Qualcomm's Snapdragon 7 series is designed for mid-range smartphones, but the differences between Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 and 7s Gen 3 can be confusing. While the 7s Gen 3 is newer, it does not necessarily outperform the 7 Gen 3 in all aspects.

Performance Comparison

Both chips are built on a 4nm process and feature octa-core CPUs. The Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 has upgraded Cortex-A720 cores, offering better power efficiency and slightly higher CPU performance. However, the Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 has a better GPU, which can result in smoother gaming performance depending on the device's cooling system and optimizations.

Benchmark Scores

AnTuTu v10:

Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 – 811,593

Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 – 823,476

The 7s Gen 3 leads in CPU and memory performance, while the 7 Gen 3 scores higher in GPU performance.

Geekbench v6:

Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 – Single-core: 1,145 | Multi-core: 3,123

Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 – Single-core: 1,193 | Multi-core: 3,229

The 7s Gen 3 has a slight edge in CPU performance.

Key Differences

CPU: Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 has better efficiency and performance cores.

GPU: Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 has a stronger Adreno 720 GPU, while the 7s Gen 3 features the Adreno 810.

Connectivity: Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 supports faster 5G speeds (5Gbps vs. 2.9Gbps).

Charging: 7 Gen 3 supports Quick Charge 5, while 7s Gen 3 supports Quick Charge 4+.

Which One is Better?

If gaming is a priority, Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 might perform better due to its GPU. However, for daily tasks and efficiency, Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 offers improved CPU performance and power efficiency.

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