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Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3

Manufacturing Process
4nm
CPU Cores
8 cores
Instruction Set
ARMv8.6-A
Memory Type
LPDDR5 (3200MHz)
GPU
Adreno 720
5G Support
1

ℹ️ Basic Information

SOC Name Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
Brand Qualcomm
Announcement Date 17 November 2023
Class Mid range
Manufacturing Process 4nm
Manufacturing TSMC

⚡ CPU Specifications

CPU Architecture 1x 2.63 GHz – Kryo Prime (Cortex-A715)
3x 2.4 GHz – Kryo Gold (Cortex-A715)
4x 1.8 GHz – Kryo Silver (Cortex-A510)
CPU Cores 8 Core
CPU Frequency 2630MHz
Instruction Set ARMv8.6-A

🧠 Cache & NPU

Cache 4 MB
Cache Level L3
SLC —
NPU Hexagon NPU

💾 Memory

Memory Type LPDDR5
Memory Frequency 3200MHz
Memory Bus 2x16 Bit
Max Bandwidth 25.6 Gb/s
Max Memory Size 16GB

🎮 GPU

GPU Adreno 720
GPU Architecture Adreno 700
Pipelines 2 Pipeline
Shading Units 256 Unit
Total Shaders 512 Unit
Vulkan Version Version 1.3
OpenCL Version Version 2.0
DirectX Version Version —

💿 Storage & Display

Storage Type UFS 3.1
Max Display Resolution 2880 x 1800
Max Camera Resolution 200MP

🎵 Video & Audio

Video Capture 4K at 60FPS
Video Playback 4K at 60FPS
Video Codecs H.264, H.265, VP8, VP9
Audio Codecs AAC, AIFF, CAF, MP3, MP4, WAV

📶 Connectivity

5G Support 1
WiFi Wifi 6
Bluetooth Bluetooth 5.4

🛰️ Navigation Systems

GPS Yes
GLONASS Yes
Beidou Yes
Galileo Yes
QZSS Yes
NAVIC Yes

📊 Benchmark Scores

AnTuTu 10 818,589

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✅ Positive Aspects

1. Balanced Mid-Range Performance

The Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 delivers solid mid-range performance with an 8-core Kryo CPU configuration based on Cortex-A715 cores, offering a good balance of single and multi-threaded performance for everyday tasks and moderate productivity. Its AnTuTu 10 score around ~818K demonstrates competitive overall performance for this segment.

2. Capable Graphics and Multimedia Support

Featuring an Adreno 720 GPU supporting Vulkan 1.3, the chipset handles modern games and multimedia workloads with smooth graphics and supports 4K video capture/playback along with common codecs like H.264, H.265, VP8, and VP9.

3. Advanced Connectivity & Features

The integrated Snapdragon X63 5G modem provides robust mobile connectivity with high download/upload speeds and broad GNSS support. Combined with Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.4, the platform supports modern wireless and networking capabilities for daily use.

❌ Negative Aspects

1. Mid-Tier Efficiency Compared to Premium Chips

Despite improvements over previous generations, its ARMv8.6 architecture and 4nm process still lag behind newer ARMv9 designs found in more premium platforms, resulting in less energy efficiency and lower single-threaded performance compared to higher-end SoCs.

2. Limited GPU Throughput for Demanding Titles

The Adreno 720 GPU, while capable, has fewer shaders and lower throughput than flagship-tier GPUs, which can limit performance in the most demanding 3D games at highest graphics settings.

Device information for this processor will be available soon. We are working on collecting data about smartphones and tablets that use the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3.