Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, launched in October 2023, is equipped with an octa-core structure and comes in three versions: overclocked, regular, and underclocked. Now, the US-based chipmaker has quietly introduced two new variants of the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 — and they differ significantly from the existing models.
Snapdragon 8 Gen 3’s six-core versions incoming
Unlike the standard 8-core architecture, these new variants feature a 6-core CPU configuration. They carry part numbers SM8650-Q-AA and SM8650-Q-AB. While Qualcomm’s updated official product page does not provide complete core details, it now states, “Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Mobile Platform also available in 3.0GHz or 3.3GHz CPU version.”
A recent Geekbench listing revealed that an upcoming Lenovo tablet (model number LTB710FU) is powered by one of these new Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 variants. Although the listing doesn’t explicitly name the chip, the mention of the code name “Pineapple” — previously associated with the SD8G3 — confirms its identity.
What’s more interesting is the core layout revealed in the benchmark listing. It shows a six-core configuration comprising one core clocked at 3.30GHz, four performance cores at 2.96GHz, and one efficiency core at 2.27GHz, paired with the Adreno 750 GPU. This setup is believed to correspond to the SM8650-Q-AB variant.
As for the SM8650-Q-AA, its exact CPU cluster setup remains unclear, but it is likely another 6-core version, possibly clocked at up to 3.0GHz, based on Qualcomm’s updated specifications.
Existing Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 variants:
- SM8650-AC (Overclocked – 3.39GHz): Powers devices like the Galaxy S24 series and certain ZTE/Nubia phones.
- SM8650-AB (Regular – 3.3GHz): Found in most flagship smartphones.
- SM8650-AA (Underclocked – 3.05GHz): Used in models such as the Honor 300 Ultra and Honor 400 Pro.
At present, it’s unclear which devices will adopt these new six-core Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 variants. More information is expected to surface in the coming weeks.
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