The Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 and Snapdragon 710 belong to different processor generations. Their specifications show changes in CPU architecture, graphics, memory, imaging, and network support. These differences affect app performance, gaming, camera processing, and connectivity.
General
Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 and Snapdragon 710 are Qualcomm mid-range mobile platforms launched in different generations. The Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 was announced in September 2023 with a newer architecture, 5G support, and updated memory capabilities. The Snapdragon 710 was introduced in December 2018 for premium mid-range smartphones with 4G connectivity.
| Specification | Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 | Snapdragon 710 |
|---|
| Announced date | September 2023 | December 2018 |
| Class | Mid-range | Mid-range |
| Model number | SM7450 | SDM710 |
| Brand | Qualcomm | Qualcomm |
CPU
The Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 uses newer ARM Cortex-A78 and ARM Cortex-A55 cores with higher clock speeds compared to the Snapdragon 710. It is built on a smaller process node, which helps improve processing efficiency for multitasking, gaming, and daily smartphone usage.
| Specification | Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 | Snapdragon 710 |
|---|
| Architecture | ARM Cortex-A78 and ARM Cortex-A55 | ARM Cortex-A75 and ARM Cortex-A55 |
| Cores | 8 (1x2.4GHz, 3x2.36GHz, 4x1.8GHz) | 8 (2x2.2GHz, 6x1.7GHz) |
| Frequency | Up to 2.4GHz | Up to 2.2GHz |
| Instruction set | ARMv8.4-A | ARMv8.2-A |
| Process | 6nm | 10nm |
| TDP (Sustained Power Limit) | 5 W | 5 W |
| Manufacturing | TSMC | Samsung |
Graphics
The Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 features an Adreno 642L GPU, while the Snapdragon 710 uses Adreno 616 graphics. The Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 offers higher GPU frequency and improved graphics processing capability for gaming, video playback, and visual applications.
| Specification | Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 | Snapdragon 710 |
|---|
| SoC | Adreno | Adreno |
| GPU name | Adreno 642L | Adreno 616 |
| Architecture | Adreno 600 series | Adreno 600 series |
| GPU frequency | 950MHz | 750MHz |
| Execution units | 128 | 128 |
| Shading units | 256 | 128 |
| Total shaders | 128 | 128 |
| FLOPS | 1.3 TFLOPS | 0.7 TFLOPS |
| Vulkan version | 1.1 | 1.1 |
| OpenCL version | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| DirectX version | 12 | 12 |
Memory
The Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 supports LPDDR5 RAM with higher bandwidth and up to 16GB memory capacity. The Snapdragon 710 supports LPDDR4X RAM and up to 8GB memory. These differences affect data handling speed and multitasking performance.
| Specification | Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 | Snapdragon 710 |
|---|
| Memory type | LPDDR5 | LPDDR4X |
| Memory frequency | 2750MHz | 1866MHz |
| Bus | 2x16-bit | 2x16-bit |
| Max bandwidth | 51.2GB/s | 14.9GB/s |
| Max size | 16GB | 8GB |
Multimedia (ISP)
The Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 includes updated image processing capabilities with support for higher camera resolutions and HDR video recording. The Snapdragon 710 supports older camera processing hardware with lower maximum camera resolution and video capabilities.
| Specification | Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 | Snapdragon 710 |
|---|
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 2.1 |
| Max display resolution | 3360 × 1440 pixel | 2560 × 1600 pixel |
| Max camera resolution | 64MP | 32MP |
| Video capture | 4K HDR at 30fps | 4K at 30fps |
| Video playback | 8K at 60fps | 4K at 60fps |
| Video codecs | H.264, H.265, VP9 | H.264, H.265 |
| Audio codecs | AAC, aptX, LDAC | AAC, aptX |
Connectivity and network
The Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 supports 5G connectivity through the Snapdragon X62 5G Modem-RF, while the Snapdragon 710 uses the Snapdragon X15 LTE modem. The newer chipset also supports Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.2 for improved wireless connectivity.
| Specification | Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 | Snapdragon 710 |
|---|
| Modem | Snapdragon X62 5G Modem-RF | Snapdragon X15 LTE Modem |
| 4G support | Yes | Yes |
| 5G support | Yes | No |
| Download speed | Up to 2.5Gbps | Up to 800Mbps |
| Upload speed | Up to 900Mbps | Up to 150Mbps |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.0 |
| Navigation | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo |