Snapdragon 8 Series
Snapdragon 888 (Super Dragon)
Release Date: December 2, 2020, Qualcomm, USA
Process Technology: Samsung 5nm
CPU Architecture: 1×Cortex-X1 (2.84GHz) + 3×Cortex-A78 (2.42GHz) + 4×Cortex-A55 (1.8GHz), Qualcomm, USA
Cache Configuration: L3 Cache 4MB, System Cache 3MB
GPU: Adreno 660 (Frequency 840MHz), Qualcomm, USA
Memory Support: LPDDR5-3200
5G Support: Integrated X60 Modem (Downlink 7.5Gbps), Qualcomm, USA
Snapdragon 870 (Ice Dragon)
Release Date: January 2021
Process Technology: TSMC 7nm
CPU Architecture: 1×Cortex-A77 (3.2GHz) + 3×Cortex-A77 (2.42GHz) + 4×Cortex-A55 (1.8GHz)
Cache Configuration: L3 Cache 4MB
GPU: Adreno 650 (Frequency 587MHz)
Memory Support: LPDDR5-3200
5G Support: External X55 Modem (Downlink 7.5Gbps)
Snapdragon 8 Gen1 (Fire Dragon)
Release Date: December 2021
Process Technology: Samsung 4nm
CPU Architecture: 1×Cortex-X2 (3.0GHz) + 3×Cortex-A710 (2.5GHz) + 4×Cortex-A510 (1.8GHz)
Cache Configuration: L3 Cache 8MB, System Cache 4MB
GPU: Adreno 730 (Frequency Not Disclosed)
Memory Support: LPDDR5-3200
5G Support: Integrated X65 Modem (Downlink 10Gbps)
Snapdragon 8+ Gen1 (Ice Ice Dragon)
Release Date: May 2022
Process Technology: TSMC 4nm
CPU Architecture: 1×Cortex-X2 (3.2GHz) + 3×Cortex-A710 (2.75GHz) + 4×Cortex-A510 (2.0GHz)
Cache Configuration: L3 Cache 8MB, System Cache 4MB
GPU: Adreno 730 (Frequency Increased by 10%)
Memory Support: LPDDR5-3600
5G Support: Integrated X65 Modem (Downlink 10Gbps)
Snapdragon 8 Gen2 (Ice Ice Dragon, Doubled Cache)
Release Date: November 16, 2022
Process Technology: TSMC 4nm
CPU Architecture: 1×Cortex-X3 (3.2GHz) + 2×Cortex-A715 (2.8GHz) + 2×Cortex-A710 (2.8GHz) + 3×Cortex-A510 (2.0GHz)
Cache Configuration: L3 Cache 8MB, System Cache 6MB
GPU: Adreno 740 (680MHz)
Memory Support: LPDDR5X-4266
5G Support: Integrated X70 Modem (Downlink 10Gbps)
Third Generation Snapdragon 8s (Decent Efficiency, Reduced Cache, Increased Frequency)
Release Date: March 2024
Process Technology: TSMC 4nm
CPU Architecture: 1×Cortex-X4 (Super Core) + 4×Cortex-A720 (Big Core) + 3×Cortex-A520 (Small Core)
Core Frequency: 3.0GHz (X4) + 2.8GHz (A720) + 2.0GHz (A520)
Cache Configuration: L3 Cache 8MB, System Cache 6MB
GPU: Adreno 7xx Series (Inherits Snapdragon 8 Gen2 Architecture)
Power Consumption: Typical TDP Approximately 6.5W, Efficiency Better than Competitors in the Same Class
Benchmark: Geekbench 6 Multi-core Performance Leads Competitors by 20%, AnTuTu Comprehensive Score Approximately 1.6 Million
Snapdragon 8 Gen3 (Ice Ice Dragon, Very Powerful)
Release Date: October 2023
Process Technology: TSMC 4nm
CPU Architecture: 1×Cortex-X4 (3.3GHz) + 5×Cortex-A720 (3.2GHz) + 2×Cortex-A520 (2.3GHz)
Cache Configuration: L3 Cache 10MB, System Cache 8MB
GPU: Adreno 750 (Frequency Not Disclosed)
Memory Support: LPDDR5X-4800
5G Support: Integrated X70 Modem (Downlink 10Gbps)
Snapdragon 8 Gen4 (Elite) (Most Powerful Ice Dragon, Unprecedented High Frequency)
Release Date: October 2024
Process Technology: TSMC 3nm
CPU Architecture: 2×Oryon (4.32GHz) + 6×Oryon (4.32GHz)
Cache Configuration: L3 Cache 16MB, System Cache 10MB
GPU: Adreno 830 (1100MHz)
Memory Support: LPDDR5X-6400
5G Support: Integrated X75 Modem (Downlink 10Gbps)
Fourth Generation Snapdragon 8s (Very Strong Performance, Precise Execution)
Release Date: April 2025
Process Technology: TSMC 3nm
CPU Architecture: 1×Cortex-X4 (Super Core) + 7×Cortex-A720 (Big Core)
Core Frequency: 3.21GHz (X4) + 2.8GHz (A720)
Cache Configuration: L3 Cache 12MB, System Cache 8MB
GPU: Adreno 825 (Frequency Not Disclosed)
Power Consumption: 15% Efficiency Improvement Compared to Third Generation Snapdragon 8s, 1-2 Hours Extended Battery Life in 4500mAh Battery Scenarios
Benchmark: AnTuTu Comprehensive Score Leads Competitors in Light Flagship by 25%, CPU Single-threaded Performance Leads by 34%
Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 (Predicted)
Release Date: November 2025 (Expected)
Process Technology: TSMC 3nm (N3P)
CPU Architecture: 8×Oryon v2 (2×4.61GHz Super Cores + 6×3.63GHz Performance Cores)
Cache Configuration: L3 Cache 16MB, System Cache 10MB
GPU: Adreno 840 (1200MHz)
Memory Support: LPDDR5X-8533
5G Support: Integrated X85 5G Modem (Downlink 10Gbps)
Notes
Cache Configuration: L1/L2 Cache for Some Models Not Disclosed, Data in the Table is Based on Known Information or Industry Estimates.
Frequency Parameters: GPU Frequency Only Clearly Specified for Some Models, Undisclosed Frequencies are Data Not Released by Qualcomm.
Power Consumption: TDP (Thermal Design Power) Varies by Testing Scenarios and Cooling Solutions, Data in the Table is Typical Values.
Release Date: Some Unreleased Models (e.g., Snapdragon 8 Gen 5) are Estimated Times, Subject to Qualcomm’s Official Announcements.
Snapdragon 7 Series
Snapdragon 778G
Release Date: May 19, 2021, Qualcomm, USA
Process Technology: TSMC 6nm
CPU Architecture: 1×Cortex-A78 (2.4GHz) + 3×Cortex-A78 (2.2GHz) + 4×Cortex-A55 (1.9GHz)
Cache Configuration: L2 Cache 2MB, L3 Cache 2MB
GPU: Adreno 642L (490MHz)
Memory Support: LPDDR5-3200
5G Support: Integrated X53 Modem (Downlink 3.7Gbps), Qualcomm, USA
Snapdragon 7 Gen1
Release Date: May 2022
Process Technology: Samsung 4nm
CPU Architecture: 1×Cortex-A710 (2.4GHz) + 3×Cortex-A710 (2.36GHz) + 4×Cortex-A510 (1.8GHz)
Cache Configuration: L2 Cache 3MB, L3 Cache 6MB
GPU: Adreno 644 (660MHz)
Memory Support: LPDDR5-3200
5G Support: Integrated X62 Modem (Downlink 4.4Gbps)
Snapdragon 7+ Gen2
Release Date: March 2023
Process Technology: TSMC 4nm
CPU Architecture: 1×Cortex-X2 (2.91GHz) + 3×Cortex-A710 (2.49GHz) + 4×Cortex-A510 (1.8GHz)
Cache Configuration: L3 Cache 8MB
GPU: Adreno 725 (Frequency Not Disclosed)
Memory Support: LPDDR5-3600
5G Support: Integrated X62 Modem (Downlink 2.9Gbps)
Snapdragon 7s Gen 2
Release Date: September 2023
Process Technology: Samsung 4nm
CPU Architecture: 8×Cortex-A78/A55 (4×2.4GHz A78 + 4×1.95GHz A55)
Cache Configuration: L3 Cache 8MB
GPU: Adreno 710 (Frequency 940MHz)
Memory Support: LPDDR5-3200
5G Support: Integrated X62 5G Modem (Downlink 2.9Gbps)
Snapdragon 7 Gen3
Release Date: November 16, 2023, Qualcomm, USA
Process Technology: TSMC 4nm
CPU Architecture: 4× Performance Cores (2.63GHz) + 4× Efficiency Cores (1.8GHz), Qualcomm, USA
Cache Configuration: L3 Cache 4MB
GPU: Adreno 725 (Frequency Not Disclosed)
Memory Support: LPDDR5-6400
5G Support: Integrated X63 Modem (Downlink 5Gbps), Qualcomm
Snapdragon 7s Gen2
Release Date: September 2023
Process Technology: Samsung 4nm
CPU Architecture: 4×Cortex-A78 (2.4GHz) + 4×Cortex-A55 (1.95GHz)
Cache Configuration: L3 Cache 8MB
GPU: Adreno 710 (940MHz)
Memory Support: LPDDR5-3200
5G Support: Integrated X62 Modem (Downlink 2.9Gbps)
Fourth Generation Snapdragon 7 (7 Gen4)
Release Date: May 2025
Process Technology: TSMC 4nm
CPU Architecture: 1×Cortex-A720 (2.8GHz) + 4×Cortex-A720 (2.4GHz) + 3×Cortex-A520 (1.84GHz)
Cache Configuration: L3 Cache 8MB
GPU: Adreno 725 (Frequency Not Disclosed)
Memory Support: LPDDR5-3600
5G Support: Integrated X63 Modem (Downlink 4.2Gbps)
Snapdragon 6 Series
Snapdragon 695
Release Date: October 2021
Process Technology: 6nm
CPU Architecture: 2×Cortex-A78 (2.2GHz) + 6×Cortex-A55 (1.7GHz)
Cache Configuration: L3 Cache 4MB
GPU: Adreno 619 (Frequency Not Disclosed)
Memory Support: LPDDR4X-3733
5G Support: Integrated X51 Modem (Downlink 3.7Gbps)
Snapdragon 6 Gen1
Release Date: September 2022
Process Technology: Samsung 4nm
CPU Architecture: 4×Cortex-A78 (2.2GHz) + 4×Cortex-A55 (1.8GHz)
Cache Configuration: L3 Cache 4MB
GPU: Adreno 710 (Frequency Not Disclosed)
Memory Support: LPDDR5-3200
5G Support: Integrated X62 Modem (Downlink 2.9Gbps)
Snapdragon 6 Gen2
Release Date: May 3, 2023
Process Technology: Samsung 4nm
CPU Architecture: 4×Cortex-A78 (2.4GHz) + 4×Cortex-A55 (1.8GHz)
Cache Configuration: L3 Cache 4MB (Speculated)
GPU: Adreno 710 (Frequency Not Disclosed)
Memory Support: LPDDR5-3200
5G Support: Integrated X62 Modem (Downlink 2.9Gbps)
Snapdragon 6 Gen3
Release Date: September 2024
Process Technology: Samsung 4nm
CPU Architecture: 4×Cortex-A78 (2.4GHz) + 4×Cortex-A55 (1.8GHz)
Cache Configuration: L3 Cache 6MB (Speculated)
GPU: Adreno 710 (Frequency Not Disclosed)
Memory Support: LPDDR5-3200
5G Support: Integrated X62 Modem (Downlink 2.9Gbps)
Fourth Generation Snapdragon 6 (6 Gen4)
Release Date: February 2025
Process Technology: TSMC 4nm
CPU Architecture: 1×Cortex-A720 (2.3GHz) + 3×Cortex-A720 (2.2GHz) + 4×Cortex-A520 (1.8GHz)
Cache Configuration: L3 Cache 6MB
GPU: Adreno 715 (Frequency Not Disclosed)
Memory Support: LPDDR5-3200
5G Support: Integrated X63 Modem (Downlink 4.2Gbps)
Notes:
Cache Configuration: L1/L2 Cache for Some Models Not Disclosed, Data in the Table is Based on Known Information or Industry Estimates. For example, Snapdragon 778G has L2 Cache of 2MB and L3 Cache of 2MB.
Frequency Parameters: GPU Frequency Only Clearly Specified for Some Models (e.g., Adreno 740 of Snapdragon 8 Gen2 is 680MHz), Undisclosed Frequencies are Data Not Released by Qualcomm.
Process Technology: Samsung 4nm Process Generally Shows Weaker Efficiency Compared to TSMC 4nm (e.g., Snapdragon 7 Gen1 vs Snapdragon 7+ Gen2).
5G Support: Modem Performance Varies Significantly, e.g., Snapdragon 8 Gen2’s X70 Supports 5G AI Optimization, Reducing Latency by 20%.
Release Date: Unreleased Models (e.g., Snapdragon 8 Gen5) are Estimated Times, Subject to Qualcomm’s Official Announcements.