Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c+ Gen 3

Comparisons   07-03-2023
   Full comparison data of Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c+ Gen 3, testing of graphics processors (GPU). A careful analysis of all the technical characteristics, to make it easier to read, is summarized in the table. From the video comparison, you can get the results of parallel examination in special testing software like 3DMark, PCMark, PassMark, Quadrant, Neocore, Vellamo, Geekbench, GFXBench, AnTuTu, even the gaming performance of SoCs in PUBG, Minecraft, Fortnite, Madout2, GTA, Asphalt 9, Call of Duty etc.
   After looking at the data of joint tests and videos, you can already make an briefed decision about which CPU is better to buy Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 or Snapdragon 7c+ Gen 3.

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 8 Gen 3

100%

Snapdragon 7c+ Gen 3

29%

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

Snapdragon 8 Gen 3

87%

Snapdragon 7c+ Gen 3

80%

Gaming performance
Which CPU is better for gaming

Snapdragon 8 Gen 3

99%

Snapdragon 7c+ Gen 3

27%

Antutu v10, 9

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

	Snapdragon 8 Gen 3	Snapdragon 7c+ Gen 3
Total score	2166423	403836
CPU	606599	113064
GPU	823250	153464
MEM	346627	64616
UX	389957	72691

GeekBench 6, 5.2

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

	Snapdragon 8 Gen 3	Snapdragon 7c+ Gen 3
Single-Core	2475	905
Multi-Core	7865	3076

Comparison of specifications

CPU and Memory

	Snapdragon 8 Gen 3	Snapdragon 7c+ Gen 3
Frequency	3720 MHz	2400 MHz
Cores	8	8
Bit	64	64
Lithography	3 nm	6 nm
Transistors count	14000 millions
Core configuration	1x3.72 GHz Cortex-X4 4x2.8 GHz Cortex-A715 3x2.2 GHz Cortex-A515	4x2.4 GHz Kryo 575 Prime 4x1.5 GHz Kryo 575 Gold
Power consumption (TDP)	5 W	5 W
Memory type	LPDDR5 (Quad Channel)	LPDDR5 (Quad Channel), LPDDR4x
Max. Memory	64 Gb	16 Gb
Memory Frequency	4266	4666
Memory bandwidth	92	17
Neural Processor (NPU)	Yes	Yes
L1 cache	4 MB	512 KB
L2 cache	8 MB	1 MB
L3 cache	32 MB	2 MB
Instruction set architecture (ISA)	ARMv8.2-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 8 Gen 3 is 35% 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 740	Adreno 640
GPU Frequency	980 MHz	750 MHz
GFloPS	2138	986
# of Cores
# of Shader Units	2048	384
Display	7680 x 4320 pixels	2520 x 1080 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	52.3	29.8
PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG Mobile)	164.5	45.4
Garena Free Fire - The Cobra	98.2	55.2
Call of Duty: Mobile	91.2	38.6
Grand Theft Auto V (GTA 5 Mobile)	140.3	36.3
Minecraft: Pocket Edition	202.1	56.4
Real Racing 3	197.6	69.4
Sniper 3D	216.1	105.1
Need for Speed No Limits	137.3	66.7
Mortal Kombat X	142.8	63.7
CSR Racing 2	118.4	71.8

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	360 MP	64 MP
Dual Camera resolution	240 MP	36 MP
Image Signal Processor (ISP)	Qualcomm Spectra 770	Qualcomm Spectra 355
Video Encoding FPS	120	60
Video Encoding resolution	8K, 4K (Ultra HD), 2K, FullHD	4K (Ultra HD), 2K, FullHD
Codec support	Dolby Vision, H.264/AVC, H.265/HEVC, HDR10+, HLG, HDR10	H.264/AVC, H.265/HEVC

Networks and Navigation

Modem	Qualcomm Snapdragon X75 Modem-RF System 5G	Qualcomm Snapdragon X53 Modem-RF System 5G
Download speed	29000 MBit/s.	3700 MBit/s.
Upload speed	9000 MBit/s.	2900 MBit/s.
Navigation	NavIC enabled, QZSS, SBAS, NavIC, GNSS, Galileo, Dual frequency GNSS, GLONASS, GPS, Beidou	GPS, Galileo, Glonass, Beidou, QZSS, SBAS
NFC support	Yes	Yes
5G support	Yes	Yes

Result:
The number of parameters for which Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 is better: 35
The number of parameters for which Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c+ Gen 3 is better: 4
You need to understand that you should not sightlessly trust the software comparison on the table. It is better to just watch the full video of parallel testing and listen to what those who really appreciated the capabilities of both chipsets think, as well as read the test results at the links below.

Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC - all data

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

• Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 specs and review.

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.