We know that Qualcomm has been working on a new mobile processor for some time. The claims that emerged showed that it would rival the Apple Silicon-based M series. New leaks have revealed that the Snapdragon 8cx Gen 4 processor codenamed “Hamoa” performs better than the Apple M2.
Snapdragon 8cx Gen 4 performance tests revealed
Qualcomm is reportedly gearing up for SD 8cx Gen 4. This processor will use Oryon cores from a company called Nuvia to power laptops. According to new reports, the Oryon cores in Snapdragon 8cx Gen 4 managed to overtake the M2 in performance and power efficiency.
The report said it was more successful than the M2 Silicon chip that powers MacBooks and iPads. However, it did not specify which configuration of SD 8cx Gen 4 was tested. Qualcomm is expected to offer models ranging from 8 to 12 cores.
Evan Blass, known for his leaks in the industry, said that the upcoming MediaTek Dimensity 9300 processor overheats.
The 12-core version with 8 high performance + 4 efficient cores is thought to outperform the Apple M2. But performance tests may not be enough for Qualcomm. The new processors are expected to come out later than the Apple M3, and this could lead to the SD 8cx Gen 4 taking a back seat.
Qualcomm will introduce the upcoming Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset. In addition to this model, we could also see new mobile processors with Orion cores. This could give Qualcomm an advantage before the Apple M3.
It is unclear when the new mobile processor will be released. But it will be interesting to see if it can really compete with Arm and Apple M-series processors.
