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Basic Information
SOC Name
Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
Brand
Qualcomm
Announcement Date
17 November 2023
Class
Mid range
Manufacturing Process
4nm
Manufacturing
TSMC
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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
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Cache & NPU
Cache
4 MB
Cache Level
L3
SLC
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NPU
Hexagon NPU
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Memory
Memory Type
LPDDR5
Memory Frequency
3200MHz
Memory Bus
2x16 Bit
Max Bandwidth
25.6 Gb/s
Max Memory Size
16GB
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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 —
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Storage & Display
Storage Type
UFS 3.1
Max Display Resolution
2880 x 1800
Max Camera Resolution
200MP
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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
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Connectivity
5G Support
1
WiFi
Wifi 6
Bluetooth
Bluetooth 5.4
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Navigation Systems
GPS
Yes
GLONASS
Yes
Beidou
Yes
Galileo
Yes
QZSS
Yes
NAVIC
Yes
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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.
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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.