Apple’s A18 Pro and Qualcomm’s upcoming Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 are both poised to be top-tier mobile processors. Let’s delve into a preliminary comparison based on current rumors and leaks.
Key Specifications
- A18 Pro: 6-core CPU (2×4.05GHz + 4×2.2GHz), 6-core GPU (1.45GHz), 16-core Neural Engine
- Snapdragon 8 Gen 4: 8-core CPU (2×4.37GHz + 6×2.78GHz), Adreno 830 GPU (1.25GHz)
Both chips are expected to be manufactured on TSMC’s 3nm process, offering enhanced power efficiency and performance.
Benchmarking Insights
Recent GeekBench scores for the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 suggest it’s making significant strides in performance. While it’s still behind the A18 Pro in single-core tests, the gap appears to be narrowing.
- A18 Pro: Single-core: ~3500, Multi-core: ~8200
- Snapdragon 8 Gen 4: Single-core: ~2884, Multi-core: ~8840 (based on 4.09GHz clock speed)
Conclusion
While the A18 Pro is likely to maintain its performance lead, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 is poised to offer a competitive alternative. As Qualcomm finalizes the chip and more benchmarks become available, we’ll have a clearer picture of how these two powerhouses stack up.
