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Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 processor launched; Here are the details

The latest Snapdragon processor is much better than its predecessor.

Published By: Nishit Raghuwanshi | Published: Aug 20, 2024, 07:11 PM (IST)

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Highlights

  • Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 will be a part of mid-tier phones.
  • It comes with enhanced gaming features.
  • First phone to ship with the processor will be from Xiaomi.
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Qualcomm has recently introduced the Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 processor. This one is the base variant of the Snapdragon 7 series processors. However, the chip comes with some major improvements as compared to the Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 chipset. As mentioned by Qualcomm, the CPU of the latest offering is 20% faster than its predecessor. It includes four Cortex-A720 cores and four Cortex-A520 minute cores. The A720 cores are clocked at 2.5GHz, and the A520 are clocked at 1.8GHz. news Also Read: ASUS Ascent QN10 mini PC debuts with Snapdragon X2 Elite and on-device AI capabilities

Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 features

The Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 comes with a lightning-fast GPU that offers 40% better speed than the 7s Gen 2 processor. It also gets an Adaptive Performance Engine for better gaming performance, 144Hz refresh rate support at WFHD+ resolution, and Adreno Fast Blend for quick rendering. news Also Read: Qualcomm partners with Tata Electronics to manufacture automotive modules in India

Leaks regarding the GPU suggest that it is none other than Adreno 810. Don’t get confused by the moniker of GPU. A representative from Snapdragon told Android Authority that Adreno GPU used here has its name due to new architecture and it is not a flagship offering. news Also Read: Qualcomm Cancels Samsung-Made 2nm Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 Chip: What Does This Mean for Android Flagships?

In addition, Qualcomm has also claimed that the processor will exhibit 30% better AI performance clubbed with multi-language translation or transcription. However, Qualcomm has said nothing about the support for the Gemini Nano AI model. The processor also gets two camera-centric AI features – AI Video Retouch for real-time tone mapping and AI Remosaic which is used to produce ultra-high resolution images.

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In the photography department, the chip will support up to 200MP shots, 64MP shots, and up to 21MP+21MP+21MP triple camera shots, along with 4K HDR video support. Other key features include Qualcomm Quickcharge 4+ tech, WiFi 5E, Bluetooth 5.4, improved power saving, etc. Qualcomm announced that the first device with the Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 processor will be shipped by Xiaomi in September. Later on, Realme, Sharp, and Samsung will also launch devices working on the latest mid-tier chipset by Qualcomm.