Qualcomm is introducing the Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 today, a new generation of Snapdragon that is said to deliver a nice performance boost in the CPU department, with even bigger improvements in the GPU department. One key feature is support for Wi-Fi 7 with HBS (High Band Simultaneous) Multi-Link, which Qualcomm says marks a first for the Snapdragon 7 Series, while generative AI capabilities have also been noted by marketing.
Highlights, including performance claims:
- Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3, showcases new-in-series on-device generative AI capabilities as well as a 15% boost in CPU performance and a 45% GPU improvement.
- This Mobile Platform is the first in the 7-series to support Wi-Fi 7 with HBS (High Band Simultaneous) Multi-Link for unrivaled connectivity.
- Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 will be initially adopted by key OEMs including OnePlus, realme and SHARP with commercial devices expected to be announced over the coming months.
Infographic with key features:
First Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 devices will be coming from:
- OnePlus
- realme
- SHARP
Qualcomm on the new Snapdragon:
… the Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 Mobile Platform [brings] on-device generative AI into the Snapdragon 7 series.The Mobile Platform supports a wide range of AI models including large language models (LLMs) such as Baichuan-7B, Llama 2, and Gemini Nano. Fueling extraordinary entertainment capabilities, Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 also brings new select Snapdragon Elite Gaming™ features to the 7-series including Game Post Processing Accelerator and Adreno Frame Motion Engine 2, enhancing game effects and upscaling gaming content for desktop-level visuals. Plus, this platform brings top-notch photography features with our industry-leading 18-bit cognitive ISP.
Quotes:
- Chris Patrick (senior vice president and general manager of mobile handsets, Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.)
- “Today, we embark on the latest expansion in the 7-series to create new levels of entertainment for consumers – integrating next-generation technologies for richer experiences.”
- “Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 is packed with support for incredible on-device generative AI features and provides incredible performance and power efficiency, while bringing Wi-Fi 7 to the Snapdragon 7 Series for the first time.”
- Louis Li (President of OnePlus China)
- “We are delighted to announce that OnePlus will be among the first smartphone brands to adopt the groundbreaking Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 Mobile Platform.”
- “”With this powerful platform, we are excited to bring our customers outstanding on-device intelligence, exceptional gaming experiences, and remarkable photography capabilities, among other features.”
- “Stay tuned for the upcoming announcement of our commercial devices, as we continue to push the boundaries of innovation and deliver extraordinary experiences to our users.”