Samsung’s Galaxy S25 Ultra was recently tested with Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 4, obtaining a multi-core result that surpasses what the A18 Pro obtained when running iOS 18. However, the upcoming flagship has been re-tested with the same chipset, and this time, the clock speeds of the performance cores have been raised slightly, allowing for a higher multi-threaded score than last time.
Unfortunately, the Galaxy S25 Ultra posts a lower single-core score, but it is within margin of error
Previously, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 running in the Galaxy S25 Ultra had its two performance cores running at 4.20GHz, with the remaining six efficiency cores operating at 2.90GHz. According to the latest Geekbench 6 figures shared by tipster Ice Universe, the same Galaxy S25 Ultra bearing a different model number, ‘SM-S938B’ instead of ‘SM-S938U’ from last time, has its performance cores running at 4.47GHz, with the efficiency cores touching an impressive 3.53GHz.
Currently, this is the highest operating frequency of the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4, suggesting that the SoC might be getting tweaked in the flagship to find the ideal balance between performance and power consumption. As you can tell, the clock speed boost also benefits the multi-core score, with the Galaxy S25 Ultra now posting a 7 percent higher result by obtaining 9,706 points. However, the strange thing about these figures is that the single-core score is lower than last time at 3,011 points, but since the difference between the two devices is negligible, we will conclude that these numbers are within the margin of error.
Galaxy S25 Ultra
Snapdragon 8Gen4 for Galaxy
CPU：2 x 4.47GHz+6 x 3.53GHz
GPU：1250MHz pic.twitter.com/eJguFf53Fv— ICE UNIVERSE (@UniverseIce) September 25, 2024
While it is evident that an overclocked Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 can produce improved results, these scores are lower than what the OnePlus 13 obtained while featuring the same silicon. In a separate Geekbench 6 leak, we reported about the flagship posting a multi-core result of a whopping 10,049 points, and that too, with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 running at 4.32GHz instead of 4.47GHz. We cannot explain the disparity here, and since Geekbench 6 does not measure sustained performance, nor can the program be run for extended periods, we are confident that thermals are not a concern.
Hopefully, we will have the answer as to why the SoC running at a higher clock speed posts a lower score, along with a bevy of questions. Thankfully, the announcement of the silicon is not too far off, as Qualcomm is scheduled to unveil the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 in October, which is the same month that we will bear witness to the Dimensity 9400 unveiling.
News Source: Ice Universe
About the author: Omar Sohail is a reporter and analyst for Wccftech's mobile section, specializing in the technology and business of the mobile industry. His expertise lies in the intricate hardware supply chain, covering developments in semiconductor manufacturing, chip lithography, and camera sensor technology.
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