"Snapdragon 8 Gen 4: A Risky Move with No Little CPU Cores"
The upcoming Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 mobile chipset from Qualcomm may not include little CPU cores, according to a leaker. Instead, it is rumored to feature two big and six medium CPU cores, potentially improving multi-core CPU performance. This move follows Qualcomm's trend of reducing the number of little cores in its flagship silicon. MediaTek has already taken this approach with its Dimensity 9300 processor, which offers power savings and performance improvements without little cores. The impact on battery life, temperatures, and long-term performance remains to be seen.