QualcommReleased 2024
Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
The Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 lands as a entry-level mobile chipset, built around 2.63 GHz.
30/100
2.63 GHzAdreno 72018 TOPSHexagon NPUWi-Fi 6EQualcomm
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Why we rate it
- 5G
- Above-average efficiency cores
- Below-average performance cores
Score profile
Scored against the mobile chipsets classWhere the Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Compute
Total cores8
Performance cores1
Efficiency cores7
Max clock2.63 GHz
Process4 nm
GPU
GPUAdreno 720
GPU max clock950 MHz
AI / NPU
NPUHexagon NPU
AI performance18
Connectivity
5GYes
Max download5000
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6E
Identity
ManufacturerQualcomm
Release year2024
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Highlighted cell = better in that rowSnapdragon 7 Gen 3 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3
Snapdragon 7 Gen 3Snapdragon 8s Gen 3
| QualcommSnapdragon 7 Gen 3This page | QualcommSnapdragon 8s Gen 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 30 /100 | 35 /100Better |
| Max clock | 2.63 GHz | 3 GHzBetter |
| Cores | 8 | 8 |
| Process | 4 nm | 4 nm |
| AI tops | 18 | 30Better |
| GPU | Adreno 720 | Adreno 735 |
Who it's for
Is the Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 right for you?
Buy it if
Buyers on a budget
Anyone who needs a dependable mobile chipset for the essentials without overspending.
Skip it if
Skip it if
You need flagship-tier performance, in which case a higher-tier mobile chipset is the better call.
Performance builder
Chasing frames and headroom in a high-end rig.
okay
Mainstream builder
Wants strong value in a balanced build.
good
Budget builder
Stretching every pound in an entry rig.
good
Common questions
Before you buy
Is the Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 worth it?
It depends on what you need. It scores 30/100 against other mobile chipsets, a entry-level result where the class average is around 47.
What stands out on the Snapdragon 7 Gen 3?
Its 5g stands out, a genuinely useful feature if your setup calls for it.
How does it compare to the Google Tensor G3?
The Google Tensor G3 scores 35/100 versus this one at 30/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.
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