Snapdragon 8 Gen 6 Pro Posts 4.83M in AnTuTu Leak Score

A single benchmark can reshape expectations. A leaked AnTuTu 11 run surfaced this week and, if genuine, it gives us a clearer peek at Qualcomm’s next flagship silicon—internally labeled SM8975.

The SM8975 posted 4.83 million points in AnTuTu 11. That number sits above the typical 4.0–4.6M range we’ve seen from the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, but it’s hardly a seismic leap—roughly a 5% uplift on paper. Leaks tend to show early silicon; unfinished firmware and power profiles can swing scores, so take the figure with a grain of salt.

Still, the score adds context to a set of rumors that have been circling for months. The Gen 6 family is expected to arrive in two flavors: a Pro and a non‑Pro. Both are rumored to be built on 2nm process nodes — which raises the usual question: TSMC or Samsung? Either way, the move to 2nm promises efficiency and frequency headroom that could matter for sustained performance and battery life.

On the CPU side, Qualcomm reportedly switches to next‑generation Oryon cores arranged in a 2+3+3 layout. Short bursts. Long runs. Balanced threading. It’s the kind of topology that aims to combine peak performance with better thermals during heavier loads like gaming or extended camera usage.

Graphics get a clearer split between SKUs. The non‑Pro variant is said to carry an Adreno 845 with 12MB of on‑chip graphics memory, while the Pro jumps to an Adreno 850 paired with 18MB. That extra on‑chip memory isn’t just a number on a spec sheet; it can reduce latency and ease bandwidth pressure, which translates into smoother frame rates and faster texture work in demanding titles.

What does this mean for phones? If the leaks hold, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 6 Pro will likely anchor late‑summer and early‑fall flagships. Xiaomi’s rumored 18 Pro and Pro Max models are top candidates, with an expected debut around September. Qualcomm is also scheduled to host its Snapdragon Summit next month, which is the natural venue for an official reveal.

Benchmarks tell part of the story. Real‑world behavior—thermal throttling, ISP tuning, power efficiency under mixed loads—will decide whether a 5% synthetic gain translates into noticeably better user experience. Is that small headroom enough to sway buyers upgrading from last year’s flagships? We’ll find out soon.

Keep an eye on the Snapdragon Summit and the first reviews; the numbers are interesting, but execution will be decisive.