Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite starts shipping with new slower variant and missing performance core

[Redaktion]

A less powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite version has begun shipping to OEMs. While Qualcomm insists that the SM8750-3-AB benefits from the same performance improvements as the regular Snapdragon 8 Elite, it has fewer Performance CPU cores than the original model.

https://www.notebookcheck.net/Qualcomm-Snapdragon-8-Elite-starts-shipping-with-new-slower-variant-and-missing-performance-core.948858.0.html

[Inthebin]

You know what, Mediatek was always the underdog and got a lot of flack, but in 2025 I've nothing bad to say.

Qualcomm however seems to be embroiled in controversy, overheating, sleezy business practices, and none of those are good for the consumer.

I'll vote with my wallet and take the 9400 this time out of principle. Removing performance and keeping the same name is just lying to consumers at this point.