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Samsung‘s much-anticipated Galaxy S24 Ultra will debut with two versions of the ‘Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy’ chipset, offering varying clock speeds for the most powerful Cortex-X4 core based on the region of purchase. The official specification slides for the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 revealed a maximum clock speed of 3.30GHz for its single Cortex-X4 core.
According to insider information from @TheGalox_alt on X, the ‘Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy’ will be available in two versions, both catering to three specific markets – B, N, and U. ‘U’ designates the U.S. market, ‘N’ represents Samsung’s home market, Korea, while ‘B’ does not have specified regions but is likely to cover the rest of the world.
One version features a Cortex-X4 running at the standard 3.30GHz, offering no difference from the regular variant in terms of clock speed. The second, slightly overclocked version, boasts a 3.40GHz Cortex-X4, presenting a marginal improvement.
No Exynos 2400 for the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra, but two different versions of the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
It’s noteworthy that the top-tier Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra will exclusively launch with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset, with no plans for an Exynos 2400 variant. Despite the minute clock speed difference, Samsung’s decision to offer different versions based on market locations may add a layer of complexity for some people.
Industry experts consider the US and Korea to be two crucial markets for Samsung. However, these two markets will reportedly get the version with a 3.30GHz Cortex-X4, the same as the regular Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. The rest of the world will likely get the version of the ‘Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy’ chip with the Cortex-X4 core running at 3.40GHz.
While a 100MHz difference may not yield substantial real-world contrasts, Samsung’s strategy could potentially complicate the supply chain and confuse end users. The decision to offer two versions based on geography might aim to address various factors, including regional preferences, regulations, or supply constraints. However, it remains to be seen how the market will respond to these nuanced differences and whether the advantages of the overclocked version will be noticeable.