Qualcomm has already confirmed that its next-generation Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 processor will launch in October. While we’ve previously only heard about its performance through various leaks and reports, things are changing now.
The Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 has finally made its entry on the Geekbench platform. Although this listing is likely not from the final production version of the chip—as it’s labeled as a “Manufacturer Model”—the scores suggest the SoC will deliver strong single-core and multi-core performance.
In the benchmark, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 scored 2884 points in the single-core test, putting it close to Apple’s A17 Pro, which scores around 2915 points on average.
However, it’s the multi-core performance that truly stands out. The SoC scored 8840 points in the multi-core test — well above the A17 Pro’s average score of about 7,300 points. [ Note: The average single and multi-core score of A17 Pro are taken from NoteBookCheck.]
As we know, Qualcomm is adopting a new architecture for the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4. Instead of the standard Arm cores, the chip will use a custom Oryon CPU design, similar to what Qualcomm used in the Snapdragon X-series for PCs.
This shift in core design is expected to offer a significant performance boost and early Geekbench results are already showing signs of this improvement.
The benchmark also reveals details about the core architecture of the Snapdragon 8 Gen4. The SoC features an octa-core structure with six base cores and two high-performance cores. The base cores are clocked at 2.78GHz, while the performance cores run at an impressive 4.09GHz.
While the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 is set to be the top Android SoC in 2025, its advancements will come at a cost. According to analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 will be 25-30% more expensive compared to the current flagship, the 8 Gen 3. This increased chip cost will inevitably lead to higher prices for flagship smartphones in 2025.
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