The SM8750−3-AB is designed to reduce heat dissipation by removing a performance core that can help prevent thermal issues in thinner foldable devices. This change causes a slight decrease in performance; About 2% in AnTuTu scores and 7% in multi-core Geekbench. As the chipset becomes more widespread, the actual performance impact will become clearer.
Qualcomm first introduced the Snapdragon 8 Elite in October, but its launch was marred by legal issues with ARM. The original version features two Prime and six Performance cores, making it a popular choice in high-end devices like the Magic7 Pro and OnePlus 13.
Source: Ferra

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