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The Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, when pushed through performance mode, yields impressive benchmark scores—around 1.5 million on N22. The CPU can boost aggressively, often beating older Odin 2 scores, but thermal constraints limit GPU power during sustained heavy loads, resulting in reduced GPU scores in the 375,000 range versus 600,000+ on Odin 2.
Thermal management remains excellent: even under high load, CPU temperatures hover below 75°C. The internal fan, while audible at maximum, remains notably quiet, with a low-frequency hum. Power consumption is efficient, with about 71–75°C during gaming, demonstrating effective cooling despite small chassis constraints.