Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 will be manufactured on the TSMC N3E process, featuring Phoenix cores

Specifically, well-known leaker Digital Chat Station has just disclosed crucial details about the upcoming Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 SoC. According to leaks, the chipset will include two Phoenix cores and six Phoenix M cores. For those unaware, Phoenix cores represent a new generation of ARM-based CPU cores designed by Nuvia. However, the company has licensed them to Qualcomm, so the cores may be given a different name.

Digital Chat Station also declared that Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 will be produced on TSMC's N3E process. This marks the second iteration of TSMC's 3nm process node, purportedly offering improved productivity. Consequently, the new processor will be mass-produced, aiding in cost reduction. Apple's A17 chip is also rumored to be manufactured on the 3nm process by TSMC, albeit on the initial version, N3.

The Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chip, scheduled for release soon, still relies on the 4nm process, but it is expected to bring a significant performance boost. Conversely, Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 is also anticipated to deliver a substantial leap in performance.

It's still uncertain which devices will be equipped with the new chipset, but , and could be potential candidates. Let's wait and see!