# Qualcomm Launches Snapdragon 8 Elite Chip, Bringing Laptop-Level Power to Smartphones! 📱

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**Created:** [October 23, 2024, 5:07am UTC](https://onehack.st/t/qualcomm-launches-snapdragon-8-elite-chip-bringing-laptop-level-power-to-smartphones/294283 "2024-10-23T05:07:28Z")\
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**Summary:**

1. **New Chip Release**  
Qualcomm has unveiled the **Snapdragon 8 Elite** , featuring an enhanced version of the **Oryon CPU architecture** , originally used in Windows PCs.

2. **Performance Improvements**  
This new chip boasts **clock speeds up to 4.32 GHz** , promising a **45% performance increase** over the previous Snapdragon 8 Gen 3.

3. **CPU Configuration**  
The 8 Elite utilizes two **“Prime” cores** for high-speed tasks and six **“Performance” cores** that peak at **3.53 GHz** , optimizing power and performance.

4. **Enhanced Graphics and Connectivity**  
It includes the **Adreno 830 GPU** for a **40% performance boost** and features the upgraded **Snapdragon X80 5G modem** , supporting faster download speeds.

5. **AI Integration**  
The chip’s **AI image signal processor** enhances photos by recognizing various elements and is supported by a **45% faster neural processing unit (NPU)**.

**Read more at:** [Ars Technica](https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2024/10/qualcomm-brings-laptop-class-cpu-cores-to-phones-with-snapdragon-8-elite/) | [Qualcomm](https://www.qualcomm.com/products/mobile/snapdragon/smartphones/snapdragon-8-series-mobile-platforms/snapdragon-8-elite-mobile-platform)