Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 specs (leaked)
The Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 particulars have been shared by tipster Digital Chat Station. The primary little bit of element we study is that the chipset has the mannequin quantity: SM7550. Right here’s the whole lot else the tipster tipped:
- Course of: The Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 is alleged to be constructed on TSMC’s 4nm manufacturing course of, identical to the Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 earlier than it. Now, it isn’t clear whether or not that is going to be an enhanced 4nm just like the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. The explanation Qualcomm isn’t shifting to the 3nm course of might be as a result of Apple has reportedly procured all of the 3nm chips from TSMC for its iPhones and Macs.
- Core construction: Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 will apparently comprise a first-rate core clocked at 2.63GHz, three efficiency cores (maybe Cortex A715) working at 2.4GHz frequency, and 4 effectivity cores at 1.8GHz clock pace.
In the meantime, the Snapdragon 7 Plus Gen 2 has one Cortex-X2 prime core working at 2.91GHz, three Cortex-A710 efficiency cores clocked at 2.49GHz, and 4 Cortex-A510 effectivity cores working at 1.8GHz frequency. So, the max clock pace from the prime core is decrease on the Snapdragon 7 Gen 3.
- Graphics: The GPU in use is reportedly Adreno 720, whereas its precursor had an Adreno 725 GPU.
These specs are nonetheless an improve over the Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 that launched in September this yr. So, Qualcomm may very well be stacking up extra choices within the mid-range phase. One other guess is that this is able to be finished to decrease the price for OEMs.
Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 launch timeline (anticipated)
Based on tipster Yogesh Brar, Qualcomm may announce the Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 within the first quarter of 2024. In his put up on X, Mr Brar additionally says the chipmaker ought to worth the chip higher this time round and that may result in extra demand. Redmi is alleged to be its launch companion and we may see its and different OEM bulletins following the launch.
