Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Plus Gen 3
Review
Key differences
Key distinctions and advantages between Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 and Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Plus Gen 3
Reasons to consider the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 1
- + 6 nanometers process node
- + 8 CPU cores
- + 2x 2 GHz – Cortex-A78 6x 1.8 GHz – Cortex-A55 cores
- + Adreno 619 graphics
- + Hexagon NPU
Reasons to consider the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Plus Gen 3
- + 4 nanometers process node
- + 8 CPU cores
- + 1x 2.8 GHz – Cortex-X4 4x 2.6 GHz – Cortex-A720 3x... cores
- + Adreno 732 graphics
- + Yes NPU
Pros & Cons
- Excellent battery life
- 5G connectivity supported
- Dedicated NPU for AI workloads
- Limited CPU performance for demanding apps
- Limited gaming performance
- Older generation chipset
"A high-end Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 mobile chipset with modest CPU performance (27/100), good battery efficiency. Suited for flagship-tier mobile experiences."
- Excellent battery life
- 5G connectivity supported
- Dedicated NPU for AI workloads
- Modern LPDDR5 memory support
- Limited gaming performance
"A high-end Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Plus Gen 3 mobile chipset with capable CPU performance (61/100), good battery efficiency. Suited for flagship-tier mobile experiences."
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Specifications
| Specification | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 ↗ | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Plus Gen 3 ↗ |
|---|---|---|
| Apple A19 | 521686 | 1647728 |
| CPU | 229840 | 518099 |
| GPU | 49950 | 424760 |
| Memory | 101579 | 280369 |
| UX | 140317 | 424500 |
| Total score | 521686 | 1647728 |
| Specification | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 ↗ | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Plus Gen 3 ↗ |
|---|---|---|
| Single-Core Score | 852 | 1860 |
| Multi-Core Score | 2048 | 5045 |
| Asset compression | 101.5 MB/sec | 208.2 MB/sec |
| HTML 5 Browser | 54.9 pages/sec | 152.6 pages/sec |
| PDF Renderer | 79.8 Mpixels/sec | 165.9 Mpixels/sec |
| Image detection | 42 images/sec | 117.5 images/sec |
| HDR | 66.8 Mpixels/sec | 157.3 Mpixels/sec |
| Background blur | 2.15 images/sec | 11.9 images/sec |
| Photo processing | 21.4 images/sec | 49.1 images/sec |
| Ray tracing | 2.84 Mpixels/sec | 5.63 Mpixels/sec |
| Samples | Less than 3 | 15 tests |
| Compute Score (GPU) | 988 | 8372 |
| Face detection | 1.1 images/sec | 5.81 images/sec |
| Horizon detection | 0.05 Gpixels/sec | 0.46 Gpixels/sec |
| Edge detection | 0.08 Gpixels/sec | 0.52 Gpixels/sec |
| Gaussian blur | 0.05 Gpixels/sec | 0.47 Gpixels/sec |
| Feature matching | 0.02 Gpixels/sec | 0.1 Gpixels/sec |
| Stereo matching | 0.63 Gpixels/sec | 23.1 Gpixels/sec |
| Particle physics | 201.4 FPS | 1469.7 FPS |
| API | Vulkan | OpenCL |
| Specification | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 ↗ | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Plus Gen 3 ↗ |
|---|---|---|
| 3DMark Steel Nomad Light | 967 | |
| Score | 3000 | |
| Stability | 99% | 98% |
| Graphics test | 17 FPS | |
| 3DMark Solar Bay | ||
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| Specification | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 ↗ | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Plus Gen 3 ↗ |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | 2x 2 GHz – Cortex-A78 6x 1.8 GHz – Cortex-A55 | 1x 2.8 GHz – Cortex-X4 4x 2.6 GHz – Cortex-A720 3x 1.9 GHz – Cortex-A520 |
| Cores | 8 | 8 |
| Frequency | 2000 MHz | 2800 MHz |
| Instruction set | ARMv8.2-A | ARMv9.2-A |
| L1 cache | ||
| L2 cache | ||
| Process | 6 nanometers | 4 nanometers |
| Manufacturing | TSMC | TSMC |
| Specification | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 ↗ | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Plus Gen 3 ↗ |
|---|---|---|
| GPU name | Adreno 619 | Adreno 732 |
| Architecture | Adreno 600 | Adreno 700 |
| GPU frequency | 700 MHz | 950 MHz |
| Pipelines | 2 | 3 |
| Shading units | 128 | 256 |
| Total shaders | 256 | 768 |
| FLOPS | 358.4 Gigaflops | 1459.2 Gigaflops |
| Specification | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 ↗ | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Plus Gen 3 ↗ |
|---|---|---|
| Neural processor (NPU) | Hexagon | Yes |
| Specification | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 ↗ | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Plus Gen 3 ↗ |
|---|---|---|
| Memory type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR5X |
| Memory frequency | 2133 MHz | 4200 MHz |
| Bus | 2x 16 Bit | 4x 16 Bit |
| Max bandwidth | 17 Gb/s | 67.2 Gb/s |
| Max size | 8 GB | 24 GB |
| Specification | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 ↗ | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Plus Gen 3 ↗ |
|---|---|---|
| Storage type | UFS 2.1, UFS 2.2 | UFS 4.0 |
| Max camera resolution | 1x 108MP | 1x 200MP |
| Video capture | 1K at 60FPS | 4K at 60FPS |
| Video playback | 1080p at 60FPS | 4K at 60FPS |
| Video codecs | #NAME? | #NAME? |
| Audio codecs | #NAME? | #NAME? |
| Specification | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 ↗ | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Plus Gen 3 ↗ |
|---|---|---|
| Modem | Snapdragon X51 | Snapdragon X63 5G |
| 4G support | LTE Cat. 18 | LTE Cat. 18 |
| 5G support | Yes | Yes |
| Download speed | Up to 2500 Mbps | Up to 5000 Mbps |
| Upload speed | Up to 900 Mbps | Up to 3500 Mbps |
| Wi-Fi | 5 | 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.4 |
| Navigation | GPS, GLONASS, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS, NAVIC | GPS, GLONASS, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS, NAVIC |
| Specification | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 ↗ | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Plus Gen 3 ↗ |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 22-Oct | 24-Mar |
| Class | Low end | Mid range |
| Model number | SM4375 | SM7675-AB |
