket
BGA (SoC)
Process
TSMC 4nm
Lithography
4 nm
FAQ

The most common questions about this product

What the numbers on the spec sheet actually mean in day-to-day use.

Should you buy the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3?
The Kacbu decision box currently says CONSIDER for the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3: the specs hold up, but there are not yet enough real owner reports to strengthen the call. Pros, cautions and alternatives are in the decision box at the top of this page.
How is it different from the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3?
It keeps the same core architectures but trims the configuration: one X4 at 3.0 GHz instead of 3.3, fewer big cores, and the smaller Adreno 735 GPU. Everyday speed feels close; sustained gaming and camera throughput show the gap.
Is it better than the Snapdragon 7 series?
Clearly. The 8s Gen 3 carries a real Cortex-X4 prime core and flagship features like ray tracing that the 7-series chips of its generation lack — it sits between the 7 Gen 3 and the true flagship 8 Gen 3.
Which phones use the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3?
2024-2025 value flagships. Every phone in this catalogue that carries it is listed on this page, so you can compare them directly.
Q&A

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ManufacturerQualcomm12 more productsSegmentMobile upper-midrange SoC4 more productsCores831 more productsThreads828 more productsBoost Clock3 GHzThis is the only product using itMemory TypeLPDDR5X8 more productsIntegrated GraphicsAdreno 735This is the only product using itSocketBGA (SoC)33 more productsLithography4 nm20 more products
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