Choosing the Best Chip for Your New Flagship Smartphone in 2024

TLDRIn this video, we compare different processors from Apple, Samsung, Qualcomm, MediaTek, and Google to help you choose the best chip for your new flagship smartphone. We analyze factors such as CPU and GPU performance, sustained performance, process node, AI functionalities, and connectivity options. Apple's design philosophy of using two high-performance cores sets it apart from competitors. The Snapdragon 8 gen 3 leads in single-core performance, while the Exynos 2400 excels in ray tracing. The Android flagships outperform the iPhone in terms of GPU benchmarking.

Key insights

⚡️Apple's design philosophy of using two high-performance cores limits the number of cores but offers excellent peak performance.

🔥The Snapdragon 8 gen 3 leads in single-core performance and is a popular choice for Android flagship smartphones.

🎮The Exynos 2400 stands out with its AMD RDNA 3-based GPU, bringing ray tracing to smartphones.

🚀MediaTek's Dimensity 9300 impresses with its performance and power efficiency for mid-range smartphones.

🌟The Apple A17 Pro excels in GPU benchmarking and offers impressive ray tracing capabilities.

Q&A

Does the number of processor cores determine the overall performance of a smartphone?

—No, the number of cores is not the sole factor that determines performance. Other factors like clock speed, architecture, and efficiency of the cores also play a crucial role.

Which chip is the best for gaming on a flagship smartphone?

—The Exynos 2400 with its AMD RDNA 3-based GPU offers excellent gaming performance, including ray tracing capabilities.

Is Apple's custom-designed chip better than others?

—Apple's custom-designed chips have consistently delivered impressive performance and efficiency, making them highly competitive in the smartphone market.

Which chip offers the best AI functionalities?

—The Snapdragon 8 gen 3 features advanced AI functionalities, making it an excellent choice for AI-related tasks.

Does the GPU benchmarking score impact real-world gaming performance?

—GPU benchmarking scores provide a good indication of a chip's gaming performance, but real-world gaming experience depends on various factors, including optimization.

Timestamped Summary

00:00Introduction to choosing the best chip for a new flagship smartphone in 2024.

02:17Comparison of CPU performance and architecture across different chips.

05:28Comparison of GPU performance and ray tracing capabilities.

08:57Benchmarks and analysis of single-core and multi-core performance.

10:40Comparison of GPU benchmarking scores and the impact on gaming performance.

12:57Conclusion and recommendations for choosing the best chip for a new flagship smartphone.

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