The slate is powered by the Unisoc Tiger T618 chip which is mated with at least 3GB of RAM and 32GB of storage. It also has a microSD slot for additional storage. Performance is solid by budget slate standards and you should have no issues browsing the web, using social media apps, completing basic tasks, and playing light games.
Another plus point is that the tablet will get software support for four years, which is rare in the non-Apple world.
To cut a long story short, if you want a low-cost slate with impeccable build quality, large screen, impressive battery life, decent performance, and long software support, the Tab A8 is right up your alley.