Qualcomm unveiled its latest chipset, the Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3. This upper mid-range chipset represents a progression from the Snapdragon 7 Gen 3, it inherits the single prime Cortex-X4 core for the CPU and on-device AI capabilities from the flagship 8 series.
Fabricated using the 4nm process technology, the Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 features a prime Cortex-X4 core clocked at 2.8 GHz, alongside four A720 performance cores at 2.6 GHz and three A520 efficiency cores at 1.9 GHz.
Qualcomm claims the latest chip boasts a 15% enhancement in CPU performance, a 45% improvement in Adreno GPU performance compared to its predecessor, and a 5% decrease in power consumption.
Marking a milestone for the Snapdragon 7-series, this chip integrates on-device generative AI capabilities, supporting various LLMs (large language models) and LVMs (large vision models) like Baichuan-7B, Llama 2, Gemini Nano, and Zhipu ChatGLM.
These AI capabilities promise to enhance virtual assistants and facilitate the creation of high-efficiency content, making entertainment accessible everywhere through multi-language translation and transcription.
The chip is equipped with the Snapdragon X63 5G modem and FastConnect 7800 mobile connectivity system, it supports 3GPP Release 17 5G, offering downlink speeds of up to 4.2 Gbps and compatibility with older cellular standards.
Display capabilities include support for resolutions up to 4K @ 60 Hz and QHD+ @ 120 Hz, with variable refresh rate support ranging from 240Hz to 1Hz. Memory support extends up to 24GB LPDDR5X RAM and UFS 4.0 storage.
Qualcomm said OnePlus, Realme, and Sharp are among the first companies set to adopt the Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 chipset.
Shortly after the chipset’s announcement, OnePlus revealed that the OnePlus Ace 3V will be the first smartphone to feature the Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3. This phone will probably be known as the OnePlus Nord 4 when it hits the global market later this year.
