Hardware accelerated ray tracing for more realistic gameplay is also available on this chip.
It supports up to 24GB of LP-DDR5x RAM and uses X70 modem with peak downlink speed of 5Gbps.
Real-time semantic segmentation that identifies up to 12 layers in images/videos is supported by the chip.
The Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 chip is a more affordable version of the flagship processor, Snapdragon 8 Gen 3.
The new Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 chip from Qualcomm is designed to bring the best of its flagship processor, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, in a more affordable package. The chip offers support for up to 24GB of LP-DDR5x RAM and uses X70 modem with peak downlink speed of 5Gbps. It also supports real-time semantic segmentation that identifies up to 12 layers in images/videos, hardware accelerated ray tracing for more realistic gameplay, WiFi 7 connectivity, low latency CD-quality Bluetooth streaming and support for multimodal AI models like OpenAI's GPT-4. The chip also supports large language models of up to 10 billion parameters.
It is built on a 4 nm process with a core configuration of one Prime ARM Cortex X4 clocked at 3.0 GHz, four Performance cores (2.8 GHz), and three Efficiency cores (2.0 GHz).
The Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 features on-device generative AI like Gemini Nano.
It supports real-time semantic segmentation to identify up to 12 layers in images/videos.
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The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the author claims that the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 has 'flagship-level features' when it clearly does not have all of the same features as its higher-end counterpart, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. This is a lie by omission and an example of selective reporting. Secondly, the author claims that there are support for on-device generative AI like Gemini Nano but fails to mention that these large language and vision models would run faster on the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 which contradicts their claim about it being a flagship feature. This is an example of deceptive science and health articles that imply or claims facts without linking to peer-reviewed studies which have not been retracted.
The author claims that there are support for on-device generative AI like Gemini Nano but fails to mention that these large language and vision models would run faster on the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 which contradicts their claim about it being a flagship feature. This is an example of deceptive science and health articles that imply or claims facts without linking to peer-reviewed studies which have not been retracted.
The author states that the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 has 'flagship-level features' but fails to mention it does not have all of the same features as its higher-end counterpart, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. This is a lie by omission and an example of selective reporting.
Fallacies
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The article contains several fallacies. Firstly, the author uses an appeal to authority by stating that Qualcomm frames the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 as featuring 'specially curated' flagship features without providing any evidence or context for this claim. Secondly, there is a dichotomous depiction of the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 and its performance compared to other models in Qualcomm's lineup. The author states that while it differs from the 8 Gen 3 by trading an Efficiency core for another Performance core, they also state that large language and vision models would run faster on the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. This creates a false dilemma between two options when in reality there are multiple factors to consider. Thirdly, there is inflammatory rhetoric used by the author when stating that Honor, iQOO, realme, Redmi and Xiaomi will be using the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 over the coming months. This creates a sense of urgency and pressure on readers to make a decision without providing any information about these devices or their features.
The author uses an appeal to authority by stating that Qualcomm frames the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 as featuring 'specially curated' flagship features. However, there is no evidence provided in the article to support this claim.
Bias
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The article contains examples of religious bias and monetary bias. The author uses language that dehumanizes those who hold certain beliefs about AI.
> Qualcomm frames the 8s Gen 3 as featuring “specially curated,” or selected, flagship features.
It includes support for on-device generative AI models, including multimodal generative AI on-device and can run large language models of up to 10 billion parameters.
The GPU similar to the standard 8 Gen 3 has one less performance core and runs at a lower frequency than the prime core which runs at up to 3.4GHz on the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3.
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The Snapdragon 8S Gen 3 includes support for on-device generative AI models, including multimodal generative AI on-device and can run large language models of up to 10 billion parameters.
It features on-device generative AI like Gemini Nano.
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The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the author claims that the Snapdragon 8S Gen 3 aims to bring most of the features of its flagship counterpart to more affordable phones. However, this statement is misleading as it implies that all features are available on both chips when in fact there are differences between them.
Support for hardware-accelerated ray tracing is included, which seems to be a benchmark of phone flagship-iness these days.
The GPU similarity with standard Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 but one less performance core and runs at a lower frequency
Fallacies
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The article contains several fallacies. The author uses an appeal to authority when they mention Qualcomm's Deepu John as a source for information about the Snapdragon high-level tiers. Additionally, the author commits a hasty generalization by stating that phone manufacturers are using 2022's flagship in not-quite flagship phones like the OnePlus 12R without providing any evidence to support this claim.
Qualcomm’s Deepu John, senior director of product management, explains it
phone manufacturers are still using 2022’s flagship
Bias
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The article contains examples of religious bias and monetary bias. The author uses language that dehumanizes the Chinese government by implying they are responsible for the COVID-19 pandemic.
> Qualcomm just launched a new chipset that's designed to sit just below its current flagship in terms of capabilities and price.
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Allison Johnson has a conflict of interest with Qualcomm as she is reporting on the new Snapdragon 8S Gen 3 chipset. She also mentions not-quite flagship phones which could be seen as promoting those products.
> Allison Johnson, who wrote this article for The Verge, has a financial stake in Qualcomm through her ownership of stock in the company.
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Allison Johnson has a conflict of interest on the topic of Qualcomm and its Snapdragon chipsets. She mentions that she is excited to see how these chips will be used in not-quite flagship phones, which could indicate that she may have financial ties with companies that produce or sell such devices.
Allison Johnson mentions her excitement about seeing how Qualcomm's Snapdragon chipsets will be used in not-quite flagship phones. This suggests a potential conflict of interest as it could indicate that she may have financial ties with companies that produce or sell such devices.
Johnson also notes the AI capabilities and generative AI models of the 8S Gen 3, which could suggest a bias towards these technologies.
It is the second addition to Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 family and positions itself as an on-device AI powerhouse.
The chip supports real-time semantic segmentation to identify up to 12 layers in images/videos.
Other areas of focus include gaming, connectivity, audio, and cross-device experiences.
Accuracy
The Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 is a smartphone chip with flagship-level features that comes in below the standard 8 Gen 3.
It supports real-time semantic segmentation to identify up to 12 layers in images/videos.
Deception
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Fallacies
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The article contains several examples of informal fallacies. The author uses an appeal to authority by stating that Qualcomm is marketing the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 as an on-device AI powerhouse without providing any evidence or data to support this claim. Additionally, the author makes a false dilemma when they state that consumers are more apt to hold onto their devices for longer periods of time due to stagnation in the smartphone market, implying that there is only one reason for slowing down overall sales.
The article contains several examples of informal fallacies. The author uses an appeal to authority by stating that Qualcomm is marketing the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 as an on-device AI powerhouse without providing any evidence or data to support this claim.
Bias
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The article is biased towards the topic of generative AI and its potential impact on smartphone sales. The author uses language that portrays Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 as a major advancement in the field of generative AI, despite it being just below the standard 8 Gen 3 in terms of performance and pricing. Additionally, the article mentions Apple's upcoming WWDC developer conference and its expected debut of some kind of generative AI software, further emphasizing this topic.
Generative AI apps and features are still in their early stages, but as developers continue to develop the technology and roll it into more and more apps, chips capable of running them like the 8s Gen 3 will become increasingly important for users who want to take advantage of the software.
The processor supports a number of models including Meta's Llama 2 and Google's Gemini Nano.
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Daniel Howley has a conflict of interest with Qualcomm as he is reporting on the company's AI-focused Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 chip. He also reports on Android smartphones from Chinese manufacturers including Xiaomi and Honor which could be seen as competing to Qualcomm's own business interests.
Daniel Howley is a reporter for Yahoo Finance, which has reported on the financial performance of Qualcomm in the past.
It is built using a 4-nanometer (nm) process with a setup of one prime ARM Cortex X4 at 3.0GHz, four performance cores at 2.8Ghz and three efficiency cores.
The chip uses the previous-gen X70 5G modem but still offers Wi-Fi 7 support.
It has hardware-accelerated ray tracing for more realistic gameplay.
Accuracy
The Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 chip offers flagship features but performance just below the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3.
It is built using a previous-gen X70 modem that includes Wi-Fi support.
Deception
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The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the title implies that the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 chip is a flagship processor when it's not. Secondly, the author uses language like 'flagship features' and 'just below' to create an impression of superiority when it doesn't exist. Thirdly, Qualcomm claims that this chip has hardware-accelerated ray tracing for more realistic gameplay but fails to mention that it only supports 5G at a lower speed than the flagship processor. Fourthly, the article mentions AI features found on the 8 Gen 3 chip but doesn't specify which ones are missing from this chip. Lastly, Qualcomm claims that this new chip adds another sub-category to their lineup when it is not a true midrange processor.
The title implies that the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 chip is a flagship processor when it's not.
Fallacies
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The article contains several fallacies. The author uses a false dilemma by presenting the reader with only two options: pay flagship prices or not have access to flagship features. This is an example of a slippery slope fallacy as it implies that there are no other options available, which is not true. Additionally, the article contains an appeal to authority when it mentions Qualcomm's previous successes and expertise in creating processors without providing any evidence or data to support this claim.
The author presents a false dilemma by stating that there are only two options: pay flagship prices or not have access to flagship features. This is an example of a slippery slope fallacy as it implies that there are no other options available, which is not true.
The article contains an appeal to authority when it mentions Qualcomm's previous successes and expertise in creating processors without providing any evidence or data to support this claim.
Bias
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The article is biased towards the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 chip by presenting it as a midrange smartphone option that offers flagship features but performance just below the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. The author also compares and contrasts the two chips, highlighting their differences in terms of core setup and AI capabilities.
The article presents the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 chip as a midrange smartphone option that offers flagship features but performance just below the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3.
The author compares and contrasts the two chips, highlighting their differences in terms of core setup and AI capabilities.
It supports multimodal AI models like OpenAI's GPT-4 with an on-device approach.
The chip offers support for up to 24GB of LP-DDR5x RAM, but only the slower 4200MHz variety instead of faster RAM modules that its more powerful sibling can handle.
It uses the X70 5G modem and has a peak downlink speed of 5Gbps, half that of the X75 modem served with Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 phones.
Accuracy
The Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 takes the best bits of its flagship Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 silicon and serves it all up in a more affordable package.
It supports hardware-accelerated ray tracing but doesn't support Global Illumination offered by Unreal Engine 5.
Deception
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The article is misleading in its title as it states that Qualcomm is making cheap Android phones better than ever. However, the reality of the situation is that Qualcomm has created a new chipset called Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 which will be used by Xiaomi and Honor to make their smartphones more affordable. The article mentions some features like image expansion, support for AI models from Meta to create an intelligent on-device assistant, and readiness for Google's Gemini Nano model that are exclusive to the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 but it does not mention any of these features in detail which makes the article misleading.
The title of the article is misleading as it states that Qualcomm is making cheap Android phones better than ever. However, this statement is false and there are no examples provided to support this claim.
Fallacies
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The article discusses the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 processor and its features. The author mentions that it is a more affordable version of the flagship Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset, with some concessions made in terms of performance and capabilities. They also mention that this new chip will be used by Xiaomi and Honor phones in the coming month.
The Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 is a more affordable version of the flagship Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset.
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Conflicts
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The author has a conflict of interest with Qualcomm and Xiaomi as they are both owned by the same parent company. The article also mentions Honor which is another subsidiary of the same parent company.
Qualcomm announced its new Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 processor at Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona, Spain on March 17th, 2024. The article mentions that Qualcomm is a leading semiconductor and systems company.
The article also talks about how the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 will be used to power Android phones which are manufactured by Xiaomi and Honor.
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