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Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1

Manufacturing Process
4nm
CPU Cores
8 cores
Instruction Set
ARMv8.4-A
Memory Type
LPDDR5 (3200MHz)
GPU
Adreno 644
5G Support
1

ℹ️ Basic Information

SOC Name Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1
Brand Qualcomm
Announcement Date 20 May 2022
Class Mid range
Manufacturing Process 4nm
Manufacturing Samsung

⚡ CPU Specifications

CPU Architecture 1x 2.4 GHz – Cortex-A710
3x 2.36 GHz – Cortex-A710
4x 1.8 GHz – Cortex-A510
CPU Cores 8 Core
CPU Frequency 2400MHz
Instruction Set ARMv8.4-A

🧠 Cache & NPU

Cache 4 MB
SLC 2
NPU Hexagon NPU

💾 Memory

Memory Type LPDDR5
Memory Frequency 3200MHz
Memory Bus 2
Max Bandwidth 25.6 Gb/s
Max Memory Size 16

🎮 GPU

GPU Adreno 644
GPU Architecture Adreno 600 series
Pipelines 3 Pipeline
Shading Units 384 Unit
Total Shaders 768 Unit
Vulkan Version Version 1.1
OpenCL Version Version 2.0
DirectX Version Version 12.1

💿 Storage & Display

Storage Type UFS 3.1
Max Display Resolution 2560 x 1600
Max Camera Resolution 200

🎵 Video & Audio

Video Capture 4K @30FPS
Video Playback 4K @30FPS
Video Codecs H.264, H.265, VP9
Audio Codecs AAC, AIFF, CAF, MP3, MP4, WAV

📶 Connectivity

5G Support 1
WiFi Wifi 6
Bluetooth Bluetooth 5.3

🛰️ Navigation Systems

GPS Yes
GLONASS Yes
Beidou Yes
Galileo Yes
QZSS Yes
NAVIC Yes

📊 Benchmark Scores

AnTuTu 10 676,837

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✅ Positive Aspects

1. Well-Balanced Mid-Range Performance

The Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 features an 8-core Kryo CPU (based on Cortex-A710 and Cortex-A510) with a strong mix of efficiency and performance, making it well suited for everyday tasks, productivity, and moderate multitasking. Its 4nm process node ensures good power efficiency and thermal characteristics.

2. Good Graphics and Multimedia Capabilities

With the Adreno 644 GPU and support for Vulkan 1.1, OpenCL 2.0, and DirectX 12.1, the SoC delivers solid graphics performance for mid-range devices. It supports up to 200 MP camera sensors and 4K @30FPS video capture/playback, enabling quality imaging and multimedia experiences.

3. Strong Connectivity and Memory Support

Integrated Snapdragon X62 5G modem provides robust 5G connectivity along with Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.3 support. LPDDR5 memory support at up to 3200 MHz and UFS 3.1 storage enhance overall system responsiveness and data throughput.

❌ Negative Aspects

1. GPU Not Flagship-Level

While the Adreno 644 is capable for casual gaming and multimedia, it does not match the graphics performance of premium chips, leading to limitations in high-end gaming or demanding 3D rendering.

2. Slightly Dated CPU Core Design

The Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 uses Cortex-A710 and Cortex-A510 cores rather than newer Arm architectures (such as Cortex-A720/A520), resulting in comparatively lower performance per watt and efficiency versus newer mid-range SoCs.

Device information for this processor will be available soon. We are working on collecting data about smartphones and tablets that use the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1.