New benchmark data emerging from the realme GT 8 Pro, powered by Qualcomm’s freshly announced Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, offers early insight into the chip’s real-world performance prowess.
In lab testing, the GT 8 Pro delivered standout scores across CPU, GPU, and AI workloads. Its multi-core and single-core figures notably exceeded those of the previous Elite generation, indicating significant uplift in raw computing power. Graphics tests also showed strong gains, suggesting the new Adreno GPU architecture is beginning to pay off. Meanwhile, performance in AI inference workloads demonstrated that the upgraded NPU subsystem can handle more demanding, complex tasks.
These early results align with Qualcomm’s claims of up to 20–23% performance improvement in GPU tasks and 16% power efficiency gains compared to the last-gen chip. The GT 8 Pro’s benchmark performance underscores that those improvements may not just be theoretical — users could see more headroom in demanding games, faster image processing, and smoother multitasking.
That said, lab benchmarks don’t always translate perfectly into daily use. Real-world thermal constraints, software optimization, and power management will influence actual in-use performance. How well realme (and other OEMs) tunes the chip in their devices will be crucial to making the most of these hardware gains.
With devices like the GT 8 Pro leading the charge, the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 is shaping up to be a strong contender in the Android flagship space. Consumers and reviewers alike will be watching closely to see whether these early benchmarks translate into tangible benefits in gaming, AI, and sustained performance.
If you like, I can also pull up a comparison of these benchmark numbers against Apple’s A-series chips or other Snapdragon flagships.
