Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 features were leaked before the launch

The tech industry is abuzz with the imminent announcement of Qualcomm's next-generation Snapdragon chip. While the official reveal is set for the annual Snapdragon Summit, a recent leak has provided a sneak peek into the anticipated features of the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor.

The leaked information suggests a noteworthy advancement over its predecessor, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. Specifically, the new chip promises a significant surge in performance and a host of novel AI capabilities.

The Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 is said to house a 1+5+2 core configuration. This involves a primary core clocked at a staggering 3.3 GHz, accompanied by five performance cores at up to 3.2 GHz and two efficiency cores at 2.3 GHz. Graphics on devices with this chipset are expected to be superior, thanks to the new Adreno 750 GPU, touted to be 50% more potent than its predecessor, the Adreno 740.

Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 features were leaked before the launch

In terms of AI capabilities, an enhanced Hexagon neural processor will be at the heart of this advancement. This processor is believed to be 98% faster and 40% more efficient than its previous iteration. It's these upgrades that will drive features like expanding photos, object removal from videos, and the creation of AI-based backgrounds. Furthermore, the chipset can reportedly run AI models, including Stable Diffusion and Meta’s Llama 2.

For the gaming aficionados, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 won't disappoint. The processor is said to incorporate a revolutionary light reflection system, facilitating global illumination combined with ray tracing. Moreover, gamers can expect smooth gameplay at 240 FPS and the potential for graphics upscaling to an impressive 8K resolution.

With all these details out, the tech world won't have to wait long to witness this marvel in action. Xiaomi has slated the launch of its Xiaomi 14 series, which is expected to feature the new Snapdragon processor.

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