Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 7 series has been pivotal in delivering robust performance to mid-range smartphones. The introduction of Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 and 7s Gen 3 has sparked discussions about their respective capabilities. Despite the naming convention suggesting a hierarchical relationship, each chipset offers unique attributes. This article delves into their key differences and benchmark performances to provide a clearer understanding.
Benchmark Performance
Note: The following benchmark data is sourced from tests conducted on the Vivo T3 Pro (Snapdragon 7 Gen 3) and Realme 14 Pro+ (Snapdragon 7s Gen 3).
AnTuTu v10 Scores
| Component | Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 | Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Score | 811,593 | 823,476 |
| CPU | 257,428 | 278,545 |
| GPU | 255,513 | 197,417 |
| Memory | 144,836 | 180,301 |
| UX | 153,815 | 167,213 |
Observation: The Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 outperforms in overall and CPU scores, likely due to its advanced CPU cores. However, the Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 exhibits a higher GPU score, which could be attributed to factors like device cooling systems and software optimizations.
Geekbench v6 Scores
| Component | Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 | Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Single-Core | 1,145 | 1,193 |
| Multi-Core | 3,123 | 3,229 |
Observation: The Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 demonstrates marginally better performance in both single-core and multi-core tests, reflecting its enhanced CPU architecture.
Key Differences
| Aspect | Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 | Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 |
|---|---|---|
| CPU Architecture | 4x Cortex-A715 (Performance) 4x Cortex-A510 (Efficiency) | 4x Cortex-A720 (Performance) 4x Cortex-A520 (Efficiency) |
| Clock Speed | Up to 2.63 GHz | Up to 2.5 GHz |
| GPU | Adreno 720 | Adreno 810 |
| Connectivity | Snapdragon X63 5G Modem Peak Download: 5 Gbps | Snapdragon 5G Modem Peak Download: 2.9 Gbps |
| Charging Support | Quick Charge 5 | Quick Charge 4+ |
