Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx Gen 3 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1
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CPU comparisonQualcomm Snapdragon 8cx Gen 3 or Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 - which processor is faster? In this comparison we look at the differences and analyze which of these two CPUs is better. We compare the technical data and benchmark results.
The Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx Gen 3 has 8 cores with 8 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 3.00 GHz. Up to 32 GB of memory is supported in 8 memory channels. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx Gen 3 was released in Q1/2022. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 has 6 cores with 6 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 2.40 GHz. The CPU supports up to 16 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 was released in Q2/2022. |
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| Qualcomm Snapdragon (104) | Family | Qualcomm Snapdragon (104) |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx Gen 3 (1) | CPU group | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7/8 Gen 1 (3) |
| 3 | Generation | 1 |
| Cortex-X1 / Cortex-A78 | Architecture | Cortex-X2 / -A710 / -A510 |
| Mobile | Segment | Mobile |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx Gen. 2 | Predecessor | -- |
| -- | Successor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx Gen 3 is a 8 core processor with a clock frequency of 3.00 GHz. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 has 6 CPU cores with a clock frequency of 2.40 GHz. |
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| Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx Gen 3 | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 |
| 8 | Cores | 6 |
| 8 | Threads | 6 |
| hybrid (big.LITTLE) | Core architecture | hybrid (Prime / big.LITTLE) |
| No | Hyperthreading | No |
| No | Overclocking ? | No |
| 3.00 GHz 4x Kryo 680 Prime |
A-Core | 2.40 GHz 1x Kryo 710 Prime |
| 2.42 GHz 4x Kryo 680 Gold |
B-Core | 2.36 GHz 3x Kryo 710 Gold |
| -- | C-Core | 1.80 GHz 3x Kryo 510 Silver |
NPU AI performanceThe performance values of the processor's AI unit. The isolated NPU performance is specified here, the total AI performance (NPU+CPU+iGPU) can be higher. Processors with support for artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) can process many calculations, especially audio, image and video processing, much faster than classic processors. |
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| Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx Gen 3 | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 |
| Qualcomm AI engine | AI hardware | -- |
| Hexagon | AI specifications | -- |
| -- | NPU + CPU + iGPU | -- |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)The integrated graphics unit of a processor is not only responsible for the pure image output on the system, but can also significantly increase the efficiency of the system with the support of modern video codecs. |
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| Qualcomm Adreno 690 | GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 644 |
| GPU frequency | 0.44 GHz | |
| -- | GPU (Turbo) | 0.44 GHz |
| 6 | GPU Generation | -- |
| 7 nm | Technology | 4 nm |
| 0 | Max. displays | 1 |
| -- | Compute units | -- |
| -- | Shader | -- |
| No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
| No | Frame Generation | No |
| -- | Max. GPU Memory | -- |
| 12.0 | DirectX Version | 12.0 |
Hardware codec supportA photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos. |
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| Qualcomm Adreno 690 | GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 644 |
| Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | Decode / Encode |
| Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | Decode / Encode |
| Decode / Encode | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
| Decode | Codec VP9 | Decode / Encode |
| Decode / Encode | Codec VP8 | Decode / Encode |
| No | Codec AV1 | No |
| Decode | Codec AVC | Decode |
| Decode | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
| Decode / Encode | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeThe Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx Gen 3 supports a maximum of 32 GB of memory in 8 memory channels. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 can connect up to 16 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. |
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| Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx Gen 3 | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 |
| LPDDR4X-4266 | Memory | LPDDR5-6400 |
| 32 GB | Max. Memory | 16 GB |
| 8 (Octa Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
| 68.2 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 102.4 GB/s |
| No | ECC | No |
| -- | L2 Cache | 3.00 MB |
| -- | L3 Cache | -- |
| -- | PCIe version | -- |
| -- | PCIe lanes | -- |
| -- | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe TDP (Thermal Design Power) of a processor specifies the required cooling solution. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx Gen 3 has a TDP of 7 W, that of the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 is 8 W. |
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| Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx Gen 3 | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 |
| 7 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 8 W |
| -- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
| -- | TDP up | -- |
| -- | TDP down | -- |
| -- | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx Gen 3 has a 0.00 MB cache, while the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 cache has a total of 3.00 MB. |
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| Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx Gen 3 | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 |
| 5 nm | Technology | 4 nm |
| Chiplet | Chip design | Chiplet |
| Armv8-A (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | Armv9-A (64 bit) |
| -- | ISA extensions | -- |
| -- | Socket | -- |
| None | Virtualization | None |
| No | AES-NI | No |
| Android, Windows 10 (ARM) | Operating systems | Android, Windows 10 (ARM) |
| Q1/2022 | Release date | Q2/2022 |
| -- | Release price | -- |
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Average performance in benchmarks
⌀ Single core performance in 1 CPU benchmarks
⌀ Multi core performance in 1 CPU benchmarks
Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)
Geekbench 5 is a cross plattform benchmark that heavily uses the systems memory. A fast memory will push the result a lot. The single-core test only uses one CPU core, the amount of cores or hyperthreading ability doesn't count.
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx Gen 3
8C 8T @ 3.00 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1
6C 6T @ 2.40 GHz |
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Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)
Geekbench 5 is a cross plattform benchmark that heavily uses the systems memory. A fast memory will push the result a lot. The multi-core test involves all CPU cores and taks a big advantage of hyperthreading.
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx Gen 3
8C 8T @ 3.00 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1
6C 6T @ 2.40 GHz |
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Cinebench R23 (Single-Core)
Cinebench R23 is the successor of Cinebench R20 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The single-core test only uses one CPU core, the amount of cores or hyperthreading ability doesn't count.
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx Gen 3
8C 8T @ 3.00 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1
6C 6T @ 2.40 GHz |
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Cinebench R23 (Multi-Core)
Cinebench R23 is the successor of Cinebench R20 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The multi-core test involves all CPU cores and taks a big advantage of hyperthreading.
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx Gen 3
8C 8T @ 3.00 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1
6C 6T @ 2.40 GHz |
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AnTuTu 9 Benchmark
The AnTuTu 9 benchmark is very well suited to measuring the performance of a smartphone. AnTuTu 9 is quite heavy on 3D graphics and can now also use the "Metal" graphics interface. In AnTuTu, memory and UX (user experience) are also tested by simulating browser and app usage. AnTuTu version 9 can compare any ARM CPU running on Android or iOS. Devices may not be directly comparable when benchmarked on different operating systems.
In the AnTuTu 9 benchmark, the single-core performance of a processor is only slightly weighted. The rating is made up of the multi-core performance of the processor, the speed of the working memory, and the performance of the internal graphics.
In the AnTuTu 9 benchmark, the single-core performance of a processor is only slightly weighted. The rating is made up of the multi-core performance of the processor, the speed of the working memory, and the performance of the internal graphics.
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx Gen 3
8C 8T @ 3.00 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1
6C 6T @ 2.40 GHz |
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| Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 |
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