Qualcomm’s upcoming Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 chipset is expected to power a new generation of high-end smartphones, boasting significant CPU performance gains and enhanced power efficiency, according to leaked specifications.
The next-gen chip features an eight-core CPU design based on Qualcomm’s Oryon architecture. This includes two high-performance cores capable of reaching 3.80 GHz, designed for demanding tasks such as gaming and intensive multitasking.
Six additional high-efficiency cores, clocking up to 3.32 GHz, will handle general workloads, balancing performance with power savings.
Manufacturing for the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 utilizes TSMC’s advanced 3-nanometer N3P (Performance-Enhanced Node) process. This sophisticated production method is anticipated to deliver superior power management and reduced energy consumption.
Analysts predict that the N3P process will result in smoother and more stable overall performance for the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5. This could surpass the stability of the current Snapdragon 8 Elite, despite potentially smaller architectural designs.
Details of the new chipset were shared by a prominent Chinese tipster known as Digital Chat Station on the social media platform Weibo. Qualcomm itself offered some initial insights into the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 in late September 2025.
For graphics, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 will integrate the Adreno 840 Graphics Processing Unit (GPU). This is the same GPU found in the 2024 flagship Snapdragon 8 Elite (Gen 4), though its performance is reportedly slightly reduced to 1.2 GHz.
Early benchmark tests for the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 show impressive results. The chip reportedly scored over 3.3 million points on the AnTuTu platform.
On Geekbench, the chipset achieved approximately 3,000 points in single-core performance. Multi-core performance reached around 10,000 points.
The Adreno 840 GPU was tested using the Aztec 1440p high-resolution graphics benchmark within the GFXBench application. It demonstrated rendering capabilities of nearly 100 frames per second, promising visually rich experiences for high-end gaming.
While the CPU performance of the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 is expected to be comparable to the Snapdragon 8 Elite, which operates at up to 4.32 GHz, its GPU performance may be marginally lower.
The Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 is widely expected to power several premium smartphones. These include the OnePlus Ace 6 Turbo, vivo S50 Pro Mini, and Honor GT 2.
These devices are anticipated to be officially launched between November and December 2025.