The new Gen 3 chipset is anticipated to have a new configuration as well. The chipset, which has the codename Lanai and the internal model number SM8650, is most likely to have a 1 5 2 core configuration. The report suggested that this new setup could increase energy efficiency by 20%.
According to a report from last month, the majority of Qualcomm’s upcoming Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipsets will be produced by Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC). To lower production costs, the chipsets are anticipated to come from both Samsung and TSMC. Because of its 3nm process’s high yield rate of 80%, TSMC will probably manufacture the majority of chipsets.
Shortly after the launch event for the Galaxy S23 series earlier this month, we learned that the S23’s custom Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chip, dubbed the Galaxy Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, could be the Plus model. This of course raises the inevitable question of whether Qualcomm will skip the release of the official Plus version of its latest chip. A new rumor suggests that Qualcomm may indeed be moving to the next generation, and it may come sooner than expected.
According to a well-known leak on Weibo (spotted by Chinese outlet ITHome), Qualcomm’s next-generation flagship SoC may be revealed earlier than usual. Rumors suggest that the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 could be released as early as the end of October.
Qualcomm usually holds an event in Hawaii sometime in December to announce its next chip. If these rumors are true, this will delay the launch by a few months. In 2022, however, the company published the announcement about a month earlier, on November 15. So it’s clear that Qualcomm isn’t afraid to tweak its timeline as it sees fit.
There are also rumors that the third generation chip could have new configurations. The SoC is believed to be codenamed “Lanai” with an internal model number of SM8650 and may feature a 1+5+2 core configuration. In contrast, the Samsung Galaxy Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 uses a 1+4+3 configuration. The new configuration can improve energy efficiency by 20%.
As with all rumours, take it with a grain of salt. If you’re interested in learning more about the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, check out our in-depth review of Qualcomm’s high-end chip.
