Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c+ Gen 3 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c Gen 2

Comparisons 28-02-2023

Comprehensive testing data of Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c+ Gen 3 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c Gen 2, comparison of graphics processors (GPU). A thorough review of all the technical characteristics, to make it easier to read, is summarized in the table. From the comparison video, you can get the results of joint testing in software tests like Vellamo, 3DMark, PCMark, Geekbench, GFXBench, AnTuTu, PassMark, Quadrant, Neocore, even the gaming performance of CPUs in Minecraft, Asphalt 9, Fortnite, Call of Duty, Madout2, GTA, PUBG etc.
After looking at the data of parallel tests and videos, you already be able to understand which SoCs is better to buy Snapdragon 7c+ Gen 3 or Snapdragon 7c Gen 2.

Summary benchmark results

As a percentage of the maximum value based on a sample from the entire base of all processors
CPU Benchmark
Based on Antutu and Geekbench score

Snapdragon 7c+ Gen 3

29%

Snapdragon 7c Gen 2

17%

Battery life test
Power Consumption efficiency (how quickly the processor reduces the battery charge)

Snapdragon 7c+ Gen 3

80%

Snapdragon 7c Gen 2

77%

Gaming performance
Which CPU is better for gaming

Snapdragon 7c+ Gen 3

27%

Snapdragon 7c Gen 2

15%

Antutu v10, 9

Antutu benchmark separately tests the performance of the CPU, GPU, and memory speed

	Snapdragon 7c+ Gen 3	Snapdragon 7c Gen 2
Total score	403836	238247
CPU	113064	66707
GPU	153464	90523
MEM	64616	38109
UX	72691	42883

GeekBench 6, 5.2

This benchmark shows Multi-threaded and Single-threaded processor performance

	Snapdragon 7c+ Gen 3	Snapdragon 7c Gen 2
Single-Core	905	602
Multi-Core	3076	1815

Comparison of specifications

CPU and Memory

	Snapdragon 7c+ Gen 3	Snapdragon 7c Gen 2
Frequency	2400 MHz	2500 MHz
Cores	8	8
Bit	64	64
Lithography	6 nm	7 nm
Transistors count
Core configuration	4x2.4 GHz Kryo 575 Prime 4x1.5 GHz Kryo 575 Gold	8x2.5 GHz Kryo 468
Power consumption (TDP)	5 W	8 W
Memory type	LPDDR5 (Quad Channel), LPDDR4x	LPDDR4x (Dual Channel)
Max. Memory	16 Gb	12 Gb
Memory Frequency	4666	4266
Memory bandwidth	17	20
Neural Processor (NPU)	Yes	Yes
L1 cache	512 KB
L2 cache	1 MB
L3 cache	2 MB
Instruction set architecture (ISA)	ARMv8.3-A	ARMv8.3-A

In this comparison block, you should pay attention to the differences in clock speed and the number of cores. Here Snapdragon 7c Gen 2 is 4% better than Snapdragon 7c+ Gen 3 in terms of CPU frequency. Also keep in mind that high CPU frequency affects battery life through power consumption.

GPU and Media

GPU	Adreno 640	Adreno 618
GPU Frequency	750 MHz	750 MHz
GFloPS	986	452.14
# of Cores
# of Shader Units	384	256
Display	2520 x 1080 pixels	2560 x 1440 pixels

The frequency of the GPU does not always directly indicate its performance. To fully evaluate all the capabilities of a graphics chip, you should take into account the number of Shader Units and Cores, as well as how many GFlops it has.

Gaming benchmark

Fortnite Mobile	29.8	26.5
PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG Mobile)	45.4	30.6
Garena Free Fire - The Cobra	55.2	55.7
Call of Duty: Mobile	38.6	37.6
Grand Theft Auto V (GTA 5 Mobile)	36.3	23.2
Minecraft: Pocket Edition	56.4	35.6
Real Racing 3	69.4	83.8
Sniper 3D	105.1	72.6
Need for Speed No Limits	66.7	100.1
Mortal Kombat X	63.7	80.2
CSR Racing 2	71.8	67.1

The numbers in this table indicate the maximum FPS that was received on the device with the corresponding processor. Depending on the configuration of the gadget and graphics quality settings (Ultra, Medium, Normal), the results may differ quite significantly. We recommend that you better study the results of the Antutu v10, 9 and GeekBench 6, 5.2 becnmarks.

Cameras

Camera resolution	64 MP	32 MP
Dual Camera resolution	36 MP
Image Signal Processor (ISP)	Qualcomm Spectra 355	Qualcomm Spectra 255
Video Encoding FPS	60	60
Video Encoding resolution	4K (Ultra HD), 2K, FullHD	4K (Ultra HD), 2K, FullHD
Codec support	H.264/AVC, H.265/HEVC	H.264/AVC, H.265/HEVC, VP8, VP9

Networks and Navigation

Modem	Qualcomm Snapdragon X53 Modem-RF System 5G	Qualcomm Snapdragon X15 LTE modem
Download speed	3700 MBit/s.	600 MBit/s.
Upload speed	2900 MBit/s.	300 MBit/s.
Navigation	GPS, Galileo, Glonass, Beidou, QZSS, SBAS	SBAS, Galileo, Beidou, QZSS, GLONASS, NavIC, GPS
NFC support	Yes	No
5G support	Yes	No

Result:
The number of parameters for which Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c+ Gen 3 is better: 30
The number of parameters for which Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c Gen 2 is better: 8
You need to understand that you should not blindly trust the automatic comparison of the table. You can watch video from beginning to end of joint comparison and listen to what people think who really appreciated the capabilities of both chips, as well as read the test results at the links below.

Snapdragon 7c+ Gen 3 SoC - all data

• Devices lists
• Benchmarks
• PUBG mobile
• Fortnite Mobile
• Antutu v10
• 3DMark
• GeekBench 6, 5 mobile

• Snapdragon 7c+ Gen 3 specs and review.

Snapdragon 7c Gen 2 SoC - all data

• Devices lists
• Benchmarks
• PUBG mobile
• Fortnite Mobile
• Antutu v10
• 3DMark
• GeekBench 6, 5 mobile

• Snapdragon 7c Gen 2 specs and review.